Breastfeeding in Emergencies - Amber Ziring, MSW, MPH, IBCLC
Infant Feeding in Emergencies - Amber Ziring, MSW, MPH, IBCLC
Topic Overview: This presentation will cover risks associated with infant feeding in emergencies, how to conduct a simple triage as an infant feeding responder, supporting safer infant feeding practices in an emergency, use of a trauma and culturally informed approach, and how to obtain personal resources for emergency preparedness.
Speaker info: Amber Ziring began supporting lactation as a translator in Honduras, later becoming a La Leche League leader before becoming an IBCLC. She worked as an infant feeding specialist for Syrian refugees in Greece, where she learned of the importance of safe infant feeding in emergencies. Upon her return to the US, Amber wrote the Portland Metro area's regional guidance on infant feeding in emergencies. Amber is passionate about developing lactation consultants as emergency responders to ensure infant wellbeing in disasters. She currently works for the Oregon Pediatric Society as a project manager.
