Breastfeeding ~ why has it become such a problem?

Saturday, 2:00pm

Does it seem to you that more women are struggling with their early days of breastfeeding (and parenting)? 
What can you do as the doula to better prepare families for this transition? You can become more knowledgeable about the physiology and anatomy of breastfeeding and lactation, and provide this information to families in a way that will prepare them once their baby is born. 
Knowing the normal behaviour of the newborn and sharing that with families will avoid some of the early mistakes/misunderstandings which can occur in the early parenting and breastfeeding journey.
Practical strategies for assisting mothers to maintain and boost their breast milk supply and protecting the breastfeeding relationship will be shared as well as advice on when to refer on for more skilled support from a Lactation Consultant.

About Catina Adams

Catina is the course coordinator of the Child, Family and Community Nursing course at La Trobe University. She is is undertaking her PhD, researching how Enhanced Maternal and Child Health nurses support women experiencing family violence. Her other special interest is breastfeeding support, having written the Breastfeeding Strategy at Hume City Council, which included establishing the breastfeeding drop-in service. She works in private practice supporting women breastfeeding and parenting.
She offers a caring, down-to-earth and practical approach to early parenting. Her experience and knowledge as a midwife and Maternal and Child Health nurse and being a mother of five enables her to understand the experience of new parenthood. I have supported families in many birthing/parenting settings and from many backgrounds.