From Containment to Coordination:
Positioning for Stable Breastfeeding in the NICU
The Presentation
What You'll Learn
Breastfeeding in the NICU is one of the most nuanced, high-stakes clinical experiences for any perinatal or neonatal provider. In this presentation, Dr. Emily Spaeth breaks down the biomechanics of positioning and transfer — giving you evidence-based, immediately applicable strategies to support your tiniest, most vulnerable patients.
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Physiologic, autonomic & motor signs of stability and instability in NICU infants during breastfeeding attempts
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How positioning & transfer strategies influence cardiorespiratory stability & suck-swallow-breathe coordination
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Evidence-based positioning principles to support safe, efficient & developmentally appropriate breastfeeding in the NICU
Emily's talk is part of this focused 6-hour lecture pack — practical knowledge and skills you can implement immediately to improve breastfeeding outcomes.
NICU breastfeeding education
access to all recordings
across the full conference
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Dr. Emily Spaeth
PT, DPT, IBCLC, CNT, TIP, CIMT II, RPYT, BRM®Pro, EBB®Instructor
Emily is the founder and CEO of Be Well Baby®, a multidisciplinary perinatal and infant care practice based in Portland, Oregon. With dual credentials as a Doctor of Physical Therapy and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Emily brings a uniquely integrated clinical lens to the complex world of infant feeding — especially in the NICU setting.
A clinical instructor at Pacific University's DPT program, continuing education provider, and nationally recognized speaker, Emily is passionate about translating the latest evidence into hands-on tools providers can use at the bedside right away.
