Be Your “Breast” You! Self Care Strategies for Lactation Professionals to Avoid Burnout
Currently, occupational stressors and burnout are at an all-time high. Lactation professionals are not immune to this phenomenon. Lactation professionals often work in very demanding and stressful environments. They are very skilled at caring for their clients. They adeptly help new mothers learn to nourish their babies; however, they often lack prioritizing self care to enhance their own health and mental wellbeing. Overtime, stressors that are not addressed, can cause unhappiness and stress related diseases in the body. This presentation was created to bring awareness to the levels and causation of stressors, find better balance in the workplace, and to create an individualized care plan to bring more harmony and wellness to ultimately avoid occupational burnout.
This lecture was originally offered as part of the GOLD Lactation Conference 2024.
As a seasoned RN and IBCLC, Stacy Notestine has been blessed to work with thousands of mom & baby dyads.
She started her career in 1991 as a labor and delivery nurse, and in 2005 she became an IBCLC. She has worked in many different areas that have enhanced her experiences and knowledge to help moms and babies.
In 2011 she founded her private practice, Baby's Best Beginning. Before working private practice full time, she worked on the lactation team and as the NICU Lactation Educator in the second largest pediatric hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
In 2017 Stacy graduated from an esteemed yoga training program to teach as a registered yoga teacher. She also has training as a certified infant massage therapist, essential oils wellness advocate, reiki master and she has also completed 2 levels of craniosacral therapy. Most recently she completed a transformative nurse coaching program and plans to sit for board certification.
Her recent interests include sharing her love of yoga, meditation, and breath work, specifically with lactation professionals, to help decrease the stressors in their current world and work place in an organic way.
Stacy has 4 amazing grown children and have 2 beautiful grandchildren.
1. List the signs and symptoms of professional burnout in the workplace.
2. Describe 3 techniques to help with stress management to prevent burnout in the workplace.
3. Describe how a meditation exercise to experience parasympathetic engagement will enhance a sense of calm and grounding.
Currently, occupational stressors and burnout are at an all-time high. Lactation professionals are not immune to this phenomenon. Lactation professionals often work in very demanding and stressful environments. They are very skilled at caring for their clients. They adeptly help new mothers learn to nourish their babies; however, they often lack prioritizing self care to enhance their own health and mental wellbeing. Overtime, stressors that are not addressed, can cause unhappiness and stress related diseases in the body. This presentation was created to bring awareness to the levels and causation of stressors, find better balance in the workplace, and to create an individualized care plan to bring more harmony and wellness to ultimately avoid occupational burnout.
Accreditation
CERPs - Continuing Education Recognition Points
Applicable to International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs), Certified Lactation Counselors (CLCs), Certified Lactation Educators (CLEs), Childbirth Educators (CBEs) and Doulas. GOLD Conferences has been designated as a Long Term Provider of CERPs by IBLCE--Approval #CLT114-07. This program is approved for 1 E-CERP.
AAFP CME Credits for Physicians & Nurses
The American Academy of Family Physicians has reviewed this activity and deemed it acceptable for AAFP credit. Term of approval is from 04/01/2025 to 04/01/2026. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This activity is approved for 1 AAFP Elective CME credit.
Dietetic CPEUs - Continuing Professional Education Units
Applicable to Dieticians & Nutritionists, this program is approved for 1 Dietetic CPEU by the Commission on Dietetic Registration - the credentialing agency for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Midwifery CEUs - MEAC / NARM Contact Hours
This program is accredited through the Midwifery Education & Accreditation Council (MEAC) for 1 Contact Hour (0.1 MEAC CEU).
It is also recognized by the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) for 1 CEU/Contact Hour. Please note that 0.1 MEAC CEU is equivalent to 1.0 NARM CEU/Contact Hour.
Nurse Contact Hours
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the American Nurses Association Massachusetts, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission (ANCC) on Accreditation for 1 Nursing Contact Hour.
Nurse Contact Hours are valid until 04/02/2026.
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Additional Details
Viewing Time: 2 Weeks
Tags / Categories
(IBCLC) Clinical Skills, (IBCLC) Ethical and Legal Issues, Self-care for the Lactation Consultant
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