The goal of this program is to update nurses’ knowledge about breastfeeding so they can provide research-based breastfeeding support and education to the families for whom they care.  After studying the information presented, you will be able to –

• Discuss normal breast anatomy and physiology
• List the advantages of breastfeeding for term and preterm infants
• Describe the basics of breastfeeding
• List three barriers to breastfeeding
• Discuss how health care professionals can promote breastfeeding
• Relate strategies for dealing with maternal-infant separation, including preterm infants and infants with congenital anomalies
• Identify three alternative feeding methods to breastfeeding
• Identify the relationship between medications and breast milk
• Discuss contraception counseling for breastfeeding mothers