In this lesson, you will learn to: Recognize why postpartum engorgement occurs and how it impacts breastfeeding. Identify appropriate prevention and management strategies to support parents experiencing postpartum engorgement. Describe reverse pressure softening and manual lymphatic drainage techniques. Breast engorgement in the postpartum period is caused by 1) accumulation of breastmilk, 2) vascular congestion, and […]
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Wambach K, Spencer B. Breastfeeding and Human Lactation. 6th ed. Burlington: Jones & Bartlett Learning; 2021. Walker M. Breastfeeding Management for the Clinician: Using the Evidence. 5th ed. Burlington: Jones & Bartlett Learning; 2023. Mohrbacher N. Breastfeeding Answers: A guide for helping families. 2nd ed. Arlington Heights: Nancy Mohrbacher Solutions, Inc.; 2020. Colson S, Meek […]
Breastfeeding is a dynamic process that involves a series of feeding behaviours and interactions between the breastfeeding parent and infant.1 These feeding behaviours and interactions can be defined, assessed and measured to help determine breastfeeding effectiveness.1 The following practice support resource will be available to reference as you apply your breastfeeding assessment skills throughout the […]
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Mastitis is defined as inflammation of the breast tissue that may or may not be associated with an infection.11 Previously it was thought that mastitis was primarily caused by milk stasis (restricted milk flow), but we now understand there are several factors that contribute to mastitis, including disruption of the breast microbiome and hyperlactation.11 […]
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Knowledge Check: It’s time to put your skills to the test with an interactive quiz! Your task is to find the error on each completed lab req. Just click on the spot where you think there is an error. https://vimeo.com/908792366?share=copy Knowledge Check: Your task is to match the lab comments below to the case […]
Watch Live on ZOOM – Mar 12, 2025 at ___pm MT In this module/webinar you will learn to: PLEASE NOTE: Post-Conference Webinar 3 recording will be posted here once available (within 1 week of webinar date). Speaker Bios Speaker name and credentials Speaker bio Additional Information Speaker Disclosures Faculty Credentials Disclosure Affiliation […]
Introduction “I’m worried my baby is not getting enough milk.” As a health care provider (HCP), you may frequently hear this concern from breastfeeding parents. HCPs play an important role in assessing if milk transfer is adequate, providing reassurance if it is adequate, and offering strategies if it is not. The reasons for growth concerns […]
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In this lesson, you will learn to: Identify key considerations for breastfeeding multiples. Introduction A little over 3% of births in Alberta are multiples – twins, triplets, or more.94 Breastfeeding more than one newborn can be challenging for parents and can be even more challenging depending on the medical status of the parent and infants […]
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Knowledge Check: In general, the CCS dyslipidemia guidelines recommend CVD screening for patients 40-75, every five years. However, there are certain conditions that increase a patient’s risk, and you may want to start screening prior to age 40, and/or more frequently in these patients. For each of the situations below, choose Yes or No to […]