Presentation Information

Supporting Milk Production Beyond the First Six Months

• Speaker: Emma Pickett , IBCLC
• Presentation Type:
• Duration: 60 Mins
• Credits: 1 CERP, 1 Nursing CEU, 1 CME, 0.1 Midwifery CEU, 1 Dietetic CEU

Abstract:

Parental concerns about milk supply sufficiency are still a very present worry for many beyond 6 months, yet are often overlooked. Families may be struggling with new phases such as changes in sleep, distractibility during feeds, starting solid food, an increase in work outside the home, a return of a menstrual cycle and struggle to manage their breastfeeding alongside these shifts. They may find it harder to access support and information after the early months, particularly in a world where there seems to be a huge range of what is normal in terms of balancing milk volume and solid food intake. This presentation will elucidate how we can support parents to understand the natural shifts in milk production that happen over time and help them to gain confidence about their feeding journeys.