Supporting survivors of sexual abuse in their breastfeeding journeys
Breastfeeding Housecalls & Lactation Clinic takes a special interest in helping survivors of sexual abuse in the area of breastfeeding. While we know that many mothers who have survived sexual abuse are able to find healing through breastfeeding, we know that others may not (and that's ok).
Being breastfeeding experts means that we not only understand the benefits of breastfeeding, but it also means that our larger focus is on the wellness of women, not on a feeding method having to be experienced similarly by every woman.
I hope the following presentation is insightful to families and providers alike, and that after going through it, you have gained:
• Perspective of what it feels like to be both a survivor and a new parent
• Relief from guilt and pressure of the choice to breastfeed or not
• The green light to talk about survivorship and breastfeeding with providers
• The green light for survivors to think about breastfeeding and educate themselves while pregnant
• Empowerment to be able to do something impactful about sexual abuse within the birth and breastfeeding realm
• Confidence to explore the topic more with those who need to hear about it
• Knowledge on how to talk about sexual abuse to other new parents
Please consider my time and authorship prior to sharing or citing this presentation. If you’d like me to offer this presentation to a group, please email me.
