The Global Breastfeeding Education Initiative (BFEI) Webinar Series, hosted by UNITAR, promotes breastfeeding education and improves maternal and child health outcomes globally. This series serves as a crucial resource for healthcare professionals committed to advancing breastfeeding through evidence-based education and practices. The series consist of three webinars: this is the third and last webinar of the series.

1. Beyond the basics: Breastfeeding and vulnerable groups  

   
   Date: 20 November 2024, 03:00 PM (GMT+2:00)
   This webinar addresses the unique challenges faced by vulnerable populations, such as HIV-positive women, survivors of domestic violence, refugee mothers, and preemies in breastfeeding. It will explore strategies for tailored support, including culturally sensitive approaches, individualized counseling, and practices like skin-to-skin contact, while highlighting stories of resilience from mothers overcoming postpartum depression.
   

   Agenda

   The following topics will be discussed during this session:

   • Supporting decision-making: Counselling and education for HIV-Positive women considering breastfeeding
   • Building bridges: Supporting survivors of domestic violence on breastfeeding initiation and duration
   • Skin-to-skin contact and kangaroo mother care: Enhancing breastfeeding Success in Preemies
   • Celebrate progress: Stories of triumph and resilience from breastfeeding mothers overcoming postpartum depression 

   The overall objective will be to explore the unique challenges and barriers faced by vulnerable groups in initiating and sustaining breastfeeding, and to develop strategies and interventions to provide tailored support and advocacy for these populations. 

   Learning Objectives

   1. Understand the unique challenges faced by HIV-positive women in making decisions about breastfeeding.
   2. Recognise the importance of individualized counseling and education in empowering HIV-positive women to make informed choices regarding infant feeding practices. 
   3. Identify the specific barriers and challenges faced by refugee mothers in initiating and sustaining breastfeeding. 
   4. Learn culturally sensitive approaches to provide support and assistance to refugee mothers in overcoming breastfeeding challenges. 
   5. Understand the importance of skin-to-skin contact and kangaroo mother care in neonatal care settings. 
   6. Gain insights into the experiences of breastfeeding mothers who have overcome postpartum depression.
   7. Appreciate the importance of sharing stories of triumph and resilience to inspire and empower breastfeeding mothers facing similar challenges. 

   Speakers

   Mrs. Andrea Jordan

   Celebrate Progress: Stories of Triumph and Resilience from Breastfeeding Mothers Overcoming Postpartum Depression

   Ms. Mary Thompson

   Building Bridges: Supporting Survivors of Domestic Violence on Breastfeeding Initiation and Duration

   Dr. Chang Yen-li Chain

   Supporting Decision-Making: Counselling and Education for HIV-Positive Women Considering Breastfeeding

   Professor Silke Mader

   Skin-to-Skin Contact and Kangaroo Care: Enhancing Breastfeeding Success in Preemies

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