Supporting Milk Production Beyond the First Six Months
by Emma Pickett, IBCLC
- Duration: 60 Mins
- Credits: 1 CERP, 1 L-CERP, 1 Nurse Contact Hours, 1 CME, 0.1 Midwifery CEU, 1 Dietetic CEU
- Handout: Yes
Abstract:
Parental concerns about milk supply sufficiency are still a very present worry for many beyond 6 months, yet are often overlooked. Families may be struggling with new phases such as changes in sleep, distractibility during feeds, starting solid food, an increase in work outside the home, a return of a menstrual cycle and struggle to manage their breastfeeding alongside these shifts. They may find it harder to access support and information after the early months, particularly in a world where there seems to be a huge range of what is normal in terms of balancing milk volume and solid food intake. This presentation will elucidate how we can support parents to understand the natural shifts in milk production that happen over time and help them to gain confidence about their feeding journeys.Learning Objectives:
1. Describe 2 ways parental confidence continues to be a significant factor in breastfeeding/ chest feeding success beyond 6 months
2. Define 3 key stages where milk production beyond 6 months may be at greater risk, and how those stages can be managed
3. Explain 3 elements of longer-term milk production and how anticipatory guidance can help parents navigate lactation after 6 months
Categories:
Managing Milk Supply,
Presentations:
6 | Hours / CE Credits: 6
| Viewing Time: 4 Weeks
