Recommended For:

New graduate registered nurses, New-to-L&D or Postpartum, or those RNs transitioning into the specialty area of obstetric nursing! Excellent knowledge building and a great addition to your resume to get you a step ahead!

Breastfeeding and Newborn Nutrition: On-Demand Discussion (1 hr, 15 min) Worth 1.5 Continuing Education Contact Hours

A dynamic discussion of the ideal nutrition for a newborn, along with the maternal and infant benefits of breastfeeding. We'll dive into the physiologic concepts of lactation and lactogenesis, providing for inclusivity and focusing on patient education. Key concepts such as feeding readiness, breastfeeding positions, a proper latch, and various nursing interventions will be outlined. We'll discuss important hospital initiatives such as the "Baby Friendly" steps, and take a look at safe versus harmful practices during breastfeeding. Common concerns and complications during breastfeeding will be highlighted along with related nursing assessment and intervention to set your patient, newborn, and family up for breastfeeding success.

CE provider approved by the CA Board of Registered Nursing.

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Summary:


Type of Course: On-Demand
Duration: 1 hours, 15 minutes
Continuing Education Contact Hours:
 1.5
Must complete course in its entirety to receive contact hours.
Completion Window:
 You have 72 hours from your purchase time to complete the course.
Course Details:
 A dynamic discussion of the ideal nutrition for a newborn, along with the maternal and infant benefits of breastfeeding. We'll dive into the physiologic concepts of lactation and lactogenesis, providing for inclusivity and focusing on patient education. Key concepts such as feeding readiness, breastfeeding positions, a proper latch, and various nursing interventions will be outlined. We'll discuss important hospital initiatives such as the "Baby Friendly" steps, and take a look at safe versus harmful practices during breastfeeding. Common concerns and complications during breastfeeding will be highlighted along with related nursing assessment and intervention to set your patient, newborn, and family up for breastfeeding success.
Recommended For:
 New graduate registered nurses, New-to-L&D or PP, or those RNs transitioning to the specialty area of obstetric nursing! Excellent knowledge building and a great addition to your resume to get you a step ahead!
Cancellations: 10% admin and banking fee for cancellation. Balance of refund will be reimbursed within 6-10 days of cancellation.

Your Course Instructor

SCCEd Founder & Lead Instructor

Kristi Eichhorn MSN, WHNP-BC, CNM, CEP, RNC-OB, C-EFM

• Over 23 years of experience as a nurse, provider, and educator in perinatal and L&D settings
• Extensive leadership and mentoring of nurses, from academia to in-patient departments
• Board Certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife
• CA Board of Registered Nursing Continuing Education Provider
• Maternal Newborn Nursing Care (MNNC) Course Director
• AWHONN Intermediate and Advanced Fetal Monitoring Designated Instructor
• NCC Certified: Inpatient Obstetrics and Electronic Fetal Monitoring
• Adjunct Nursing Professor
• Mom of twins and former high risk obstetric patient!

Kristi has a unique perspective as a patient, nurse, provider, and educator to provide a comprehensive and full-circle approach in her education style. As the founder of SCCEd, she is committed to your experience in enhancing your professional goals and finding your own passion along the way.