Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant Association
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In-service program development requires that the individual offering it be familiar with needs assessment techniques and program planning. In order to provide a program appropriate to the audience's needs, the presenter needs first to identify and set goals for the program, identify objectives relevant to the participants' needs, outline the material to be presented, and select the most appropriate presentation methodologies and ways of evaluating the program. This discussion includes examples and sample assessment forms that are specific to a breastfeeding program.
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Case Reports
The importance of the identification of ankyloglossia (short lingual frenulum) as a cause of breastfeeding problems.
The short lingual frenulum can be a cause of breastfeeding problems, including sore and damaged nipples and inadequate feedings. This article describes two cases, discusses the difficulty in recognizing the condition, and describes the role of primary care providers in the recognition, diagnosis, and surgical treatment of the short lingual frenulum.