PHO Webinar: “Breast is Best” to “Fed is Best”: A trauma and violence-informed approach to caring for, and supporting women and families with infant feeding
The narrative of “breast is best” may have played a part in improved breastfeeding rates, and for some, a more empowered and normalized breastfeeding experience. The flipside of this movement is that it places pressure on women to breastfeed, and sometimes resultant shame when alternative methods of infant feeding are utilized. There are numerous, often intersecting barriers to breastfeeding, such as poverty, violence, and other experiences of trauma. Women experiencing challenging life circumstances may face more stigma, further marginalizing those who are already vulnerable. Adopting a trauma-and violence- informed care (TVIC) “fed is best” approach can play an integral role in supporting postpartum mothers and families while achieving the best health and wellness outcomes for mother and baby. This webinar will describe how public health nurses and other community-based professionals can integrate a TVIC approach when interacting with, and supporting women and families in their choices around infant feeding.
Intended audience: Public health nurses, supervisors; family home visitors and supervisors (clinical, Healthy Babies Healthy Children, Nurse-Family Partnership); any community-based professionals working with pregnant people or families with infants
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Identify the importance of a TVIC approach in providing support to postpartum women and families
- Apply the principles of TVIC when interacting with and supporting women and families in their choices of infant feeding
- Understand where to obtain TVIC resources for public health nurses and community-based professionals
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 | 9:30 am to 10:30 am
Venue: Online
Topics: Health Equity; Health Promotion; Public Health Practice
Type: Seminar
Format: Webinar
Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pho-webinar-from-breast-is-best-to-fed-is-best-tickets-585770674857