Navigating Breast Inflammation: Engorgement, Mastitis and the Evolving Science of Care
Mastitis management has changed—dramatically.
Are you still practicing with outdated information? This comprehensive course brings you up to speed. No more confusion, no more obsolete advice—just clear, up-to-date guidance you can apply right away.
What You'll Gain: Confidence in navigating breast inflammation from engorgement through complex mastitis presentations, using the latest scientific understanding to guide your recommendations and referrals.
Who Should Take This: Lactation consultants and healthcare providers who want to ensure their mastitis knowledge and protocols reflect current evidence-based practice.
Detailed Course Overview
Transform your approach to breast inflammation with the latest research that's reshaping how we understand and manage mastitis. This comprehensive two-part course covers:
The Inflammation Spectrum. Understand breast inflammation as a spectrum—from physiological engorgement through inflammatory mastitis to bacterial mastitis and abscess formation, with nuanced assessment for each stage
Clinical Assessment Across All Skin Tones. Recognize mastitis in melanated skin, using palpation techniques and visual cues beyond traditional "redness" indicators, supported by diverse clinical images from real practice
When to Treat vs. When to Wait. Master the critical decision points for conservative management versus antibiotic intervention
Challenging Traditional Practices. Critically examine common recommendations like "empty the breast at every feed," deep tissue massage, and routine antibiotic use—and learn evidence-based alternatives
Real-World Case Studies. Practice your diagnostic and management skills with scenarios covering everything from postpartum engorgement to recurrent mastitis, including complex cases that don't fit textbook presentations
This course transforms the confusion around conflicting mastitis information into clear, practical protocols you can implement immediately. You'll gain the clarity and confidence to provide effective, up-to-date care for one of lactation’s most common—and challenging—conditions.
Meet Your Instructor
Dr. Melody Jackson, a family physician, runs a specialized clinic supporting families with infant feeding and early parenting challenges, while teaching and mentoring at the University of Notre Dame, Sydney, and Al-Ayen University School of Medicine in Iraq. Dr. Jackson serves on the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Board and the Breastfeeding Medicine Network of Australia and New Zealand.
This Course Awards:
- 2 L-CERPs
- 2 Nursing Contact Hours
Price: $30.00
Free during our National Breastfeeding Month Celebration! Just add to your cart and check out.