MAHEC #74056 Open

Busting Breastfeeding Myths

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Busting Breastfeeding Myths

Location

Online Course
MAHEC
Asheville, NC 28803

Dates & Times

Jul 22, 2024 1:00 AM – Jul 22, 2026 11:00 PM

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Busting Breastfeeding Myths will dispel some common breastfeeding myths that may be impacting breastfeeding education provided to lactating families by healthcare professionals. A panel of experts—including a physician, a certified nurse midwife, an occupational therapist, and an international board-certified lactation consultant—will provide evidence-based research to refute some of the most common breastfeeding myths. The panel will be looking at myths that are often heard related to breastfeeding and marijuana, medication-assisted treatment, HIV+, the parent's mental health and sleep, and TOTs (tethered oral tissues/tongue tie).

Funding for this training is provided through the Region 1 WIC LATCH (Lactation Area Training Center for Health). The goal of the three North Carolina WIC LATCH Centers is to enhance the statewide infrastructure between local WIC agencies and lactation support and healthcare providers who serve the WIC population to improve the continuity of care through the implementation of coordinated services by developing formal referral systems. The Regional WIC LATCH Centers will help ensure 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, support services and continuing education.

Duration: 1.5 hours
Content: Video, PowerPoint, Optional Reading Resources, and Post test
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.

Audience

Nutritionists, Nurses, Peer Support, Doulas, Social Workers

Objectives

The learner will be able to:

check Discriminate breastfeeding myth from fact and provide relevant patient education related to the breastfeeding myth
check Support a parent on medication assisted treatment to breastfeed their infant
check Discuss with a patient the compatibility of mental health medications with breastfeeding
check Help a family navigate ways to meet the rest and sleep needs of a birthing parent by recruiting partner and family support, while still breastfeeding
check Understand what Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTs) are, and how they are diagnosed and treated
check Describe the impacts of TOTs on breastfeeding and other body systems
check Discuss with a patient the risks associated with using marijuana when breastfeeding
check Provide evidence-based guidance on breastfeeding and HIV to patients
check Support a parent in learning to optimize rest and to recruit partner support to optimize sleep and rest for the birthing parent
check Educate a parent on safe sleep for their infant
check Identify common functional problems caused by TOTs
check Understand about modalities and timelines of treatment of TOTs

Fees

Cancellation Policy

Free but must register to attend

FREE

Available Credits

CEU .200

The Mountain Area Health Education Center designates this entire online continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 0.2 CEUs as established by the National Task Force on the Continuing Education Unit.

Contact Hours 1.500

MAHEC designates this online continuing education activity as meeting the criteria for 1.5 Contact Hours.

Speakers

Brandi A. Harrison, BS, IBCLC
Jill Johnston, OTD
Judi A. Layton, MSN, CNM, PMHNP
Amy E. Marietta, MD, MPH, FAAFP

Sessions

Busting Breastfeeding Myths

7/22 11:00 PM – 11:00 PM

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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