Hailey Auve E-Portfolio - MDWF 2035: Complications of Human Lactation

Course Purpose and Overview

This course aims to provide understanding of and tools for management of common complications of lactation, including counseling skills and techniques, creation of practice documents, reflective practice, and appropriate use of consultation and referral. Case studies are utilized to demonstrate the application of clinical judgment and management within the scope of practice of the Certified Professional Midwife.

Midwives College of Utah. (2022). MDWF 2035:Comlications of Lactation. Midwives College of Utah Midwifing Midwives, 3-4. https://midwifery.instructure.com/courses/3466/files/748729?wrap=1

Specific Learning Objectives

1. Provide client education using a shared decision-making model

2. Understand and identify components of the physiologic process of lactation

3. Is familiar with common complications of lactation

a. Slow weight gain

b. Tethered oral ties

c. Low milk supply

d. Breast surgery

e. Infections and illness affecting lactation

f. Conditions of the infant affecting lactation

4. Understand common lactation interventions

a. Galactagogues

b. Supplemental feeding

c. Pharmacological treatment

d. Complementary measures

5. Understand effective counseling techniques

6. Supports the physiologic establishment of lactation

7. Understand indications for lactation consultation and referral

8. Provides evidence-based client education

9. Understand importance of interprofessional collaboration

Midwives College of Utah. (2022). MDWF 2035:Comlications of Lactation. Midwives College of Utah Midwifing Midwives, 3-4. https://midwifery.instructure.com/courses/3466/files/748729?wrap=1

Breastfeeding Successful Vs. Struggling Client Handout- https://www.canva.com/design/DAFqo0R4DFY/VVv7siAYpBMI8K2PnFD_7g/edit?utm_content=DAFqo0R4DFY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

Low Milk Supply Practice Guideline- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h_rObeZUAuSpViozrqBrHFoW0pjRD8NPospAEvgPcGI/edit?usp=sharing

Mastitis and Abscess Practice Guideline-https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Sm9yfqzyAnnkp83beCU4sV4KtBMrUTUf1AMLiygsjOg/edit?usp=sharing

Candida and Thrush Practice Guideline- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ci-_pTN4NkxumvHY8y3OOui2NPv0NJkR/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101523655556251464436&rtpof=true&sd=true

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