Busting Breastfeeding Myths

Description

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Busting Breastfeeding Myths will dispel some common breastfeeding myths that may be impacting breastfeeding education provided to lactating families. A panel of physicians, lactation consultants, nurses and nutritionists will provide evidence-based research to refute some of the most common breastfeeding myths.

The funding for this breastfeeding training is through the Region 1 Lactation Training Center. The goal of the six North Carolina Regional Lactation Training Centers is to enhance the statewide infrastructure to support breastfeeding. The Regional Lactation Training Centers assure that public health agency staff funded by the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) and other health professionals serving the WIC eligible population have routine and ready access to accurate, standardized, evidence-informed lactation management training and continuing education.

Duration: Two hours
Content: Video (1 hr), PowerPoint, Optional Reading Resources, and Posttest
Availability: Participants will have 30 days from the date of their registration to complete this course. After that date, course materials will no longer be accessible.

This project was made possible thanks to the funding, guidance and support from North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services - Division of Public Health – Women's Health Branch.

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $10,216,885 with 0% financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Additionally, we are grateful for the synergistic efforts of the NC Area Health Education Center.

Target Audience

Healthcare and health department staff in Western North Carolina

Objectives

• The learner will be able to discriminate breastfeeding myth from fact and provide relevant patient education related to the breastfeeding myth.

Faculty

• William L. Chambers, DDS, MS
• Brandi A. Harrison, BS, IBCLC
• Patricia Overcarsh, MD, MPH
• Alyssa L. Roseman, BS, IBCLC
• Kim A. Stillwachs, MD