How Doulas Impact Successful Breastfeeding in Communities of Color (updated link)
The African American Subcommittee of the Sacramento Breastfeeding Coalition presents: How Doulas Impact Successful Breastfeeding in Communities of Color
Thursday, August 31, 2023, from 11:30 am- 1:30 pm
Free 1.5 L-CERPs/1.5 CPEUs/1.5 Contact Hours available pending approval
Guest Speakers:
• Nicole Morris, MTS, Doula Support Services Coordinator, Alameda County Public Health Department
• Kairis Chiaji, Executive Founder, Children of the Sun BP Doulas, Inc.
• Juanita Weathersby, BSN, RN, IBCLC, Haven for Birth
Panel moderated by Kavisa Wood, IBCLC, Nourishing Justly
Learning Objectives:
• Discuss the benefits that Breastfeeding people gain from doula support during Breastfeeding initiation and duration.
• Understand how the DCHS Medi-Cal Doula Benefit Operates.
• Identify 3 ways to promote, support, respect, and collaborate between doulas, lactation consultants, and the L&D postpartum team.