Intended Audience: All neonatal nurses
NCC Codes: NNP3, NIC1, LRN2, ELBW7

Objectives: Upon completion, learners will be able to:

Discuss mechanisms of transfer of microbes via the enteromammary pathway between mother and baby.
List barriers to lactogenesis and interventions to improve milk volumes.
Discuss the developing microbiome of the neonatal gut and mother's milk and the description of mother's own milk as an immunologic.

Purpose of this CNE activity: This presentation is an overview of the many health benefits of human milk in the infant diet, both in term and preterm infants. Properties of mother’s milk, changing milk from colostrum to mature milk, the amazing milk microbiome, and the concept of milk as a biologic or immunologic influencer is discussed. Barriers to Lactogenesis II or "the coming in of milk" and strategies to improve volume is explored. Ms. Wood discusses the many facets that can influence both the quality and quantity of milk and the role that the perinatal RN can play in improving outcomes.

Requirements for Completion: The following requirements are necessary for successful completion of this CNE activity.

Access to the internet and the ANN Online Library
Attend and watch 90% of the session
Complete and submit the evaluation for this CNE activity

Accreditation
The Academy of Neonatal Nursing is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Provider, Academy of Neonatal Nursing, approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 6261; and Florida Board of Nursing, Provider #FBN 3218, content code 2505.

Release Date: 9/08/2022
Expiration Date: 9/30/2025

Disclosures:

This CNE activity has been reviewed by the Lead Nurse Planner. It has been determined that the material presented here shows no bias.
The content of this CNE activity has been developed by the planning committee and has been reviewed by the Lead Nurse Planner.
This speaker is a consultant for Medela.

Disclaimer: The Academy of Neonatal Nursing assumes no responsibility or liability for the content presented. Care of the infant should always be individualized and no one source relied upon for information regarding aspects of care. Accredited status does not imply endorsement by ANN, ANA, or the American Nurses Credentialing Center of any commercial products displayed or discussed in conjunction with an educational activity.

Lori Wood MSN, CNS, RNC-NIC, IBCLC

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