Care for the Lactating Body

In Part One of this course, massage therapist Chelsey Swan explains the benefits of breast massage, and demonstrates a simple and effective self-massage technique that you in turn can teach to your clients. 

Upon completion of Part One, the learner will be able to:

• Demonstrate the 5 techniques in the PHAST method of self-breast massage.
• Describe the importance of using gender-inclusive terminology in our perinatal practices.
• Explain the benefits of massage to breast tissue with regard to lactation and the perinatal period.
• List the contraindications to breast massage.
• Describe the basic anatomical structures and physiological processes in breast tissue.
• Describe how to use massage as a complimentary therapy for engorgement, clogged ducts/mastitis, and milk production.
• Dispel 5 common myths about perinatal massage.

In Part Two, certified nurse midwife and lactation consultant Christina Chamberlain explores persistent plugged ducts, and several treatment approaches, including a revolutionary new option.

Upon completion of Part One, the learner will be able to:

• List common causes of plugged ducts.
• Demonstrate knowledge of treatments to resolve and strategies to prevent plugged ducts.
• Recognize signs and symptoms of bleb or milk blisters.
• Achieve knowledge of the clinical protocol for the use of therapeutic ultrasound in the treatment of plugged ducts.
• Gain a general knowledge of ICD-10 codes appropriate for billing insurance providers. (This final learning objective applies only to those providers whose scope includes providing ultrasound therapy. This is not a learning objective for lactation consultants.)

HiveCE is an approved provider of continuing education by the California Board of Nursing, and this course meets the California Board of Nursing criteria for 3 hours of continuing education. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 17686, for 3 contact hours. (This is widely accepted nationwide as continuing education for nurses and midwives.)

IBLCE has allocated 3 L-CERPs for this course. IBLCE verification number C2022019, through February 18th, 2023.

IBLCE previously allocated 1 L-CERPs for this course. IBLCE verification number C1991369, through February 17th, 2021, and IBLCE verification number C1991369, through February 17th, 2022.

Previously approved by ACNM for 3 hours of continuing education. Approval number 2020/09, through February 19, 2022. 

Note: Course completion does not authorize the learner to use skills outside their scope. Please refer to your state guidelines for determining scope of care.

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