Breastfeeding Friendly Practices: Spotlight on the Obstetric Care Setting and Managing Step 3 of the NYS Ten Steps to a Breastfeeding Friendly Practice

Presenters:

Carlos A. Santos, MD, OB/GYN Associates of Western New York
Erika Pelczynski, RN, BSN, IBCLC, OB/GYN Associates of Western New York
Sara Bonam Welge, MS, RDN, CDN, New York State Department of Health

At the conclusion of the presentation, the participants will be able to:

Identify essential aspects of prenatal care and enhancements to the obstetric practice setting that support and promote breastfeeding.
Describe how the NYS Breastfeeding Friendly Practice Designation may be advantageous to obstetrics practices.
Recognize the policies and professional recommendations that support Step 3 of the NYS Ten Steps to a Breastfeeding Friendly Practice.
Describe the impact of infant formula advertising on women’s perceptions of breastfeeding.

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Program Evaluation

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Learning Outcome
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“According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality [2007] breastfeeding has a significant health impact on infants, including reductions in diabetes, SIDS, asthma, hospitalizations, and leukemia. The AHRQ study and other recent studies also point to some significant health outcomes for women, including reducing risk for ovarian and breast cancer, diabetes, heart disease and arthritis. The cost savings for these reduced risks is also significant (Carrothers). Although breastfeeding rates in New York rates are high, 15 states are ahead of New York (CDC 2013 Breastfeeding Report Card). There are many opportunities for health providers to support at crucial decision-making points of mothers, particularly during the prenatal period; studies show that the earlier the mother makes her decision to breastfeed, the more likely it is she will follow through with that decision.”

Objectives/Learner's achievement of each objective
As a result of this educational activity, I am able to:

Identify essential aspects of prenatal care and enhancements to the obstetric practice setting that support and promote breastfeeding. *

Describe how the NYS Breastfeeding Friendly Practice Designation may be advantageous to obstetrics practices. *

Recognize the policies and professional recommendations that support Step 3 of the NYS Ten Steps to a Breastfeeding Friendly Practice. *

Describe the impact of infant formula advertising on women’s perceptions of breastfeeding. *

Presenters

Presenter 1
Carlos A. Santos, MD, OB/GYN Associates of Western New York

Is knowledgeable in content area *

Content is consistent with objectives *

Teaching strategies were appropriate for topic *

Teaching by this presenter was effective *

Presenter 2
Erika Pelczynski, RN, BSN, IBCLC, OB/GYN Associates of Western New York

Is knowledgeable in content area *

Content is consistent with objectives *

Teaching strategies were appropriate for topic *

Teaching by this presenter was effective *

Presenter 3
Sara Bonam Welge, MS, RDN, CDN, New York State Department of Health

Is knowledgeable in content area *

Content is consistent with objectives *

Teaching strategies were appropriate for topic *

Teaching by this presenter was effective *

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