Breastfeeding Dyads In Special Circumstances: Trauma, Opioids, Epidurals, and Post Partum Mood Disorders
Please join us for a day-long webinar featuring Dianne Cassidy.
Dianne Cassidy, BS, MA, IBCLC, CCE, as part of her commitment to education, she also has the benefit of presenting for medical personnel, lactation and birth specialists and parents either at conferences or workshops. She has worked extensively with women who have survived trauma, babies struggling with tongue tie, birth trauma, milk supply issues, attachment, identifying latch problems, returning to work and breastfeeding multiples.
1.5 E-CERPs & 4 L- CERPS
6 Contact Hours
Download Flyer Here
Presentation #1: Breastfeeding and Trauma
Research and case studies have associated how child sexual abuse, intimate partner violence and birth trauma suffered by the mother and the baby can interfere with breastfeeding initiation and duration. 20-25% of women are sexually abused in their lifetime, many as children. Impact from this type of trauma can intensify during pregnancy and lead to breastfeeding difficulties. Increased medical intervention during labor and delivery has led to an upsurge of birth trauma, which can delay or reduce initial breastfeeding. By dissecting some of the research and case studies, this presentation identifies how trauma, either endured by mother, baby, or both, can lead to failure to initiate breastfeeding, latch issues, milk supply problems, painful feeds and early cessation of breastfeeding. Both psychologicaland physiological damage can occur during this delicate post partum period. When these issues are discovered, providers can put support systems in place to assist the new mother in achieving her breastfeeding goals. This presentation will help the provider to detect the sometimes subtle signs of trauma. By using the research and case studies, providers will learn how to best support women who are struggling with the backlash of trauma and abuse. Once trauma has been identified, taking care to problem solve is crucial for initiating and sustaining breastfeeding under difficult circumstances
Presentation #2: Breastfeeding and Epidural Use
Increasing breastfeeding support to women who desire a medicated delivery may help to increase breastfeeding rates overall. Epidural anesthesia during labor and delivery and its possible impact on the breastfeeding dyad has been a controversial topic for many years. Numerous studies have been conducted to conclude whether or not women should accept epidural anesthesia without concern over breastfeeding issues. With epidural use becoming more common, we are left to wonder if women are aware of risks that may be involved. In Westernized countries, roughly 50–70% of birthing womenhave epidurals for pain relief (Cohain, 2010). The purpose of this research is to examine and identify potential issues associated with epidural anesthesia and how it may impede breastfeeding initiation and duration. This presentation will help the provider to become more aware of the possible negative effects that may prevail when epidural use duringlabor and delivery is promoted as safe for both mother and baby. It is the ethical responsibility of providers who are working with laboring women to be aware of the impact a medicalized delivery may have on the mother/baby dyad. Women should have the opportunity to make an informed decision about their medical care. It is the responsibility of providers who are working with new mothers and babies to recognize when breastfeeding is affected by medical intervention and are able to offer proper support.
Presentation #3: PostPartum Mood Disorders and Breastfeeding
Postpartum mood disorders adversely affect not only the health of the mother, but also the relationship with her partner, interaction with her newborn and infant growth (Yusuff, Tang, Binns, Lee, 2015). There are several predictors that can help determine if a woman is at risk for postpartum mood disorders, including mental health history, social status, and labor and delivery. Researchers have found that when more medical interventions were used during labor, the higher the depressive symptoms for the mother. This presentation will aid personnel working with new families to be aware of the signs and syptoms of postpartum mood disorders and how to preserve the breastfeeding relationship.
Presentation #4: Opioid Addiction
Opioid addiction is a growing problem around the world. What happens when a woman who is struggling with addiction or who is recovering from addiction becomes pregnant? Is breastfeeding safe? We will look at the most recent research surrounding breastfeeding and opioid addiction, and examine a case study of a mother/baby dyad who had this experience.
Cancellation Policy
Credit for future seminars is available under special circumstances until one week prior to event. In the case of extenuating curcumstances should a refund be required, a 3% fee will be deducted.
Payment Policy
Payment must be made during the time of online registration using a credit or debit card. If you need to make alternate payment arrangements such as a company check to be mailed to BreastfeedLA, you MUST select the ticket option of "General Registration by Check." No Early Bird registration rates will apply to payments by check. This policy is in effect as of Aug 1, 2017.
Continuing Education Credits (offered at no additional charge)
RN: BreastfeedLA is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing. This course offers 6 contact hours of continuing education. BreastfeedLA’s provider number is CEP 16435. Licensee must maintain certificate for a period of four years.
IBCLC: BreastfeedLA is an approved Long-Term Provider by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners #CLT113-36. 1.5 E Certps & 4 L-CERPs will be awarded.
RDs & OTs: Maintain a copy of the agenda and certificate for CPEs for Professional Development Portfolio.