Lecture 1: Troubleshooting low breast milk supply

Dr Janet Green, Senior Lecturer and Registered Nurse

In this presentation, Dr Janet Green will help GPs understand the causes of low milk supply in breastfeeding mothers, such as poor latch, ineffective milk transfer, or underlying medical conditions. She will emphasise the importance of proper latch techniques and positioning to support better milk production. Dr Green will also highlight when it’s necessary to seek further assistance from a lactation consultant or other healthcare providers, and guide you on where to refer mothers for additional support.

Lecture 2: Practical advice for mixed feeding

Prof Elizabeth Denney-Wilson, Professor of Nursing

In this presentation, Prof Elizabeth Denney-Wilson will address the challenges and societal pressures surrounding mixed feeding, offering insights into how these factors can impact both mothers and infants. She will discuss strategies for optimising breastmilk options for the infant, emphasising the role of responsive feeding. Prof Denney-Wilson will explain the importance of observing the infant’s hunger cues rather than adhering to a rigid feeding schedule. Additionally, she will explore the significance of selecting the best formula to complement breastfeeding, ensuring that infants receive the most appropriate nourishment for their development.

Secure your chance to win a Westfield gift voucher and confirm your participation in our reviewing team:

We’re reaching out to a very select group of GPs to get your feedback on this resource. You will be providing important input for our education team to better understand the relevance of the topic and the suitability of the resource for wider consumption by your colleagues in the GP community. By watching this lecture and filling out the short post-lecture questionnaire, you will receive:

• 30 mins EA CPD
• 30 mins RP CPD
• A $50 Westfield voucher* (for the first 20 questionnaire completions) after which, those that complete before the deadline, will go into the prize draw to win one of five $50 Westfield gift vouchers*

Limited spots available on the reviewing team! We need a maximum of 100 responses to participate in this questionnaire.

How to complete this activity:

1. Watch the lectures by Dr Janet Green on Troubleshooting low breast milk supply, and Prof Elizabeth Denney-Wilson on Practical advice for mixed feeding
2. Click on the orange ‘Claim CPD’ button
3. Confirm that you have watched the lecture to claim your 30 mins of EA CPD
4. Complete the questionnaire to earn 30 mins of RP CPD, and to secure your chance to win a Westfield gift voucher*

This activity will close once we have reached the required number of participants, or by Friday 4 April 2025 at 11:59PM AEDT.