Optimizing Breastfeeding Safety And Outcomes In The Presence Of Feeding And Swallowing Disorders

Course overview

Speech-Language Pathologists are responsible for evaluating and treating infant feeding and swallowing disorders and can greatly influence breastfeeding outcomes in patients who are identified as having a known risk of aspiration. This presentation will focus on assessment and treatment techniques to reduce aspiration risk at the breast and will highlight how to overcome obstacles to breastfeeding in special populations including children with congenital heart disease, botulism and cleft lip/palate. Videos and case studies will be included.