Breastfeeding Basics for the SLP
Population:
PediatricDiscipline:
SLPDiagnosis:
Feeding and SwallowingReferences:
- Cadwell, K., & Turner-Maffei, C. (2022). Pocket guide for lactation management. Jones & Bartlett Learning.
- Dieterich, C. M., Felice, J. P., O'Sullivan, E., & Rasmussen, K. M. (2013). Breastfeeding and health outcomes for the mother-infant dyad. Pediatric clinics of North America, 60(1), 31–48.
- Fletcher, K., & Ash, B. (2005). The speech-language pathologist and the lactation consultant: the baby’s feeding dream team. The ASHA Leader, 10(2), 8-33.
- Glossary for pregnancy, breastfeeding, and healthcare terminology. Medela. (2020, June 30).
Breastfeeding rates are currently on the rise in the forms of exclusive breastfeeding, breastfeeding, and pumping. This guide will serve as a cheat cheat for some basic information for SLPs that are working with breastfeeding infants. This printable clinical reference is for speech-language pathologists working with pediatric patients, covering Feeding and Swallowing. Print Resource, US Letter, 2 pages. Members can view and print it.
Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:
- How do I support breastfeeding families in feeding therapy?
- What should SLPs know about breastfeeding when assessing infant feeding?
- When should I refer to a lactation consultant during feeding evaluation?
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