Women, Children, Young People and Families

The Women, Children, Young People and Families (WYCPF) team at NHS Education for Scotland (NES) were delighted to host a webinar on Supporting families to optimise breastmilk for preterm infants, offering an opportunity for CPD and collaborative learning.  Supporting families transitioning to or sustaining breastfeeding following an admission within a Neonatal Unit can be a complex time and requires specific knowledge and skills to ensure optimal person-centred outcomes.

This webinar aimed to:

• Discuss the unique benefits of breastmilk to babies born sick or preterm
• Discuss the impact positive oral touch and non-nutritive sucking has on transitioning to breastfeeding
• Identify the key skills required to support a good milk supply and understand how to respond to challenges
• Explain the guidance for preterm infants to support growth and nutrition

Presenters:

• Gillian Bowker
  • Infant Feeding Lead – Neonatal. Scottish Government Breastfeeding Leadership Team
  • Neonatal Infant Feeding Advisor NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
• Lorraine Cairns
  • Paediatric Dietician, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

Target Audience:

Infant Feeding Advisors, Health Visitors, Family Nurses, Neonatal Nurses & Children’s Nurses

Please note that this webinar was recorded and the recording is available below.

Webinar Recording