“When Breast Isn’t Best: Challenges and Opportunities for Sexual Trauma Survivors in Breastfeeding” 60 min training
“When Breast Isn’t Best: Challenges and Opportunities for Sexual Trauma Survivors in Breastfeeding” 60 min training
Why This Topic Matters:
The benefits of breastfeeding are well known. Less known is how pervasive and long-lasting the effects of sexual abuse can be for survivors. As many as 1 in 6 women are survivors of rape or attempted rape and 1 in 3 girls are survivors of child sexual abuse.
Description:
We know that most moms state that they want to at least “try” breastfeeding. And yet everyone knows moms for whom breastfeeding “didn’t work”. Informed care can often mean the difference between sticking with breastfeeding and deciding against it. Unfortunately, even well-intended support during the early, crucial days of breastfeeding can be triggering. Providers who deal with new families must have a working knowledge of sexual abuse as well as a trauma-informed approach in order to most effectively support a mom who wants to breastfeed.
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the prevalence and risk factors for sexual abuse;
2. Recognize how (red flags) and why a history of sexual abuse can surface for women during breastfeeding;
3. Learn trauma-informed tools to more sensitively support women who want to breastfeed and also those who are unsure.
Testimonials:
I just completed your (LLL) webinar and was so inspired!! I have been interested in breastfeeding and childhood trauma dynamics for quite some time as a survivor myself, as a medical provider, and as a Lactation support person. Your comparison of “memoir” vs “how to" book is a game changer. I am so intrigued and inspired by your talk. Thank you! --Genny Stiller C-PNP, IBCLC Board Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
I have been a lactation consultant for over 20 years. Yet, this is the first time that I have ever seen a professional training that has stressed the importance of memoir over instruction. That idea never occurred to me! Thank you, Elizabeth. GOLD Lactation 2018 attendee IBCLC, CNM
FAQs:
Q. Is this content triggering for survivors?
I have been in training and education for 20+ years. I have been training healthcare professionals on this specific content for over five years. Every time I have delivered a training there has been at least one participant who shares their history as a survivor with me. All of them have told me that because the training was delivered in a sensitive, intentional manner that they not only felt comfortable but also felt renewed confidence in their ability to deal effectively with survivor patients/clients.
Q. For whom or for what level professional is this training appropriate?
. It is appropriate for anyone, at any level who works with pregnant people in childbirth settings. That includes doulas, nurses, physicians, etc.
Q. Can I get CEs, CEUs, CERPs or any other kind of credit for this course?
This course has been approved in the past for continuing ed credits when it was hosted by my client or as the stand-alone 1 day training. I recommend you ask the organization that you work with most closely if they will give you credit for attending.