Prenatal Colostrum Expression and Collection: A Creative and Empowering Approach to Enhance Breastfeeding Outcomes - Staci Gallman, RN, BSN, IBCLC

Breastfeeding provides immense health benefits for both infants and mothers. It is also acknowledged as a key strategy to improve public health; yet our exclusive breastfeeding rates remain suboptimal. In this webinar, we will discuss prenatal colostrum expression and collection as an intervention that has the potential to enhance breastfeeding outcomes.

Objectives:

• Identify mother/baby dyads who could benefit from prenatal colostrum expression and collection
• Discuss the research as it relates to the safety, efficacy, and outcomes of prenatal colostrum expression and collection
• Describe the impact prenatal colostrum expression and collection can have on exclusive breastfeeding rates
• Understand how to implement prenatal colostrum expression and collection safely into your practice as a professional