Pharmacology and Toxicology

How can you tell if a medication is compatible with breastfeeding? How can you avoid unnecessary weaning and help mothers manage their health while breastfeeding? Alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, and hard drugs: what are the implications for breastfeeding? In this training, you will discover the basics of pharmacology and toxicology and how to advise mothers on these topics.

Educational Fact Sheet: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Breastfeeding

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By Elise Armoiry, Pharm D, IBCLC

Target audience: Healthcare and perinatal professionals

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of breastfeeding

the whole IBLCE detailed content Program will be adressed!!

Learning objectives:

PHARMACOLOGY

Upon completion of the training, participants will be able to:

List the most commonly used postpartum medications
Understand how medications are transferred into breast milk and the associated parameters: half-life, pKa, binding to prothrombins, bioavailability, and RID (Redundancy Index)
Estimate the impact on the breastfed infant: RID
List medications contraindicated during breastfeeding Know the main clinical situations in breastfeeding mothers and treatments compatible with breastfeeding
Find information to inform parents or healthcare professionals
Adopt a scientifically sound professional discourse

Training Content: Introduction - Pharmacology Data - Common Clinical Situations - Summary, Practical Resources & Evaluation

TOXICOLOGY

Upon completion of the training, participants will be able to:
Understand the pharmacology of various substances (tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, CBD, hard drugs) and their transfer into breast milk
Recognize the signs and risks associated with the use of these substances in mothers and children
Understand the recommendations regarding the use of these substances in breastfeeding mothers
Know how to find information to inform parents or healthcare professionals
Adopt a scientifically sound professional discourse

Training Content :

Introduction Transfer into breastmilk: principles Alcohol, Tobacco, Cannabis, CBD Summary, practical resources & assessment A multiple-choice questionnaire will be sent at the end of the training.

Présentation PowerPoint, main bibliography available

Price: 120 € - 4 L-CERPS

Participant's review: "I really appreciated Elise Armoiry's training, which was extremely comprehensive and tailor-made for healthcare professionals interested in breastfeeding. I was able to not only learn many new things but also reflect on my practice. The program follows the IBCLE exam exactly, which was great because I had quite a few things to review. Thank you, Elise; your dual expertise as a pharmacist and IBCLC is truly valuable here and was very reassuring!"

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