Breast development begins in utero and continues throughout a woman's life. The microenvironment where breast tissue is located has a complex biological relationship with hormones. The content of this course explores the development of the breast from embryology through pregnancy, lactation, lactational involution and menopause. Anatomy & physiology, growth and development, and influences of hormones are key components of this course.
Course Information
This course is equivalent to 10 hours of learning. The course is one of thirteen (13) courses that make up the Lactation Consultant Examination Preparation (Exam Prep - EP) program. Courses in the Exam Prep program may be studied as an individual course based on your interest or education requirements.
The completed 10 hours can be used as:
The completed 10 hours can be used as:
- Comprehensive education related to the lactation specific content for the IBLCE® examination eligibility.
- Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) for recertifying International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) and/or
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for medical officers, midwives, nurses, and allied health professionals.
*The 10 hours are calculated on completion of the essential course content - Additional Resources materials are supplementary and therefore not included in the 10 hours.
Broad Aims of the Course
The broad aims for this course are:
- Enhance your understanding of the function and structure of the breast through embryology, puberty, pregnancy and lactation.
- Review the influencing factors for growth and development of the breast
- Explore the endocrinology of the breast
Access Time
- Courses are open for 30 days from the time of activation.
- You activate the course when you have the time and motivation to commit to successfully completing the course.
- There is a discount if you purchase all 13 Exam Prep courses together - you can still activate the courses as you are ready.
- Each course will still only be open for 30 days
- Do not activate all 13 courses at once.
- Once you have completed the content within the course you will still have access to content for the duration of the purchased time.
Learning Resources
The course is inbuilt with video presentations, self-directed earning activities and quizzes in each section. There are:
- Downloadable resources
- Links to additional content
- Self-directed learning activities
- Handbook
Development and Nutrition
Maternal
1.Breast development and growth (typical and atypical)
4.Maternal anatomical challenges
6.Nipple structure and variations
Physiology and Endocrinology
Physiology of Lactation
1.Relactation
2.Infertility issues
3.Inducing lactation
Endocrinology
1.Hormonal influence of milk production
Pathology
Maternal
8.Nipple and breast conditions
Pharmacology and Toxicology
7.Galactagogues
Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology
11.Weaning
Techniques
4.Managing supply
Clinical Skills
Education and Communication
6.Emotional support
Course Profile
Welcome
Recommended Readings
Handbook - Mammary Magnificence
Additional Resources
Module 1: Breast Development
Learning Outcomes
Introduction
Breasts & Embryogenesis
Breasts, Puberty & Menopause
Adult Female Breast
Quiz
Self Directed Learning Activity - The Mammary Gland
Quiz - The Mammary Gland
Module 2: Form & Function
Learning Outcomes
Introduction
Secretory differentiation
Secretory activation
Lactation
Quiz
Self Directed Learning Activity - The biology of the first 1000 days
Quiz - The biology of the first 1000 days
Self Directed Learning Activity - Morphological, hormonal, and molecular changes in different tissues during lactation and post-lactation
Quiz - Morphological, hormonal, and molecular changes in different tissues during lactation and post-lactation
Module 3: Breast Adaptations
Learning Outcomes
Introduction
Lactational involution & suppression
Induced lactation & relactation
Breast variations
Quiz
Self Directed Learning Activity - Breast Anomalies
Quiz - Breast Anomalies
Self Directed Learning Activity - Lactational Involution
Quiz - Lactational Involution
Self Directed learning Activity - Induced and Relactation
Quiz - Induced and Relactation
Holistic quiz