Kelly Durbin's book, Protecting Your Potential for Breastfeeding
In this conversation, Christine and Kelly Durbin discuss the multifaceted challenges and opportunities surrounding breastfeeding. They emphasize the importance of data in understanding breastfeeding trends, the need for improved education and community support, and the role of lactation consultants in protecting breastfeeding potential. They also address the decline of community support post-pandemic and the necessity of reframing breastfeeding education to better prepare parents. The conversation highlights the ethical considerations in lactation support and the importance of fostering a supportive environment for breastfeeding families.
Takeaways
Data is crucial for understanding breastfeeding trends.
States should collect breastfeeding data at local levels.
Community support for breastfeeding has declined post-pandemic.
Prenatal education on breastfeeding needs to be improved.
Lactation consultants play a vital role in supporting breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding education should be reframed to focus on real experiences.
Protecting breastfeeding potential is essential for mothers.
Conflicts of interest in lactation support must be addressed.
Community knowledge of breastfeeding is vital for success.
The breastfeeding culture in the U.S. needs significant upgrades.
Titles
Breastfeeding: Data, Support, and Education
Navigating the Challenges of Breastfeeding
sound bites
"The data is incredibly important."
"We need to strengthen our outcomes."
"This isn't a get rich field."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Breastfeeding Conversations
02:49 The Importance of Data in Breastfeeding
05:47 Challenges in Breastfeeding Support
08:29 The Need for Improved Education
11:31 Community Support and Its Decline
14:28 Reframing Breastfeeding Education
17:30 Protecting Breastfeeding Potential
19:55 The Role of Lactation Consultants
23:03 Navigating Conflicts of Interest
25:44 Future Directions in Breastfeeding Support
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