MAHEC #73171 Open

Breastfeeding in the Setting of Substance Use and Substance Use Disorder Updates 2024

Breastfeeding in the Setting of Substance Use and Substance Use Disorder Updates 2024

Location

Online Course
MAHEC
Asheville, NC 28803

Dates & Times

Feb 5, 2024 8:00 AM – Feb 4, 2026 11:55 PM

Contact

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Healthcare workers and lactation support professionals often find themselves grappling with a lack of confidence and uncertainty when it comes to counseling pregnant and postpartum persons with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) around breastfeeding decision-making. The presentation will focus on the recently revised Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) Clinical Protocol #21. The presentation will cover ABM's recommendations in the setting of nonprescribed opioids, stimulants, sedative-hypnotics, alcohol, nicotine, and cannabis as well as persons on treatment for SUDs. In addition, practical strategies for implementing unbiased and consistent breastfeeding approaches will be discussed.

The learner should be prepared to commit 2 hours to complete the course, including watching the taped live webinar, reviewing the ABM Protocol and completing the post-test. The learner will have 45 days from the date of registration to complete the course after which the course materials will no longer be available.

This training was taped on January 23, 2024 as part of Hot Topics in Breastfeeding, a lactation education series for local WIC agencies, health departments, hospitals and healthcare professionals offered via Webex once a quarter. Each session focuses on a topic related to lactation management and care of the chest/breastfeeding dyad. Hot Topics in Breastfeeding is funded by and hosted by the Region I WIC LATCH (Lactation Area Training Center for Health) and features guest speakers on various topics related to lactation.

Audience

Healthcare Professionals, Health Department Staff, Nurses, Nutritionists, Advance Practice Providers

Objectives

At the end of this presentation, the learner will be able to:

check Discuss the specific benefits and risks associated with breastfeeding in a substance-exposed birthing person, with a focus on non-prescribed opioids, stimulants, sedative-hypnotics, alcohol, nicotine, and cannabis.
check Apply knowledge of the protocols to develop strategies that recognize the complexity of breastfeeding in persons with SUD and encompass individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, clients, and multidisciplinary care teams.
check Summarize the updated breastfeeding recommendations outlined in the revised protocol from the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, encompassing various substances and SUD treatments.

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Free, but must register to attend. Training is funded through the Region 1 WIC LATCH.

FREE

Speakers

Olivia A. Caron, PharmD, BCACP, CPP
Amy E. Marietta, MD, MPH, FAAFP

Additional Resources

Cancellation Policy

MAHEC has a pay-up-front policy for all CE programs. The only exceptions will be for pre-approved programs where an individual payment plan is appropriate. Registrations received without accompanying payment will not be processed and participants who have not paid the course fee will not be admitted into the program.

Unless otherwise noted in course materials, the following cancellation policy applies to all programs:

  • Cancellations must be in writing (fax, email, or mail).
  • Cancellations received more than two weeks prior to the event will receive 100% refund.
  • Cancellations received between two weeks and five full business days prior to the first day of the event are refunded at 70% of the registration fee subject to a minimum $25 cancellation fee.
  • No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received less than five full business days prior to the event.
  • No vouchers will be issued in lieu of a refund.
  • Transfers/substitute(s) are welcome (please notify us in advance of the program).
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