JHL 37(2) Associations Between Variations in Breast Anatomy and Early Breastfeeding Challenges

Independent Study Module for International Board Certified Lactation Consultants^®

Title: Associations Between Variations in  Breast Anatomy and Early  Breastfeeding Challenges

Author(s): Alison K. Ventura, PhD, CLEC, Brittany Lore, BS, and Olga Mireles, RN, IBCLC

Source: Journal of Human Lactation: 37(2) 2021

After completing this study module, the learner will be able to:

1. Describe variations in breast anatomy that may be associated with risk for early breastfeeding challenges

2. Identify mothers who may benefit from targeted interventions to overcome early breastfeeding challenges due to variations in breast anatomy

3. Identify areas for future research

1 L-CERP and contact hour(s)

IBLCE Category: Clinical Skills; Development & Nutrition

KEY TIPS FOR COMPLETING THIS MODULE:

1. Be sure to read the article more than once.

2. Read key messages and charts within the article.

3. Reference the article as you answer the questions.

4. Pay attention to keywords in the question prompt to help in locating the article section which contains the answer.

5. Reference the learning objectives of the study module in order to answer questions.

You will have two attempts to achieve a passing score of 70% on this module.

Expires: 1 November 2025

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Disclosures: ILCA accepts no commercial support for continuing education activities. The activity planners have no conflicts of interest to declare.

The author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

CERPs: ILCA is an approved provider of Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) with the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE). (CLT-108-7).

ANCC: ILCA is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Approval Number ILCA-P0286. Accepted for BRN credit by the Board of Registered Nursing.