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Optimizing Breastfeeding Safety And Outcomes In The Presence Of Feeding And Swallowing Disorders #e222


Presenter: Kimberly Morris, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, IBCLC

Learn assessment and treatment techniques to reduce aspiration risk with infants who are breastfeeding.


"This entire course was so very beneficial and not just a basic feeding course - it actually addressed higher level issues."

– K.B., prior course participant

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Speech-Language Pathologists are responsible for evaluating and treating infant feeding and swallowing disorders and can greatly influence breastfeeding outcomes in patients who are identified as having a known risk of aspiration.

This presentation will focus on assessment and treatment techniques to reduce aspiration risk at the breast and will highlight how to overcome obstacles to breastfeeding in special populations including children with congenital heart disease, botulism and cleft lip/palate. Videos and case studies will be included.

Offered for 0.3 ASHA CEUs – 3 contact hours.

The Illinois Early Intervention Training Program has approved this course for 3 hours of EI credential credit in the area of Intervention.

Course Overview & Run Time

Course Overview – Run Time: 3:00:50

  • Role differentiation and collaboration of SLP and IBCLC.
  • Review of skills required for breastfeeding vs. bottle feeding.
  • Review of bedside assessment of coordination and oropharyngeal function at the breast vs. bottle.
  • Instrumental assessments for primarily breastfed babies.
  • Using patient’s unique swallowing physiology to predict safety at the breast and guide treatment planning.
  • Establishing care plans that support breastfeeding.
  • Treatment strategies that promote safety at the breast.
  • Treatment strategies in special populations: congenital heart disease; botulism; cleft lip & palate.
  • Case studies.
"This topic gave me more information to use in conjunction with our lactation consultants. I especially appreciated the specific case studies and the progression of the baby's feeding progress."

– S.B., prior course participant

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Content Disclosures

The content of this online CE course does not focus exclusively on any specific proprietary product or service. Presenter financial and non-financial disclosures may be found in the Presenter & Disclosures area.

Course Format

Video PowerPoint presentation with author narration & downloadable handout. Stop and re-start the course at any point. Learners retain access to course content after completion for ongoing reference and review.

Reviews

Comments From Prior Course Participants

"Assessing all the different steps of breastfeeding, such as positioning, milk transfer, babies latch. I loved the different videos of breastfeeding and the pictures of the different feeding positions of the babies." L.H. (Dec. 2024)

"I really liked this course overall and will share with my staff of SLPs and OTs." M.S. (Nov. 2024)

"I liked the variety of baby steps to breastfeeding. She dove right into the course info instead of spending a lot of time on review." K.B. (Nov. 2024)

"Beneficial considerations for breastfeeding with medically complicated clients." C.B. (Nov. 2024)

"A beneficial topic was that breastfeeding goals are a possibility for any family who wants to try. I liked the content." L.F. (Oct. 2024)

"I was especially interested in the topic of different encouragement and family-centered care plans. I was very appreciative of the videos to review of what breast feeding might look like between different babies and Moms." A.B. (Oct. 2024)

"Tips on breastfeeding positioning to impact flow and case studies on patients with CHD and infant botulism were beneficial. I liked the videos and case studies." K.O. (Oct. 2024)

"Treatment strategies were helpful. I liked the case studies." W.J. (Oct. 2024)

"Importance of developing a non nutritive motor plan at the breast with having mother empty breast. Teaching mother immediately how to be expert with her Infant. Excellent feeding assessment with breastfeeding. Helpful feeding positions and techniques for cleft palate infants. I enjoyed the case studies, and the entire presentation was full of good information on how to build trust and success with the mother and the infant for optimal breastfeeding." G.H. (Sep. 2024)

"Helpful considerations for how to support BF in infants who may not be safe at the moment. I liked the examples that followed the course of a patient as their status changes." K.W. (Sep. 2024)

"Latch considerations with aspiration was a beneficial topic. Thoroughly addressed aspects of swallowing and breastfeeding that would be important to the parent as well." K.D. (Sep. 2024)

