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Breastfeeding

Apply knowledge of the physiology of breastfeeding to promote and support breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding
CPD 10.5 hours accredited learning
Learning format Self-paced online, start anytime
Recognition Digital badge upon completion

Overview

The "Breastfeeding" course provides healthcare professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the physiology and management of breastfeeding. Participants will learn the benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and child, how to support lactation, and the tools needed to manage common breastfeeding difficulties. The course covers breast anatomy, lactation processes, and maternal nutrition, while offering practical guidance for addressing complications such as low milk supply, mastitis, and breastfeeding pain. Designed to support general practitioners in helping new mothers, this course emphasises evidence-based practices and patient care.

What you will learn

  • Recognise key clinical features and subtypes
  • Develop practical treatment plans using topical, systemic and procedural options
  • Identify triggers, patient factors and long-term management strategies
  • Apply evidence-based approaches in everyday clinical practice

Course contents

Meet your presenter

Dr Kate Moriarty

Dr Kate Moriarty

FRACGP 

Bachelor of Medicine (honours), Fellowship of the RACGP and a Diploma in Child Health.

Dr Kate Moriarty works in private general practice in Port Macquarie, Australia, where she is also a supervisor of GP registrars and of medical students. She is a senior lecturer for UNSW Rural Clinical School, Port Macquarie campus. She has special interests in women’s health and medical education.

She holds a Bachelor of Medicine (honours), Fellowship of the RACGP and a Diploma in Child Health.

CPD hours

Education hours4.5
Reviewing performance hours6.0
Total CPD hours10.5

Accreditations

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Accreditation number: 455758

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine

Accreditation number: 38386

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