Course Aim:

The aim of this course is to discuss topics that didn't easily fit into the more specific courses in the BreastEd series.  These topics are as varied as the effect of lactation on libido and fertility, breastfeeding an adopted baby, breastfeeding with an acute or chronic medical condition, breastfeeding twins or more, or a baby with neurological or oro-motor disabilities, and various other topics.  The effect on the baby, mother or lactation will be discussed and management aims and treatment discussed where indicated.

Learning Objectives:

On successful completion of this course the student will be able to

• Describe the maternal nutritional requirements during lactation  
• Describe the effects of lactation on a woman’s libido and fertility
• Ensure optimal management of breastfeeding despite breast surgery
• Advise women with acute or chronic diseases or infections on the impact on breastmilk and breastfeeding
• Give accurate information to breastfeeding women who are pregnant or want to tandem feed
• Advise a mother how to stimulate a breastmilk supply for an adopted baby
• Contribute to the team management of a woman with postnatal mood disorder
• Advise the mother about all issues related to breastfeeding twins or higher order multiples
• Assist the feeding management of a baby with cleft lip or palate
• Be an important contributing member of the team assisting a mother who has a baby with a neurological deficit

Course Administration:

BE09 Other Factors Affecting the Breastfeeding Dyad is facilitated by an experienced International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.
There is a forum where topical issues may be raised, case studies discussed, questions posed and answered, links to additional information provided, etc.
The course is available as a one month subscription commencing on the day of notification to you of your username and password.
On successful completion your Certificate will be emailed to you in pdf format.

Syllabus

1. Maternal Issues
   1. Nutrition while breastfeeding
   2. Sex and the lactating woman
   3. Contraception
   4. Infectious diseases
   5. Diabetes mellitus
   6. Thyroid conditions
   7. Breast surgery
   8. Pregnant again?
   9. Relactation or adoptive breastfeeding
   10. Postnatal mood disorders
2. Infant Issues
   1. Twins or more
   2. Baby with cleft lip and/or palate
   3. Babies with neurological deficit

Required Reading Materials

All required reading materials available online

A quality, current lactation text is recommended to augment your studies

Assessment

Automatically graded online multiple choice questions

Passing grade is 85%. Unlimited attempts permitted.

A Workbook downloaded from the course is not required to be submitted, but completion will aid learning and provide an excellent resource.

Accreditation

On successful completion of this course you will be awarded:

• 12 L CERPs*
• 12 Contact Hours (ANCC)**

*IBLCE Approval Number: C26309
**Health e-Learning is an approved provider of continuing education by the Virginia Nurses’ Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses’ Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. ANCC Approval 07-01-01

Quality Assurance

Author: Denise Fisher, MMP, BN, IBCLC

Reviewed by subject matter expert: Barbara Ash, MA, IBCLC

Course release date: September 2005.

Next review date: September 2008

Fees and Enrollment

Enrollments are accepted online, or upon receipt of a faxed or mailed enrollment form (number and address on enrollment form). Click HERE now to go to the Enrollment page where you can enroll online or download and print the Enrollment Form