Breastfeeding 101

Contact Hours: 1

Author(s):

Karson Carter BSN, RN, CPN

Course Overview

Breastfeeding is a personal choice and can be confusing for new moms. Nurses can provide unbiased education and resources to new moms to support them in their choice. This course is for nurses that care for new moms or nurses that are interested in learning more about breastfeeding for their personal lives. This course serves to provide information regarding the ins and outs of breastfeeding.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. What are the Benefits of Breastfeeding?
  3. Components of Breastmilk
  4. Common Myths of Breastfeeding
  5. Breastfeeding Holds
  6. Challenges and Complications of Breastfeeding
  7. Are there Contraindications for Breastfeeding?
  8. Pumping and Storing Milk
  9. Weaning
  10. Parent Education Tips
  11. Breastfeeding Resources and Support Groups
  12. Conclusion

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Describe the benefits of breastfeeding for the mother and for the infant.
  2. Compare the different breastfeeding holds.
  3. Identify complications that can be associated with breastfeeding.

Accreditations and Approvals

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  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
  • Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
  • Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
  • Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
  • Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)

Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.

Written For

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirements for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.