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Comprehensive Care for Six Newborn Challenges: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Support Lecture Pack
There are numerous issues that may present themselves in the newborn period, and whether it's dealing with an unsettled baby, a baby with symptoms of cardiac issues, or something in between, it requires expertise to assess and treat the concern while supporting and educating distressed parents. Being able to provide comprehensive care for newborn challenges requires a strong knowledge of the latest research and thoughts on best practice.
Join our expert speakers to learn more about how to recognize, manage and provide support for concerns that can present themselves during the early weeks of life. Advance your knowledge of how to provide holistic care for a distressed baby, and how to help families overcome breastfeeding challenges and learn more about the latest on managing complications such as tongue-tie, newborn hypoglycemia, jaundice and congenital heart disease.
This lecture package was originally offered as part of the GOLD Midwifery Online Conference 2024.
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Carol Smyth is an IBCLC and Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist working in both Primary Care and in private practice in Northern Ireland. With a background in psychology she is driven by a passion to promote attachment based and trauma informed care to families and babies. She is the author of the Why Infant Reflux Matters book, both an HCP education resource and a self-help book for families worried about their baby’s reflux and unsettled behaviours. When working with parents she aims to increase understanding of normal (often misunderstood) baby behaviours and to explain why these are often different from what we expect. This understanding helps to lower parental anxiety and promotes attachment strategies proven to reduce crying.
Topic: What Does Breastfeeding Mean for Fertility? - [View Abstract]
1) Explain the normal distress curve in babies, and why some babies cry more than others
2) List 3 ways crying affects a parent or caregiver's mental health and how mental health affects crying
3) Describe at least 2 research- and evidence-based interventions shown to reduce crying
Unsettled behaviour in the early weeks and months of a baby's life is a common reason for presentation to a healthcare provider. Parents have worries about reflux, allergies, colic and pain. The distress and worry can also be associated with mental health difficulties in the caregiver(s), such as anxiety and depression.
Parents often eliminate foods or trial medications without clear indications due to their perception of their baby's pain and distress. Managing the healthy but unsettled baby involves taking a holistic view of unsettled behaviours shaped by an understanding of neurodevelopment, family dynamics and caregiving practices, and evidence-based interventions. This presentation will review the research on neurodevelopment and the distress curve, reasons for crying, and what we know about how to reduce distress.
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Sarah is a Registered General Nurse, Health Visitor, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Tongue-tie Practitioner with a busy private practice based in Cambridgeshire, UK. Sarah is a founder member and former Chair of The Association of Tongue-tie Practitioners and has written a book for parents and professionals, ‘Why Tongue-tie Matters’. Sarah lectures nationally and internationally on infant feeding and tongue-tie.
Topic: COVID-19 and Implications for Tongue-Tie Division in Infants - [View Abstract]
Topic: Is This a Tongue-Tie: How Do We Decide? - [View Abstract]
Topic: The Elephant In The Room - Bleeding Post Tongue-Tie Division - [View Abstract]
1) Describe 2 ways in which tongue-ties impact infant feeding
2) List 2 examples of different tools available for assessing tongue-tie in infants
3) Explain 2 types of procedures used for treating tongue-tie in infants and the risks and benefits of each
This presentation will explore how tongue-tie impacts feeding in infants. Learn more about what we know about tongue function in relation to infant feeding and how this informs our assessment of babies who are having difficulty with feeding.
The various tools available to assess for tongue-tie in infancy will be explained, highlighting the key functional deficits to observe for. The rationale for treatment in infants, the procedures used to treat tongue-tie in babies, and the potential complications arising from treatment and treatment efficacy will be discussed.
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Consultant neonatal pediatrician with special interest in neonatal nutrition, probiotics, gut-brain-microbiota axis and long-term neurodevelopment. Dr Jape leads the high-risk neonatal follow-up program for her tertiary referral institute. Currently the chair for the Perinatal Society of Australia and New Zealand long-term outcomes sub-committee. Dr Jape is Clinical Associate Professor at the School of Medicine, University of Western Australia. Dr Jape is reviewer for national and international medical journals.
Topic: Critical Congenital Heart Disease: A Guide to Screening & Management - [View Abstract]
Topic: Gut-Microbiota-Brain Axis in Neonates and Infants - [View Abstract]
1) List 2 key findings that are indications for screening for critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) in the fetal and neonatal period.
2) Describe available screening methods for diagnosing CCHD in the fetus or newborn.
3) Explain the differential diagnosis and management of CCHD in the fetus or newborn.
Critical congenital heart defects (CCHDs) are serious malformations that are an important cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity. The clinical presentations of CCHD are shock, cyanosis, or respiratory distress, which may be similar to that of other neonatal conditions.
Failure to diagnose these conditions early on after birth may result in acute cardiovascular collapse and death. Simple screening methods have been found to be efficient in distinguishing newborns with CCHD and other hypoxemic illnesses, which may otherwise be potentially life-threatening. Risk factors, symptoms, screening methodologies and indications, and proper management strategies will be discussed.
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Topic: How Low Is Too Low? Managing Newborn Hypoglycemia - [View Abstract]
1) Describe the infant body's normal pathways for blood sugar regulation
2) List 2 sub-groups of newborns who are at greatest risk for hypoglycemia
3) Explain 2 protocols for monitoring blood sugars and treating hypoglycemia in the newborn period
This lecture will describe the normal physiology of infant blood sugar regulation before diving into a detailed conversation about neonatal hypoglycemia. We will explore risk factors for hypoglycemia as well as observation, management and treatment protocols for infants experiencing symptomatic and asymptomatic low blood sugars in the newborn period.
