Research estimates that if 90 percent of children in the US
breastfed exclusively for six months, more than 3,300 lives
and $13 billion could be saved each year

Extensive research has shown that breastfeeding improves the health of children, parents, the community and the environment. All major medical organizations promote breastfeeding for optimal child health and development and recommend breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months, while supporting continued breastfeeding for two years or longer. Yet, significant barriers and disparities exist.

The purpose of this online ECHO series is to provide information and skills on breastfeeding management pertinent to the role of health care providers, while also meeting the competency requirements of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (www.babyfriendlyusa.org/about/). The curriculum for this eight-part series was derived from up-to-date research evidence in order to allow health care providers to receive self-paced, advanced lactation training with a goal of improving breastfeeding support and the overall health and well-being of families. 

ECHO On-Demand:

Breastfeeding for Providers

Audience:
Health care providers including physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives and others providing direct care to pregnant, birthing and postpartum individuals and their children in the hospital or clinic setting

Schedule:
Eight online modules viewed at your schedule and pace

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Stand-alone Module:
A stand-alone, supplemental module is also available to assist providers and hospital staff in preparing for Baby-Friendly USA’s designation site assessment.

CME:
The AAFP has reviewed this series and deemed it acceptable for AAFP credit. The term of approval is 7/31/2023 to 7/30/2024. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Participants can expect to earn 3.5 hours of CME credit upon completion of all eight modules and course evaluation. A certificate of completion will be emailed upon submission of the evaluation.

In Partnership With:
This series is brought to you by ECHO Colorado and the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE). It was funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s State Physical Activity and Nutrition grant program. The training provided in this series is supported by and aligns with the Colorado Breastfeeding Coalition, the Colorado WIC Program and Baby-Friendly USA.

  • ECHO SESSION 1

    Series Overview

  • ECHO SESSION 2

    Policies and Practices Affecting Breastfeeding

  • ECHO SESSION 3

    Breastfeeding Basics and the WHO Code

  • ECHO SESSION 4

    Breastfeeding Basics and the WHO Code

  • ECHO SESSION 5

    Alternative Feeding Methods and Safe Supplementation

  • ECHO SESSION 6

    Infant Conditions Affecting Breastfeeding

  • ECHO SESSION 7

    Maternal Conditions Affecting Lactation and Medications

  • ECHO SESSION 8

    Solving Breastfeeding Problems

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