Optimizing Human Milk in the NICU and at Discharge
Program Date: 7 November 2023
Publication Date: 11 July 2024
Continuing Education Units: Nurse Contact: 1.0; Dietitian CPEU: 1.0
Course Description:
In this course, Sharon Groh-Wargo, PhD, RDN will review the benefits and challenges of using human milk in the NICU; describe fortification options to improve the nutrition of VLBW infants fed human milk; and discuss planning strategies for the discharge on human milk. Originally presented as a live webinar on November 7, 2023.Course Objectives:
• Review the benefits and challenges of using human milk in the NICU.
• Describe fortification options to improve the nutrition of VLBW infants fed human milk.
• Discuss planning strategies for the discharge on human milk.
- CDR Level: 2
- Performance Indicators: 4.2.1, 4.2.6, 8.1.1
- Run Time: 41
Course Instructor Bio(s)
Sharon Groh-Wargo, PhD, RDN
Professor, Nutrition and Pediatrics
Case Western Reserve University, School of Medicine
Cleveland, OH, USA
Dr Groh-Wargo has over 40 years of experience, is a nationally known speaker and researcher, and has authored numerous publications on neonatal nutrition. She is an editor of both editions of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Pocket Guide to Neonatal Nutrition and is a contributor to the Academy’s online Pediatric Nutrition Care Manual. Dr Groh-Wargo authored a chapter on “Lactoengineering” for the 3rd edition of “Infant and Pediatric Feedings: Guidelines for Preparation of Human Milk and Formula in Health Care Facilities.” She participates in the BEGIN Project (Breastmilk Ecology: Genesis of Infant Nutrition) sponsored by the NIH in cooperation with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, which was convened to investigate human milk as a unique biological system. Dr Groh-Wargo received the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Medallion Award in recognition of her professional contributions.
Abbott Nutrition’s Provider Statement for Nursing CEs:
Abbott Nutrition Health Institute is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing Provider #CEP 11213.
Abbott Nutrition’s Statement for Dietitian CPEUs:
This educational activity has been prior-approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). CDR credentialed practitioners will receive the specified continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this program/material.
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