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Dianne is an IBCLC, podcaster, author, lactation education manager and has been working with families since 2008. In 2010, Dianne completed her Advanced Lactation Certification and BS In Maternal Child Health/Lactation. In 2013, she completed her MA in Health and Wellness/Lactation. Dianne has worked with thousands of families throughout the years in all areas of their breast/chest feeding journey. Dianne’s skillset has been informed by her broad experiences in WIC, in a hospital setting, in a busy pediatric office, a primary care office, telehealth, and private practice. From the prenatal period through weaning (whenever that may be), she has been a valued source of support and knowledge for families worldwide. Dianne teaches using her real-life experiences and case studies, which sets her apart in the lactation field providing a personalized and realistic experience for her audiences. Dianne’s evolution began as a clinical, patient-centered lactation consultant to a public speaker and educator, where she really shines. Her energy is contagious, and is felt by families, lactation consultants and birth workers alike.
Topic: Epidural Anesthesia and its Impact on Breastfeeding Initiation and Duration - [View Abstract]
Topic: Out of the Blue: Post-Partum Mood Disorders and Breastfeeding - [View Abstract]
Topic: Paying it Forward, Support for the Breastfeeding Mother and Baby - [View Abstract]
Topic: Traumic Life Experiences and how they Affect the Breastfeeding Mother - [View Abstract]
Topic: Unlocking the Power of Proper Latching: Overcoming Challenges and Maximizing Breastfeeding Success - [View Abstract]
1) Identify 3 reasons why a baby may not latch to the breast/chest
2) Explain 3 ways to help a baby who is not latching
3) List 3 ways to support new parents who are having latch issues
Latch problems are common among new breast/chestfeeding parents. Research has identified that latch issues are one of the biggest barriers to breast/chestfeeding success, along with painful, sore nipples. Not surprisingly, latch issues, including babies who are not latching at all, may lead to early breastfeeding cessation without professional help.
Parents who are struggling with latch may also have perceived low milk supply and decreased bonding with their baby. By investigating reasons illustrated through a series of case studies, attendees will be able to identify how to help these families. Attendees will come away with solid assessment and intervention tools designed to help struggling dyads turn latch challenges into successful breast/chestfeeding.
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MBBS from Mysore Medical College Research Institute,Mysore , India1985-1990
DNB (Pediatrics) from Fr Muller Medical College, Mangalore, India 1994-1997
Advanced Training Program in Neonatal Intensive Care at Manipal Hospital Bengaluru, India
2014-2015
BPNI-IYCF 2017
IBCLC-2018
Certified infant massage instructor from IAIM 2020
Work experience:
In private pediatric practice from 1998-2014.
After NICU fellowship, worked at different hospitals in Bengaluru, India as a consultant pediatrician.
With over 2 decades of pediatric practice, neonatology training and an IBCLC qualification, i like to think that i am a baby friendly+breastfeeding friendly pediatrician in private practice in Bengaluru
My special interest is to help mothers and babies with their breastfeeding journeys, and i constantly update myself with current learning in the field.
Topic: Form and Function: Looking for Clues in Babies with Structural Issues Affecting Breastfeeding - [View Abstract]
1) List the causes and types of neonatal jaundice
2) Explain the short and long term consequences of untreated hyperbilirubinemia
3) Describe how to assess for jaundice
4) Explain treatment options and follow up for the jaundiced newborn
Jaundice is an important problem in the first week of life. It is a cause of concern for the midwife and a source of anxiety for the parents. Jaundice is the most common morbidity in the neonatal period with nearly 60% of term newborn becoming visibly jaundiced in the first week of life. Preterm babies are at greater risk. While in most cases, it is benign and no intervention is required, approximately 5-10 % of newborns have clinically significant hyper-bilirubinemia mandating the use of phototherapy .
Neonates who are exclusively breastfeeding have a different pattern and degree of jaundice as compared to artificially fed babies. Because high bilirubin levels may be toxic to the developing central nervous system and may cause neurological impairment even in term newborns, it is important to know how to determine if a baby is significantly jaundiced, risk factors involved and when treatment is indicated.
Accreditation
Midwifery CEUs - MEAC / NARM Contact Hours
This program is accredited through the Midwifery Education & Accreditation Council (MEAC) for 6 Contact Hours (0.6 MEAC CEUs).
It is also recognized by the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) for 6 CEUs/Contact Hours. Please note that 0.1 MEAC CEU is equivalent to 1.0 NARM CEU/Contact Hour.
This program is applicable towards your NARM Midwifery Bridge Certificate.
Category 2: 5 CEUs
ACNM CEs
This program is approved for 6 Contact Hours (CEs) by the American College of Nurse-Midwives. This credit is applicable to Nurse-Midwives, Certified Midwives, Registered Nurses and may be accepted by other certifying bodies.
ACM CPD Hours
This is an Australian College of Midwives CPD Endorsed Activity. This program is approved for 6 ACM CPD Endorsed Hours.
CERPs - Continuing Education Recognition Points
Applicable to IBCLC Lactation Consultants, Certified Lactation Consultants (CLCs), CBEs, CLE, Doulas & Birth Educators. GOLD Conferences has been designated as a Long Term Provider of CERPs by IBLCE--Approval #CLT114-07. This program is approved for 6 CERPs (4 R-CERPs & 2 L-CERPs).
Tags / Categories
(IBCLC) Development and Nutrition, (IBCLC) Infant, (IBCLC) Infant, (IBCLC) Pathology, (IBCLC) Physiology and Endocrinology, (IBCLC) Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology, (IBCLC) Techniques, Breastfeeding Support, Crying, Colic, Fussy Baby, Jaundice, Newborn Assessment
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