Lactation Education
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding for the first
12 months of life, and to continue as long as desired by mother and baby.
It is commonly accepted that human breastmilk is the preferred source of
infant nutrition. However, in the U.S. we lag behind in meeting national
nutrition goals for initiation and maintenance of breastfeeding for at least
6 months after birth as outlined in Healthy People 2000 and 2010. One strategy
to address these deficits is to strengthen the messages that health care
professionals provide to new mothers.
This education project was a joint effort between the Missouri
Department of Health and Senior Services and the University of Missouri-Columbia
Sinclair School of Nursing to update providers on best practices
related to breastfeeding. Please use the links in the table of contents
below to review current practices of breastfeeding.
Program Objectives: As a result of completing the modules, the participant
will be able to:
- Describe the physiology of human milk production.
- List the critical points of the AAP position guidelines for
breastfeeding, including benefits to mother and infant.
- Identify differences between breastmilk and formula substitute.
- Describe counseling techniques for mothers with breastfeeding
concerns.
- Describe the technique for proper latch on.
- Discuss options for mothers who cannot directly breastfeed
their infants.
- Identify interventions for problem breastfeeding situations.
- Discuss the economic benefits to breastfeeding mothers and infants.
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