Description
In this clinical webinar, Dr Rebecca Hoban explores practical, evidence-based strategies for transitioning NICU infants from NG/OG tube feeding to direct breastfeeding and oral feeding. She highlights the importance of direct breastfeeding for both short and long-term outcomes, addresses how misinformation and inconsistent messaging can create barriers, and shares actionable approaches such as non-nutritive sucking, test weighing for intake assessment, fortification methods, and quality improvement pathways that support successful feeding transitions in the NICU.
This program has been approved for 1.0 contact hours; provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP 13692.
This program has been accredited 1.0 CPD point by the CPD certification service.
Objectives
Upon completion of this program, the participant will be able to:
- Describe key milestones and expectations in transitioning NICU infants from tube feeds to breastfeeding.
- Summarise evidence linking direct breastfeeding with long-term lactation success.
- Address common parental questions about the transition to breastfeeding.
Certificate
By completing/passing this course, you will attain the certificate Tube Transition Tips
Learning credits
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