Breastfeeding and the Otolaryngologist: Optimization for Lactating Patients and Physicians (AMW) Session
2021 AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO Experience
Breastfeeding 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 breastfeeding medicine, especially in our field. Breastfeeding can be challenging, and patients and physicians face many barriers to maintaining desired breastfeeding relationships. Knowledge regarding relevant breastfeeding medicine can help build a stronger, more trusting relationship with patients and prevent premature discontinuation of breastfeeding. Furthermore, understanding the challenges that breastfeeding women otolaryngologists face in the workplace postpartum may help colleagues and hospital systems build a more supportive and inclusive environment. This program will primarily address important aspects of the Otolaryngologic care of lactating women in an approachable fashion, including outpatient 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 breastfeeding medicine so all practitioners can become better advocates for patients, colleagues, and themselves.
Description
Learning Objective: 1. Recognize patients of child-bearing age and address patient concerns about lactation and common otolaryngologic treatments. 2. Recognize issues facing lactating physicians in the workplace and implement practical solutions. 3. Implement safe and supportive perioperative care for lactating patients. Faculty: Caitlin McMullen, MD(Nothing to Disclose), Alexandra Kejner, MD(Nothing to Disclose).