"The information was helpful. I enjoyed the various tech." B.P. (Aug. 2024)

"I enjoyed the case studies at the end of the course." A.M. (Aug. 2024)

"Specific strategies for breastfeeding were beneficial. I liked the charts." E.S. (Aug. 2024)

"Breastfeeding with more medically complex cases was beneficial. Great topic, availability of handouts, lots of good case studies and examples/videos." M.T. (Jul. 2024)

"The idea of love, lick, latch, learn, leave was beneficial. I liked the case studies." C.H. (Jul. 2024)

"Format of this course was great. Excellent use of videos and specific examples by the speaker. Excellent resources provided.” K.M. (Jul. 2024)

"Positional adjustments, pacing with breastfeeding, alternative options for bonding, and progressing toward breastfeeding before feeding is viable. I liked the specific examples of what to consider when evaluating a feeding client." L.R. (Jun. 2024)

"Beneficial application of dysphagia intervention to the breastfeeding baby. This course was extremely organized with relevant and applicable information and strategies." P.D. (Jun. 2024)

"All was very beneficial for me as I am new to breastfeeding. Great slides and important reminders, I liked the alliterations, eg. Love, Lick Latch Learn Leave." P.Z. (May. 2024)

"I enjoyed the detailed outline of this course." A.H. (Mar. 2024)

"I really enjoyed this course and considering the role SLPs play among the medical team and family. Kimberly consistently reiterated the importance of customizing the plan based on family goals, infant skills, mother, etc. It is an important concept to keep in mind." A.I. (Mar. 2024)

"Discussing positional changes to help with latch and flow rate was helpful. I liked the thoroughness of slides and case studies." A.P. (Mar. 2024)

"Treatment strategies and making parents a part of goal making were beneficial topics." H.B. (Feb. 2024)

"The strategies to use at the breast to reduce flow rate if s/s of aspiration are present were beneficial. I really enjoyed the case studies at the end to critically apply the information learned. The video examples were helpful as well." S.M. (Jan. 2024)

"Milk transfer measurements were beneficial to discuss. I liked the handout." K.H. (Dec. 2023)

"Differences in breast v bottle feeds, especially positioning. I liked the videos." J.M. (Dec. 2023)

"The interventions and case studies were helpful." L.A. (Nov. 2023)

"Positioning info and the info about cleft palate/lip were beneficial topics. I liked the real videos of the babies." J.R. (Nov. 2023)

"Easy to follow with good information. I enjoyed the case studies and going over specific populations." K.H. (Nov. 2023)

"Very clear and concise course. The case studies helped me understand how to apply aspects of breastfeeding to functional situations." U.P. (Nov. 2023)

"I liked that the emphasis was placed on the SLP's role in breastfeeding with infants. Positional implications on swallowing at the breast; modifications to try in the presence of dysphagia. Case studies at the end were very comprehensive." L.C. (Oct. 2023)

"I am an SLP currently working on my IBCLC. Most of my families are told to stop breastfeeding when their baby is in NICU. Or they have no support on how to progress with breastfeeding once they leave the hospital. This course really provided information to support me. I love the presenter's background and the considerations she made throughout the course with all of her hats with swallowing, SLP and IBCLC." J.G. (Sep. 2023)

"Discussed breastfeeding techniques with specific populations (e.g., Cleft Lip/Palate, Heart Disease, etc.)." A.V. (Aug. 2023)

"Learning different treatment strategies for breastfeeding moms. I enjoyed being able to finish course at my own pace." L.G. (Aug. 2023)

"Provided a clearer perspective of my role as a feeding therapist. I liked the video examples!" D.F. (Jun. 2023)

"How to feed infants safely if they are aspirating. I liked that this course talked about SLP and IBCLC roles and how we both play roles in a patient's feeding progression." A.S. (Jun. 2023)

"I liked the comprehensive information, the different types of positioning, and therapeutic strategies." S.W. (Jun. 2023)

