Skills to Support Breastfeeding Through Simulation

Friday, April 28, 2023

3:45 PM – 5:15 PM ET

Location: Convention Center: West Overlook

CE: Live CME: 1.50

Leader(s)

Jennifer Zarit, MD, IBCLC (she/her/hers)

Assistant Professor
UPMC Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Co-Leader(s)

Patricia Staley, MD

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
UPMC, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
sewickley, Pennsylvania, United States
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Kristin Hannibal, MD (she/her/hers)

Clinical Director of Primary Care Center
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
SEWICKLEY, Pennsylvania, United States
Mavis Britwum, DO

Pediatric Resident
UPMC Children's Hospital, United States

Disclosure(s):

Jennifer S. Zarit, MD, IBCLC: No financial relationships to disclose

Patricia Staley, MD: No financial relationships to disclose

Kristin Hannibal, MD: No financial relationships to disclose

Mavis Britwum, DO: No financial relationships to disclose

Workshop

Description: Early breastmilk expression is best achieved by baby feeding at the breast, or by hand expression of milk (as opposed to an electric pump), as shown by Flahermanet al (2012) and Ohyamaet al (2010). Proper hand expression technique takes practice to learn, and a lactation simulation model can provide an opportunity to master this important skill. A small group educational session will be incorporate a lecture with videos, followed by a hands-on learning experience with a high-fidelity Lactation Simulation Model. Practical techniques for proper latch/positioning of baby, as well as pumping will also be discussed.

Learning Objectives:

Explain the process of breastmilk production.
Teach hand expression of breastmilk to new parents with skill and confidence.
Demonstrate ideal latch and positioning of an infant for optimal breastmilk transfer and maternal comfort.