Presentation Information
Breastfeeding Advocacy through a Health Equity Lens
- Speaker: Paulina E. , BS, IBCLC, RLC
- Presentation Type:
- Duration: 60 Mins
- Credits: 1 CERP, 1 Nursing CEU, 1 CME, 0.1 Midwifery CEU, 1 Dietetic CEU
Abstract:
Breast/chest feeding is a biological, emotional, and social process. There is an undeniable link between human
milk and behaviors associated with feeding. Breast or chest feeding provide the perfect environment for babies’
development, such as bonding, attachment, mutual regulation, security, etc. But what happens when parents
can’t access effective, culturally competent, compassionate lactation services? What happens when over
generations lactation support has been lacking?
Every parent deserves the chance to meet their feeding goals and enjoy the short and long term benefits of
human milk feeding. Social inequities augment the effects of not experiencing those benefits making it even
harder for parents and babies to have their physical, emotional and social needs met. Outcomes of lactation
impact the dyad, the family, the community beyond the nutritional needs of the infant.
Advocacy efforts at local, regional and national levels create meaningful opportunities for health equity, so
those with no power or resources can reach optimal health. Lactation consultants are in a unique position to
advocate and partner with others to support policies and programs that focus on equity as a systems approach
to benefit marginalized communities and impact their physical and mental health in the long-term.
Live Presentation Schedule
Apr 23, 2018
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Create a Reminder 23-04-2018 21:00 23-04-2018 22:00 35 Breastfeeding Advocacy through a Health Equity Lens Breast/chest feeding is a biological, emotional, and social process. There is an undeniable link between human milk and behaviors associated with feeding. Breast or chest feeding provide the perfect environment for babies’ development, such as bonding, attachment, mutual regulation, security, etc. But what happens when parents can’t access effective, culturally competent, compassionate lactation services? What happens when over generations lactation support has been lacking? Every parent deserves the chance to meet their feeding goals and enjoy the short and long term benefits of human milk feeding. Social inequities augment the effects of not experiencing those benefits making it even harder for parents and babies to have their physical, emotional and social needs met. Outcomes of lactation impact the dyad, the family, the community beyond the nutritional needs of the infant. Advocacy efforts at local, regional and national levels create meaningful opportunities for health equity, so those with no power or resources can reach optimal health. Lactation consultants are in a unique position to advocate and partner with others to support policies and programs that focus on equity as a systems approach to benefit marginalized communities and impact their physical and mental health in the long-term. www.goldlactation.com GOLD Lactation Conference false DD/MM/YYYY
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