"Treatment goals were beneficial, and I liked the examples of assessment and treatment procedures." A.B. (May 2023)

"Practical suggestions and strategies." R.W. (Apr. 2023)

"I liked the video examples with explanations. I am a graduate SLP student and am trying to learn more specific things about pediatric feeding." C.F. (Apr. 2023)

"Learning about different diagnosis and how it affects the breastfeeding/swallow experience. Video and articles related to topic were beneficial." P.C. (Jan. 2023)

"Positioning strategies were helpful. I liked the pace and the videos." S.S. (Jan. 2023)

"Liked the techniques for safe breastfeeding such as starting with small goals. I liked the case studies." R.D. (Dec. 2022)

"Assessing readiness for feeding, positioning, flow rate, etc was helpful." J.P. (Dec. 2022)

"This course is practical and well organized. I liked the case studies." N.D. (Nov. 2022)

"This topic gave me more information to use in conjunction with our lactation consultants. I especially appreciated the specific case studies and the progression of the baby's feeding progress." S.B. (Oct. 2022)

"Great, concise information. Videos were really beneficial." P.M. (Oct. 2022)

"The video examples were very helpful, specifically the holds. This was not just a basic course, this went in depth." E.M. (Oct. 2022)

"I liked the treatment methods and goals. The course was well organized." E.B. (Sept. 2022)

"This entire course was so very beneficial and not just a basic feeding course - it actually addressed higher level issues. It will be beneficial for every infant feeding kiddo I serve." K.B. (Sept. 2022)

"I liked the ability to take it whenever I had the chance." D.M. (Aug. 2022)

"The content in this course was excellent." M.F. (July 2022)

"Very practical applications. Information on cleft palate was beneficial." E.J. (June 2022)

"Good slides. Liked the info on positioning." V.V. (June 2022)

"I liked all of the content. A lot of practical information was provided." E.E. (May 2022)

"Good strategies to support breastfeeding in infants experiencing dysphagia – well organized and thorough course." A.G. (May 2022)

"Discussing breastfeeding readiness and goals including physiology, parent ed, prefeeding readiness, ssb, and physiology of swallow." S.C. (May 2022)

"Concrete examples of follow-up with patients was helpful. I liked the videos." E.F. (May 2022)

"Liked the therapy strategies. Liked the slower pace." C.M. (Mar. 2022)

"Liked that it was online and I could take it on my own timeline and could stop and restart anytime." E.E. (Mar. 2022)

"Assessing swallowing function and safety at the breast – Interventions to improve efficiency and safety at the breast – Videos and images." S.D. (Mar. 2022)

"Good take away information on positioning, treatment ideas, etc." K.N. (Mar. 2022)

"I liked how the presenter broke down the content and gave specific examples with goal writing, collaborating with caregivers, case studies, etc." C.M. (Feb. 2022)

"I liked the case studies on specific breastfeeding scenarios; use of clinical examples and problem solving." E.G. (Feb. 2022)

"I have an increased number of breast feeding or attempting to increase breast over bottle feeds. Topic related to my patient caseload." L.C. (Jan. 2022)

"I liked the case studies, treatment planning, and short term goal examples." K.P. (Jan. 2022)

“I enjoyed learning how to emotionally support mothers during the breastfeeding journey. The treatment strategies and positions that were demonstrated.” K.L. (Jan. 2022)

Course Objectives

At course conclusion, participants will be able to:
  1. Describe three differences in feeding skills required for breastfeeding compared to bottle feeding.
  2. List three treatment techniques that can facilitate safe and efficient breastfeeding in special populations.
  3. List three ways to decrease milk flow at the breast.
  4. Describe three strategies that can support a mother’s desire to breastfeed when her baby is identified as having an aspiration risk with thin liquids.
  5. Describe barriers to breastfeeding in special populations.

