PA AAP - Ten Steps to a Breastfeeding Friendly Facility Module 15: Implementing the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding

This enduring material equips physicians with the knowledge and competence to implement the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding and manage common breastfeeding challenges. Through evidence-based content and interprofessional collaboration, the training supports improved patient outcomes and system-wide integration of breastfeeding best practices.

Target Audience

Physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals who provide prenatal care, inpatient maternity care, and postpartum care.

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this module participants will be able to

  • Analyze challenges and formulate solutions for implementing the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding within your facility
  • Explain how the Ten Steps contribute to optimal infant brain development and care
  • Identify safety protocols that align with and enhance breastfeeding support practices
  • Demonstrate clinical standards and expectations required for each of the Ten Steps in practice
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
10/24/2025
Course expires: 
10/24/2028
ISER
United States

Presenter: Anna Brasch — Executive Assistant, American Academy of Pediatrics

Course Director: Tanner Walsh, MD, IBCLC, FAAP — General Pediatrician, Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, Drexel University College of Medicine

Planning Committee Members:

  • Robin Frees, BA, CHt, HBCE, IBCLC — Lactation Consultant
  • Dottie Schell, BS, RN, CLC — Consultant, PA Chapter American Academy Pediatrics

Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
No planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

The information presented at this CME program represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses.

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In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Physician (CME)
The University of Pittsburgh designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit[s]™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
    The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 Attendance
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