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Activity Steps

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Recognize the evidence regarding pharmaceutical galactagogues for use during lactation.
  2. Identify the adverse effects of herbal galactagogues when used during lactation.
  3. Select the appropriate information to give to lactating women concerned about the adequacy of their milk supply.

Learning Outcomes

Seventy-five percent of participants will demonstrate knowledge of the issues clinicians should consider when advising new mothers about the use of galactagogues by achieving a minimum score of 70% on this learning activity.
Price: $24.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.5 CH
  • DC - BON 2.5 CH
  • FL - BON 2.5 CH
  • GA - BON 2.5 CH
  • NM - BON 2.5 CH
  • SC - BON 2.5 CH
  • WV - BOERN 2.5 CH

Lippincott Professional Development is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Professional Development is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, Florida Board of Nursing, Georgia Board of Nursing, New Mexico Board of Nursing, South Carolina Board of Nursing, and West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses, #50-1223.













Test Code: MCN0522B
Published: May/Jun 2022
Expires: 6/6/2025
Required Passing Score: 8/10 (80%)
Authors: Jane J. Balkam, PhD, APRN, CPNP, IBCLC