Join us for this unique and important conversation on Monday October 3, 2022. Please register ahead of time HERE.

Topic Overview: The population of chest and breastfeeding persons is at particular risk for being exposed to interpersonal violence, which has been associated with negative outcomes in the areas of reproductive health, establishment of lactation, and effectiveness of lactation. Care providers for this population should be aware of risk factors, recognize when violence may be present, and be equipped to discuss violence with clients. This presentation will introduce the learner to the ways in which interpersonal violence may present in the lactating population, and also provide a foundation for building a respectful, resilient, and trauma-informed practice.

Our Speaker: Emily Middleton, MSN, RN, CPN is currently working as a home visiting nurse case manager for Babies First! and CaCoon programs in Linn County, Oregon. Her desire is to help pregnant people and families achieve their health and wellness goals by meeting them where they are and providing support and encouragement on their parenting journey. She works to identify and intervene when violence is present in families. Her experience as a pediatric nurse as well as a forensic nurse provides perspective on how violence can impact young parents and children as well as healthcare providers who bear witness. It brings her joy to share with other healthcare providers on how to provide safe space for those they care for while developing their own sense of resilience and confidence.

1.5 L-CERPs will be awarded to current OWLA members who attended this discussion live and in it’s entirety