Overview / Abstract: |
The purpose of this activity is to educate clinicians across multiple disciplines on how to recognize inadequate breast milk production (also known as “lactation failure”) and the risks it poses to both infants and mothers. While exclusively breastfeeding newborns is the gold standard of infant nutrition, exclusive nursing can pose risks to infants when breastmilk supply is inadequate; moreover, clinical evidence indicates that it is often difficult for both parents and clinicians to detect when breastmilk production is inadequate and/or when newborns are dehydrated due to suboptimal milk intake. Several high-profile cases of accidental infant starvation due to exclusive breastfeeding with low milk supply have recently made national news and may be contributing to increased awareness of clinical nutrition gaps. Accordingly, this educational activity discusses clinical evidence and best practices surrounding successful establishment of long-term breastfeeding, how to recognize when mothers’ milk supply/lactation may be inadequate to meet baby’s needs, and associated nutritional best practices. Maternal risks of lactation challenges (ie, postpartum depression, etc.) and effective nutritional counseling strategies for new mothers and families will also be discussed. |
Expiration |
Dec 22, 2018 |
Discipline(s) |
Dietetics / Dietitian CE, Nurse Practitioner , Nursing CNE, Physician CME, Physician Assistant CME |
Format |
Online, Webinar / Webcast / Video |
Credits / Hours |
.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s); .1 CEU |
Accreditation |
ACCME, IACET |
Presenters / Authors / Faculty |
Sharon Groh-Wargo, PhD, RD, LD |
Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers |
This activity is supported by an educational grant from Abbott Nutrition. |
Keywords / Search Terms |
ACHL Pediatrics, pre-term infant nutrition, nutrition, nurses, physicians, clinicians, diet, infant formula, breastfeeding, lactation failure, low milk supply, inadequate breastmilk, nursing problems, breastfeeding challenges, newborn dehydration, feeding emergency, hypernatremic dehydration, Abbott Nutrition, CME/CE, infant nutrition, Preterm, Human milk, formula, supplemental, postpartum, starvation, guideline, Neonatal Free CE CME |