Wearables: Dreams vs. Realities

It seems that most parents want (or already have) a wearable pump, but they are, unfortunately, just not the best pump for everyone. We'll discuss the differences between many of them, how to do a flange fitting for a wearable pump, and the important things to know as you counsel your clients about choosing and using wearable pumps. More and more parents today are using one of many wearable pumps (wearing the pump in the bra to yield milk without being tethered to a pump with tubing that attaches to a larger pump). Additionally, more lactation professionals are seeing negative impacts from people using these devices. During this session, we will explore where there might be risks in addition to the perceived or real benefits of these devices. Many of the wearable pumps on the market today will be presented, as well as the nuances of how to take them apart and put them back together (as they aren’t uniformly designed and some are more complex than other). Approaches to their use will be presented, as well, including how to do a high-quality flange fitting for using a wearable pump. Jeanette Mesite Frem provides you, as a lactation or perinatal professional, with information and guidance to allow you to confidently support your clients that are using nipple shields. 1 hour, 1 L-CERP has been approved by IBCLE.

Meet Your Instructor

I'm Jeanette Mesite Frem, MHS, IBCLC, CCE, lactation consultant, childbirth educator, and former doula. Since before and and then after getting my master's degree in public health, I have supported breastfeeding families and in recent years I noticed a gap: many healthcare providers felt uncertain about nipple shield recommendations and there was no standard education about choosing and using them. Some are over-recommending nipple shields, while others avoid them altogether. I created this course to bridge that gap and provide the guidance I wish I'd had early in my career. My passion is empowering lactation professionals to make confident, purposeful decisions that truly support their clients.

What You'll Learn

2 Chapters · 13 Lessons

1. (Included in full purchase)
  Introduction
2. (Included in full purchase)
  More Introduction, World's First Breast Pump, and USFDA Requirements for Pumps
3. (Included in full purchase)
  Flange Fit and Wearable Pumps
4. (Included in full purchase)
  The Many, Many Wearables on the Market, and Research About Wearables
5. (Included in full purchase)
  Choosing Wearable Pumps
6. (Included in full purchase)
  Considerations, Inserts, and Safety
7. (Included in full purchase)
  Wearables: Benefits and Risks
8. (Included in full purchase)
  Comparing Vacuum Levels, Cycles, and Flanges of Wearables vs. "Primary" Pumps
9. (Included in full purchase)
  Collection Cups and Anatomy of Wearable Pumps
10. (Included in full purchase)
  Using Inserts with Wearables
11. (Included in full purchase)
  Becoming a Source of Pump Support in Your Community
12. (Included in full purchase)
  Tour of Many Wearable Pumps and My Thoughts on Them
1. (Included in full purchase)
  CERPs Form

Wearable pumps are here to stay. How we support our clients with them requires us to know more about them. This course provides you the knowledge to do just that.

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Wearables: Dreams vs. Realities