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Supporting Autistic People to Breastfeed

LCGB are delighted to announce an open access conversation with #ActuallyAutistic researcher Dr Aimee Grant. We will be celebrating and supporting neurodiverse families, communities and lactation supporters. We'll be talking about: How to use respectful, accurate language How to support neurodiverse children and parents Breastfeeding experiences of neurodiverse parents How to care for yourself while working as a lactation advocate if you identify as neurodiverse How we're moving away from a medical model of Autism And... the positive stories and experiences of being Autistic The session also includes resources and materials written and curated by Autistic parents and researchers.

A History of Positioning and Attachment – Updated

This original recording uses historical theory and practice to develop excellence in evidence based practice for all those supporting breastfeeding and babies. A chronological analysis of recommended approaches to positioning and attachment during the newborn period. A research-based summary that clarifies which approaches make early breastfeeding easier, which make it more difficult, and why. Includes the information needed to implement a simplified breastfeeding initiation strategy designed to reduce the incidence of the 3 most common early problems, as well as details about online resources freely available to families. It will be of interest to IBCLCs, aspiring IBCLCs, midwives, health visitors,…

Red Flags for Breastfeeding Supporters

How do breastfeeding helpers distinguish between harmless temporary issues during lactation and signs and symptoms of serious conditions that require immediate referral to a health professional? This presentation illustrates maternal and infant “red flags” and helps differentiate those that are transient from those that may become dangerous. It will be of interest to IBCLCs, aspiring IBCLCs, midwives, health visitors, neonatal nurses, doctors, breastfeeding counsellors and peer supporters, all those working with families and babies.