Common, early and unexpected maternal issues are presented in this course, in addition to an introduction to a wide range of maternal pathological conditions that may impact breastfeeding. Technologies that may assist the dyad to continue breastfeeding are also incorporated into the content.
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 10 completed hours can be used as:
The 10 completed hours can be used as:
- Comprehensive education related to the lactation specific education for the IBLCE® examination eligibility, and/or,
- Continuing Professional Development 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:
- Describe the pathophysiology of early breastfeeding issues
- Review the impact of surgery on breastfeeding and/or lactation
- Explore the impact of birth practices, cancer on breastfeeding and/or lactation
- Describe when to implement lactation aids and techniques
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
2.Breast surgery
4.Maternal anatomical challenges
7.Nipple modifications (e.g., piercings, tattoos)
Pathology
Maternal
1.Abscess
3.Maternal acute disease (e.g., infectious, cardiac, metabolic)
6.Mastitis
7.Milk supply, low or over
9.Nipple pain and trauma
11.Pre-eclampsia / pregnancy induced hypertension
12.Maternal cancer
Pharmacology and Toxicology
4.Medications (e.g., prescriptions, over-the-counter, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, aids to labor and delivery)
7.Galactagogues
8.Gel dressings/nipple creams
9.Herbs and supplements
Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology
2.Birth practices
Techniques
5.Milk expression (e.g., pumping, hand expression, leakage)
Clinical Skills
Equipment and Technology
1.Feeding devices (e.g., tubes at breast, cups, syringes, teats, paladai)
2.Handling and storage of human milk
3.Nipple devices (e.g., shields, everters)
4.Dummies (pacifiers)
5.Pumps
7.Communication technology (e.g., virtual visits, translation or interpretation services, websites)
Education and Communication
2.Anticipatory guidance
3.Care plan development and sharing
Course Profile
Welcome
Recommended Textbooks
Additional Resources
Handbook - Maternal Manifestations
Module 1 - Physical part I
Learning outcomes
Introduction
Painful, traumatised nipples
Breast engorgement, blocked ducts & milk blebs
Quiz - Breast engorgement, blocked ducts & milk blebs
Self Directed Learning activity- Engorgement, nipple pain & mastitis
Quiz - Engorgement, nipple pain & mastitis
Self Directed Learning activity - Perceived or real low supply, hypomastia, hypergalactia
Quiz - Perceived or real low supply, hypomastia, hypergalactia
Self Directed Learning activity - Prelacteal feeds
Quiz - Prelacteal feeds
Self Directed Learning activity - Lactation techniques
Quiz - Lactation techniques
Module 2 - Surgical impact
Learning Outcomes
Introduction
Nipple piercing & tattoos
Quiz - Nipple piercing & tattoo's
Self Directed Learning activity - Anaesthesia and sedation in breastfeeding
Quiz - Anaesthesia and sedation in breastfeeding
Self Directed Learning activity - Breast reduction surgery, augmentation mammoplasty and chest masculinisation mastectomy
Quiz - Breast reduction surgery, augmentation mammoplasty and chest masculinisation mastectomy
Module 3 - Physical part II
Learning Outcomes
Introduction
More nipple pain
Quiz - More nipple pain
Self Directed Learning activity - Birth practices
Quiz - Birth practices
Self Directed Learning activity - Cancer and breastfeeding
Quiz - Cancer and breastfeeding
Self Directed Learning activity - Lactation aids/devices
Quiz - Lactation aids
Holistic quiz