Lactation and the Otolaryngologist: Optimization for Lactating Patients and Physicians (2023 AMW)
2023 AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO Experience
Lactation is a fundamental human function that our patients, our partners and our colleagues may experience during their lifetimes. Unfortunately, most physicians lack comprehensive education about lactation medicine, especially in our field. Breastfeeding/lactation can be extremely challenging, and patients and physicians face many barriers to maintaining desired breastfeeding relationships. Knowledge regarding relevant lactation medicine can help build a stronger, more trusting relationship with patients and prevent premature discontinuation of breastfeeding. Furthermore, understanding the challenges that lactating otolaryngologists face in the workplace postpartum may help colleagues and hospital systems build a more supportive and inclusive environment for patients and physicians. This program will primarily address important aspects of the Otolaryngologic care of lactating women in an approachable fashion, including safety considerations for medical treatments, perioperative care, and inpatient management. The compatibility of relevant medications with breastfeeding will be reviewed and important considerations for the surgical care of breastfeeding mothers will be covered in detail. This program will also address common issues facing lactating women physicians and advanced practice professionals in the workplace and provide practical solutions for the most frequently encountered challenges. This program will provide essential knowledge about lactation medicine so all practitioners can become better advocates for patients, colleagues and themselves. This program was previously called "Breastfeeding and the Otolaryngologist: Optimization for Lactating Patients and Physicians" when presented in 2021.
Credits
CME:1.0, MOC:1.0