Module 2: Improving Breastfeeding – A Public Health Perspective

Pages

• Expanding the Pharmacist's Role in Breastfeeding Support: Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE) Online Tutorial
  • Objectives
  • Module 1: Breastfeeding Background
    • Mammary Gland Anatomy and Physiology
    • Overview of Milk Production
    • What is in Breast Milk?
    • Benefits of Breastfeeding: for Infants
    • Benefits of Breastfeeding: for Mothers
    • Benefits of Breastfeeding: for Society
    • Populations Who Should Not Breastfeed
    • Current Breastfeeding Guidelines
  • Module 2: Improving Breastfeeding - A Public Health Perspective
    • Healthy People 2020 Goals
    • Current Breastfeeding Rates in the United States
    • Surgeon General Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding
  • Module 3: Breastfeeding and Medications
    • Transfer of Drugs into Breast Milk
    • The Influence of Medications on Milk Supply
    • Assessing the Benefits and Risks of Breastfeeding While on Medications
    • Thomas Hale's Lactation Risk Categories
    • Calculating Theoretical and Relative Infant Doses
    • Medications Given During Labor
    • Postpartum Depression and Breastfeeding
    • Family Planning and Breastfeeding
    • Pain Management During Breastfeeding
    • Minimizing Infant Exposure to Medications in Breast Milk
  • Module 4: The Role of the Pharmacist
    • Pharmacists Supporting Breastfeeding Mothers
    • Counseling Mothers on Proper Breastfeeding Practices
    • Offering Solutions to Common Barriers to Breastfeeding
    • Resources for Mothers
    • Resources for Pharmacists
  • CPE Questions
  • MPH Tutorial questions
• Thank You