BREASTFEEDING AND POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION

Course overview

Breastfeeding (BF) is the healthiest, safest, and most nutritious method for feeding infants, with numerous benefits for mothers, including faster postpartum weight loss and return of the uterus to its pre-pregnancy size, facilitation of mother-infant bonding, and possible reduced risk of postpartum depression (PD). This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of current knowledge about breastfeeding and postpartum depression, including evidence-based information on the relationship between breastfeeding and postpartum depression, and treatment of postpartum depression to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.