Interdisciplinary Approach to Complex Feeders in Support of Breast Feeding
Presented by Allison Stamm, MA, CCC-SLP

Course Description
This course was designed to help support clinicians working with babies in support of breastfeeding. It will address development, medical considerations, therapeutic interventions, and a suggested team model to best support both the baby and family.Meet Your Presenter

Accreditation
- This program is offered for .1 ASHA CEUs, (Intermediate Level; Professional Area).

Course Details
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the stages and development of in utero swallowing.
- Name and define the roles of an interdisciplinary feeding/swallowing team.
- Define nipple readiness.
- List three ways that therapists can support breastfeeding.
Time-ordered Agenda
- 0:00 - In utero swallowing
- 0:10 - The interdisciplinary team: PT/OT/SLP/Lactation/Social Work/RN/NNP
- 0:15 - Medical considerations
- 0:20 - Nippling readiness
- 0:30 - Therapeutic considerations/interventions
- 0:40 - How therapists support breastfeeding
- 0:45 - Referrals
- 0:50 - Q/A
- 1:00 - End course + quiz
Instructional Level
Intermediate
Information is geared to practitioners with a general working knowledge of current practice trends and literature related to the subject matter. Focus is on increasing understanding and competent application of the subject matter.
Target Audience
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Instructor Financial Disclosures
- Presenter is being paid by Therapy Insights to prepare and present this course.
Instructor Non-financial Disclosures
- None.
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