March Scholar Support Night: Advocating for Families Before, During, and After a NICU Experience

Date/Time: Mar. 31, 2020, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: https://bostonmedicalcenter.zoom.us/j/950169513
RSVP by email: bostonbreastfeeding@bmc.org
RSVP by phone: 6174143730
Register here: http://bit.ly/VitalVillageRSVP

Join us for Part 2 of the Scholar Support Night series on Supporting Famileis of Babies with Complex Needs! 

Guest facilitators Paulina Erices and Barbara Deloian of Special Kids Special Care will be leading a webinar and discussion around strategies for lactation providers to advocate for families in the NICU. 

Learning objectives:

• Describe the role of lactation professionals and supporters working with the family of a NICU graduate.
• Explain the parent-child relationship framework as a tool to support positive relationships in/for the breastfeeding dyad 
• Explore strategies to promote self and community care for families who have experienced a NICU stay with their baby.
• Explore strategies to become family advocates in the NICU to help preserve the family unit and the relationship.