Black Mothers' Breastfeeding Association presents...

5th National Seminar

"Ethics, Culture & Breastfeeding"

The 5th National Seminar is a conference including a plenary, keynote presentations, lecture and workshop sessions from some of the most notable experts in the field of lactation.  Our Seminar is aligned with our mission: to reduce racial inequities in breastfeeding support for African Americans by building foundational networks of support and strengthening systems to overcome historical, societal and social barriers to breastfeeding success.

Morning Tea with Breakfast 7 a.m. (Optional)
Mishawn O'neal Purnell, MPH, Chicago, IL
Documentary: Scientific Motherhood and its Impact on Breastfeeding Outcomes Today                                         This documentary offers an overview of the key factors that influenced scientific motherhood and explores how those influences have shaped breastfeeding outcomes today. The documentary is followed by a panel discussion. View Trailer.

Plenary Address
Gail Christopher, DN, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Battle Creek, MI                                              Opening Remarks

Keynote Speaker
Cynthia Good Mojab, MS, LMHCA, IBCLC, RLC, CATSM, LifeCircle Counseling and Consulting, LLC, Edmonds, WA
Ethics, Culture & Breastfeeding: Essential Concepts and Principles for Lactation Specialists Objectives: 1) describe how the ongoing development of cultural competence is mandated for IBCLCs and advisable for all lactation specialists, 2) list and describe five dimensions of culture that impact breastfeeding and ethical decision making in non-universal ways, and 3) list and describe 5 principles that offer guidance during ethical decision making during cross-cultural breastfeeding counseling or lactation consulting.

Unpacking the Invisible Diaper Bag of White Privilege: Deconstructing Racial Inequities in Breastfeeding Support   Objectives: 1) explain why learning how to recognize and undo racism is a fundamental part of developing cultural competence for lactation specialists, 2) list 3 examples of institutional racism in the field of breastfeeding support, and 3) describe 3 steps that white lactation specialists can take to help reduce institutional racism in breastfeeding support.

Featured Speakers & Presentations                                            

Kiddada Green, M.A.T., Black Mothers' Breastfeeding Association,     Detroit, MI   
 

Paula Schreck, IBCLC, MD, St. John Hospital & Medical Center, Detroit, MI

True Partners:   How a Community Organization and a Hospital Grew a Program                                        Objectives: 1) explain how partnerships help hospitals to meet the requirements of the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative, 2) state how partnerships lead to increased breastfeeding continuation rates of vulnerable populations, 3) list examples of how collaborative efforts help to overcome historical, societal and social barriers breastfeeding success.

Zaje Harrell, PhD, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, La Leche League Leader, Ann Arbor, MI
Building Bridges and Strengthening Ties Between Peer-to-Peer Breastfeeding Support Organizations Objectives: 1) list the peer-to-peer resources available to nursing mothers, 2) explain the cultural relevance of the resources provided by peer-to-peer groups, and 3) describe bridging and strengthening practices between peer-to-peer groups.

Beverly Rossman, PhD, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Insights of Black Mothers who Breastfeed Their Infants in the NICU                                      Objectives: 1) describe the racial disparities in human milk feedings for infants in the NICU, 2) describe barriers and facilitators for mothers who provide milk for their infants in the NICU, and 3) compare and contrast insights of black mothers with white and Hispanic mothers who provide milk and/or breastfeed their infants in the NICU.

Shannon Polk, JD, Michigan Breastfeeding Network, Flint, MI
Broadening Our Scope: Improving Racial Equity in Breastfeeding                            Objectives: 1) define racial equity, 2) state ways to apply a racial equity lens regardless of population demographics, and 3) list ways to apply racial equity strategies in homogeneous situations.    

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