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Sucking Exercises to Manage Sucking Dysfunction
- Speaker: Leslie R. Kowalski , PhD, IBCLC
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- Duration: 90 Mins
- Credits: 1.5 CERP, 1.5 Nursing CEU, 1.5 CME, 0.1 Midwifery CEU
Abstract:
IBCLCs are unique amongst healthcare professionals, working with two patients at once - the parent/infant dyad. In this role we assess, aid and coordinate a wide variety of issues - from parental breast/chest health and milk supply, to infant feeding skills (breast/chest and bottle), as well how the baby’s oral and body structures and motions impact the process of feeding. This presentation will focus on the role of the IBCLC in aiding infant suckling skills. Taking into account supporting the feeding goals of the family as well as aiding the infant’s skills over time - whether it’s learning to feed more efficiently after birth, or resolving feeding dysfunction.
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Apr 28, 2025
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Sucking Exercises to Manage Sucking Dysfunction
IBCLCs are unique amongst healthcare professionals, working with two patients at once - the parent/infant dyad. In this role we assess, aid and coordinate a wide variety of issues - from parental breast/chest health and milk supply, to infant feeding skills (breast/chest and bottle), as well how the baby’s oral and body structures and motions impact the process of feeding. This presentation will focus on the role of the IBCLC in aiding infant suckling skills. Taking into account supporting the feeding goals of the family as well as aiding the infant’s skills over time - whether it’s learning to feed more efficiently after birth, or resolving feeding dysfunction.
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