Preserving Breastfeeding Through Breastpump Technology and Research
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Description
Description
This program describes how breastpumps can be used to preserve and maintain breastmilk delivery to infants. The evolution of breastpumps, infant suckling, 2-Phase Expression® technology and the research of Dr. Peter E. Hartmann are presented. A discussion of essential components of a quality breastpump is also included. Program participants are able to inspect various breastpumps currently available in the market during a hands-on session.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the value of human milk for the preterm infant.
- List clinical applications when the use of a breastpump would be beneficial.
- Analyze the results of recent breastpump research.
- Identify the essential components of a quality breastpump.
Credit Hours
- Nursing - 3.0 Contact Hours
- Dietitian - 3.0 CPE Credits
Outline
- Anatomy of the Lactating Breast
- Research findings of Dr. Donna Geddes, University of Western Australia
- Physiology of lactation
- Newborn suckling
- Reasons for using a breastpump
- Evolution of breastpumps
- Single phase technology-E. Egnell
-Two phase technology-Dr. P. Hartmann
- Breastpump characteristics-what to look for in a quality breastpump
- Physiologic action
- Suction
- Safety and reliability
- Hygiene
