Abstract

Assistance with breastfeeding after birth can be a challenge for new mothers. Many facilities provide lactation support through telephone help lines. Integration of a secure audio and video connection to new mothers in their home allows mother to receive lactation support without traveling to the clinic or hospital.

Authors

Sarah Rhoads

Author Details

Sarah Rhoads, PhD, DNP, WHNP-BC, FAAN, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Sigma Membership

Unknown

Lead Author Affiliation

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Breastfeeding, Lactation, Telehealth

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Virtual lactation visits to support breastfeeding mothers

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Assistance with breastfeeding after birth can be a challenge for new mothers. Many facilities provide lactation support through telephone help lines. Integration of a secure audio and video connection to new mothers in their home allows mother to receive lactation support without traveling to the clinic or hospital.