Supporting and Promoting Breastfeeding, Chestfeeding and Lactation in Hospital/Birthing Settings Part 1
Presenters:
Paula K. Schreck, MD, IBCLC, FABM, Chief of Clinical Strategy - Coffective, Medical Director - Breastfeeding Support Services, Ascension St. John Hospital, Detroit, Michigan
At the conclusion of the presentation, the participants will be able to:
Describe the benefits of exclusive human milk feeding for infants and the birth parent.
Summarize the Ten Steps for Successful Breastfeeding.
Explain evidence-based strategies in hospital/birthing centers to successfully support the establishment and maintenance of breastfeeding/chestfeeding.
List contraindications/precautions to breastfeeding/chestfeeding, including HIV, opioids, cannabis and medications.