Presenter & Disclosures

Kimberly Morris, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, IBCLC

Kimberly Morris, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, IBCLC, is a Speech-Language Pathologist with 12 years of experience evaluating and treating feeding and swallowing impairments, as well as cognitive communication impairments in neonates through young adults. She is recognized as a Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing Disorders and is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Kimberly joined Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego in 2018 and previously worked at AI DuPont Hospital for Children and Miller Children’s Hospital Long Beach. She is formally trained in completing Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing and is a Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile registered clinician. She is also involved in national research initiatives to optimize dysphagia outcomes for neonates with congenital heart disease and children who are tracheostomy dependent.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial — Kimberly Morris is the presenter of online CE courses sponsored by Northern Speech Services; receives royalties.

Nonfinancial — Kimberly Morris has no relevant nonfinancial relationships to disclose.

Intended Audience / Accreditation

Intended Audience/Accreditation
asha ce approved provider

This program is offered for 0.3 ASHA CEUs (Intermediate Level; Professional Area).

Intended Audience

  • Speech-Language Pathologists

ASHA CEUs: NSS online courses are registered with ASHA and are offered for ASHA CEUs. The number of ASHA CEUs is noted above. Note that 0.1 ASHA CEU = 1 contact hour = equals 1 CEE.

ASHA CE Registry: During the enrollment process, if you select to receive ASHA credit for this course and if you provide your ASHA number, NSS will automatically submit your CEU information to the ASHA CE Registry after successful course completion (80% on post test). This submission happens once per month, during the first week of the month. For example, if you complete your course on November 7th, NSS will submit all November online course CEUs to ASHA during the first week of December. When ASHA inputs the information into their database, they will mark the course as completed on the last day of the month in which it was completed, so November 30th using this example. The certificate of completion available for you to print immediately, however, will reflect the actual completion date, November 7th in this example. Due to ASHA processing procedures please allow 2-3 weeks, from the submission date, for the course to appear on your ASHA transcript.

ASHA CEUs: Attendees must meet at least one of the following conditions in order to be eligible to earn ASHA CEUs:

  • Current ASHA Member.
  • ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) Holder.
  • Licensed by a state or provincial regulatory agency to practice speech-language pathology (SLP) or audiology.
  • Credentialed by a state regulatory agency to practice SLP or audiology.
  • Credentialed by a national regulatory agency to practice SLP or audiology.
  • Engaged in a Clinical Fellowship under the supervision of an individual with their ASHA CCC.
  • Currently enrolled in a master's or doctoral program in SLP or audiology.

If an attendee is not an ASHA member or CCC holder but meets any of the above criteria, they may inform the ASHA CE Registry of their eligibility by visiting this site.

Licensing Boards: Most state licensing boards DO accept CEUs earned online (usually classified as home-study credits). Some state boards do, however, place a limit to the number of credits that can be earned via home study/online courses. For the most current information, we suggest that you contact your licensing board or agency to verify acceptance policies and/or any credit limits related to home-study courses prior to registering for this course.

Additional accrediting agencies by which Northern Speech is an approved CE provider:

  • California: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the California Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Board. Provider #PDP4. Online CEU limits may apply; please contact SLPAHADB for current online CEU acceptance policies.
  • Iowa: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Iowa Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology Examiners. Provider #169.
  • Kansas: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Provider #LTS-S0005.
  • Florida: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the Florida Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board. Provider #SPA-026.
  • New Jersey: NSS is approved as a provider of continuing education by the New Jersey Department of Education. Provider #1654.

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During the enrollment process, if you select to receive ASHA credit for this course and if you provide your ASHA number, NSS will automatically submit your CEU information to the ASHA CE Registry after successful course completion (80% on post test). This submission happens once per month, during the first week of the month. For example, if you complete your course on November 7th, NSS will submit all November online course CEUs to ASHA during the first week of December. When ASHA inputs the information into their database, they will mark the course as completed on the last day of the month in which it was completed, so November 30th using this example. The certificate of completion available for you to print immediately, however, will reflect the actual completion date, November 7th in this example. Due to ASHA processing procedures please allow 2-3 weeks, from the submission date, for the course to appear on your ASHA transcript.

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