Overcoming Barriers to Breastfeeding
March 17, 2010
Barriers to successful breastfeeding, either perceived or real, exist, must be addressed and overcome so that mothers can fulfill their desire to breastfeed. Nine out of ten women choose to breastfeed, yet far fewer do so successfully. From one hospital's experience, this event will describe the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative's Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, discussing strategies to overcome the barriers to achieving the Baby-Friendly Designation.Many advocates have been frustrated at the lack of breastfeeding on the radar of the Joint Commission. In 2010, the Commission's new Joint Commission Perinatal Core Measures and expanded Healthy People 2020 objectives were created. You will learn how these changes occurred in these organizations, and how to use these new national standards to advocate for stronger support for breastfeeding.
Many newborns become jaundiced, but for some, it can be extremely dangerous. In all cases, breastfeeding needs to be supported and good follow-up is required. We will review the pathophysiology of hyperbilirubinemia along with its risk factors. We will discuss recommended practices for prevention and management of hyperbilirubinemia, in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.
Early and unnecessary supplementation of the newborn undermines a mother's confidence in her breastfeeding ability. Breastfeeding can be interrupted and discouraged by medical personnel during this time. When newborns are monitored using an effective proven screening tool, breastfeeding and any necessary supplementation can co-exist until the breastfeeding dyad is stable.
Featured Speakers: Carol Suchy RN, BSN, IBCLC; Barbara M. Tcheng, MD; Elaine Robertson, IBCLC
Event Date: March 17, 2010
Event times: 9am - 3:30pm
This event will be held at California Hospital Medical Center, Leavy Hall, 1401 S. Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90015
To learn more about this event click on the registration brochure below or go to Upcoming Seminars: http://www.breastfeedingtaskforla.org/events/upcoming.htm.
