Lactation – American Academy of Pediatrics

AAP-CA2 is committed to providing resources and educational opportunities in the area of breastfeeding and lactation.

WEBINARS / EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Lactation Three-Part Series

The Charles R. Drew University Black Maternal Health Center of Excellence invites you to join in conversations, education, and Q&A around equitable lactation support for families in collaboration with the UCLA Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health and the American Academy of Pediatrics – California Chapter 2.

1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for each session

Accreditation and Designation Statements

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of PeerPoint Medical Education Institute and the American Academy of Pediatrics – CA2. PeerPoint Medical Education Institute is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
PeerPoint Medical Education Institute designates the live and enduring formats for this educational activity for a maximum of 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The Live approval period is: July 12, 2022 – August 25. 2022 The Enduring approval period is: July 12, 2022 – July 11, 2025 | View disclosure report

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Session 1 | Understanding Common Lactation Concerns

Hosted by Asaiah Harville, IBCLC and Candace M. Gragnani, MD, MPH, FAAP
This live session took place on July 12, 2022. CME available:

1: Watch the full recording.
2: Complete the Session 1 Post-lecture Evaluation/Test

Session 2 | Providing Lactation Support in Complex Settings

Hosted by Asaiah Harville, IBCLC and Candace M. Gragnani, MD, MPH, FAAP
This live session took place on August 4, 2022. CME available:

1: Watch the full recording.
2: Complete the Session 2 Post-lecture Evaluation/Test

Session 3 | Lactation Equity: Supporting Black and African American Families With Breastfeeding

Hosted by Asaiah Harville, IBCLC and Candace M. Gragnani, MD, MPH, FAAP
This live session took place on August 25, 2022. CME available:

1: Watch the full recording.
2: (Post lecture evaluation coming soon)

RESOURCES

AAP Resources

Updated Policy Statement: “Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk”
Technical Report: “Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk”
AAP News: Updated AAP guidance recommends longer breastfeeding due to benefits
News Release: American Academy of Pediatrics Calls for More Support for Breastfeeding Mothers Within Updated Policy Recommendations
HealthyChildren.org: Breastfeeding: AAP Policy Explained

Community Resources

La Leche League – https://www.llli.org/

WIC – https://www.myfamily.wic.ca.gov/

Cinnamoms – https://www.cinnamoms.org/

Soulfood for Your Baby – https://www.soulfood4yourbaby.org/

Breastfeed LA – https://www.breastfeedla.org/

Breastfeed LA Resources Map – http://www.breastfeedla.org/resources-map/

California Breastfeeding Coalition – https://californiabreastfeeding.org/

Black Infants and Families Los Angeles (AAIMM) – https://www.blackinfantsandfamilies.org/breastfeeding

Breastfeeding Coalition of Ventura County – https://breastfeedventura.org/home

Central Coast Breastfeeding Coalition – https://cfsslo.org/central-coast-breastfeeding-coalition/

Candace Gragnani MD, MPH, FAAP
-- AAP-CA2 Breastfeeding Champion

Lactation Committee Chair

Candace Gragnani, MD, MPH, is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the UCLA Department of Medicine and on faculty for the UCLA Preventive Medicine program and the AAP-California Chapter 2 Chapter Breastfeeding Coordinator. Her research interests include improving healthcare access and outcomes for underserved and marginalized youth/communities, quality improvement in well-child care, working with communities to build capacity for healthier lifestyles, and expansive efforts to address pressing maternal and infant health equity issues in South Los Angeles. In addition to her research interests, Dr. Gragnani is the director of the UCLA Pathways for Students into Health Professions (PSHP) program for disadvantaged undergraduate students interested in public health and health professional careers and co-director of the UCLA Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health graduate training program.

Please contact us by emailing committee chair Candace Gragnani at CGragnani@mednet.ucla.edu