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2025 March PRA IMG Discussion Board

Welcome to the 2024 September PRA IMG Discussion Board! This is a forum to connect and network with other fellow PRA IMGs. You may browse existing posts below, start a new thread/discussion, or join an existing conversation by replying to a post: To start a new discussion/thread: please scroll to the bottom of the page and […]

Lesson 2: Ductal Narrowing (Plugging)

In this lesson, you will learn to: Recognize why ductal narrowing occurs and how it impacts breastfeeding. Identify appropriate management strategies to support parents experiencing ductal narrowing. Inflammation and narrowing of the milk ducts occurs in response to alveolar distention and congestion of fluids in the glandular tissues.11 This inflammation and narrowing will worsen when […]

Post-Conference Webinar 2

Inter-Partner Violence and Trauma in the Pregnant and Birthing Patient Join Live on ZOOM – Nov 20, 2024 at 7:00pm MT Learning Objectives At the end of this webinar you will be able to: Recognize how to implement a trauma informed approach into your practice. Understand the fetal and obstetrical outcomes that can arise in […]

Lesson 2: Supplementary Feeding

Identify and accurately apply the breastfeeding terms and definitions used for data collection in Alberta. Identify indications for supplementary feeds. Identify how to assist parents as they navigate understanding the health benefits, contextual factors, safety issues, or health risks for different supplementary feeding options. Identify considerations to create supportive and achievable feeding plans. Recognize how […]

Lesson 2: Infant Behaviour Variations

In this lesson, you will learn to: Recognize common infant feeding behaviours that may affect breastfeeding successand thedifferent factors that can influence infant behaviour. Identify appropriate strategies to supportparents when infant behaviours affect breastfeeding. Click on the topic 1 below to start. << Back Next >>

Post-Knowledge Quiz

Congratulations on successfully completing the online modules! Now take this post-course quiz designed as a self-assessment for you after completing the course. 

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1. Introduction

All e-learning courses on the ECME website have a similar structure. Courses are divided into modules and each module has at least one topic. Course Module Topic Topic … Module Topic … You can use the side bar and the buttons at the bottom of each to navigate through a course’s modules and topics. Click […]

Lesson 1: Common Health Concerns

Recognize common health concerns for healthy term infants and how breastfeeding may be impacted. Identify appropriate breastfeeding strategies to prevent and support management of common health concerns for breastfed infants. Click on the topic 1 below to start. << Back Next >>

Lesson 3: Societal Supports for Breastfeeding

Identify how health inequities impact breastfeeding outcomes.  Recognize breastfeeding rights in Alberta. Identify expectations for breastfeeding support in emergency situations. 

References

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 […]