Timing Matters: Early Lactation Support in NICU and High-Risk Newborns

Timing Matters: Early Lactation Support in NICU and High-Risk Newborns is organized by The University of Chicago and will be held on Apr 14, 2027.

Description:
Discover practical, evidence-based strategies to improve lactation outcomes for NICU and other high-risk infants. Through expert instruction and real-world clinical guidance, you'll learn how early milk production influences long-term outcomes, identify common barriers to successful lactation, and gain practical techniques to support families during this critical period. Leave with actionable strategies you can immediately incorporate into your practice to improve breastfeeding outcomes and provide the best possible start for vulnerable newborns.

Learning Objectives:
After this activity, participants will be able to:

• Describe the physiological processes that regulate early lactation and the effects of delayed breast stimulation.
• Explain how initiation of milk expression within the first hours after birth influences long-term milk production in mothers of NICU and high-risk infants.
• Identify barriers to successful lactation in NICU and high-risk populations.
• Outline evidence-based techniques for early milk expression and pump use.
• Apply strategies to educate and support families in establishing and maintaining lactation.
• Select appropriate interventions or resources when additional lactation support is needed.