25 September 2024, 03:00 PM (GMT+2:00): Look & Latch: Responsive feeding and understanding feeding cues

Agenda

The following topics will be discussed during this session:

• Responsive feeding and infant development
• Challenges in recognizing feeding cues
• Tears Tell Tales: Understanding the messages behind infant cries

The overall objective is to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize, interpret, and appropriately respond to infant feeding cues, fostering a supportive feeding environment that promotes optimal nutrition, growth, and emotional well-being in infants.

Learning Objectives

1. Understanding the concept of responsive feeding and its importance in supporting optimal infant growth and development.
2. Identify cues and signals infants use to communicate hunger, satiety, comfort and other needs during feeding.
3. Explore the role of responsive feeding in promoting healthy eating habits and preventing feeding-related issues later in life.
4. Understand the importance of establishing consistent feeding routines for infants in promoting their overall health and well-being.
5. Gain insight into the various reasons why infants cry, including hunger, discomfort, fatigue, and illness.
6. Explore strategies for responding to infant cries in a sensitive and effective manner, including techniques for soothing and comforting distressed infants.

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30 October 2024, 03:00 PM (GMT+2:00): Beyond Milk: Breastfeeding and Mastitis

Agenda

The following topics will be discussed during this session:

• Epidemiology of Mastitis (background, prevalence & incidence)
• Psychology of Mastitis: How Mastitis Impacts Breastfeeding
• Management of Mastitis (prevention, risk factors, complications, treatment)
• Microbiology of Mastitis: Effects of Mastitis on Human Milk Microbiota

The overall objective will be to educate participants about mastitis, including its causes, symptoms, prevention, and management strategies, empowering them to effectively support breastfeeding mothers in preventing and addressing mastitis to ensure the continuation of successful breastfeeding journeys.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the background of mastitis, including its definition, prevalence, and incidence worldwide.
• Identify risk factors associated with mastitis occurrence in breastfeeding mothers.
• Explore the emotional and psychological impact of mastitis on breastfeeding mothers.
• Learn strategies to provide psychological support and encouragement to breastfeeding mothers affected by mastitis.
• Learn about evidence-based treatment options for mastitis, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches.
• Gain insights into the impact of mastitis on the composition and diversity of human milk microbiota.

Learn about emerging trends and advancements in understanding the microbiological aspects of mastitis and their implications for clinical practice.

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