Barriers to Breastfeeding in Appalachia: A Sociocultural Perspective
The issue of lower breastfeeding rates in Appalachia goes beyond poverty – as many women in the region are willing to travel out of the area to receive good care. Why isn’t access to care easier to obtain in these rural areas? Why are women getting most of their prenatal education from their family members – making much of the education outdated and incorrect? Why have these women lost trust in their healthcare providers that are local?
The answers to these question reverts back to two major conclusions:
- Women are still considered second class in Appalachia and;
- Many healthcare providers do not understand Appalachian culture in order to serve them in the best way possible.
This presentation will discuss: a. What these specific barriers are; b. How we, as health professionals, can approach these barriers; c. How to help to create a new culture trend; and d. How to empower Appalachian women to take hone of their healthcare – specifically their birth and breastfeeding journey.
This lecture was originally offered as part of the GOLD Lactation Conference 2019.
Stephanie Carroll is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who lives in southeast Ohio with her two daughters. She founded the Appalachian Breastfeeding Network in May of 2016. Now has grown to over 500 members across 15 states. Stephanie owns a private practice and works for a Breast Pump DME part-time. She also works as a speaker and marketing manager for Lactation Education Consultants. She continues to work towards transformation of breastfeeding culture, women's health equity, and increasing access to care in Appalachia, giving a voice to Appalachia, which continues to be underserved and overlooked.
Objective 1: Describe Appalachian culture in means of a woman’s expectations, from family life to healthcare surroundings.
Objective 2: Discuss specific barriers in women’s healthcare in Appalachian; specifically of birthing age.
Objective 3: Describe tools to help create a new culture trend in Appalachia centered around breastfeeding success and duration
The issue of lower breastfeeding rates in Appalachia goes beyond poverty – as many women in the region are willing to travel out of the area to receive good care. Why isn’t access to care easier to obtain in these rural areas? Why are women getting most of their prenatal education from their family members – making much of the education outdated and incorrect? Why have these women lost trust in their healthcare providers that are local?
The answers to these question reverts back to two major conclusions:
- Women are still considered second class in Appalachia and;
- Many healthcare providers do not understand Appalachian culture in order to serve them in the best way possible.
This presentation will discuss: a. What these specific barriers are; b. How we, as health professionals, can approach these barriers; c. How to help to create a new culture trend; and d. How to empower Appalachian women to take hone of their healthcare – specifically their birth and breastfeeding journey.
Accreditation
CERPs - Continuing Education Recognition Points Applicable to IBCLC Lactation Consultants, Certified Lactation Consultants (CLCs), CBEs, CLE, Doulas & Birth Educators. GOLD Conferences has been designated as a Long Term Provider of CERPs by the IBLCE--Approval #CLT114-07. 1 L-CERP Approved.
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Viewing Time: 2 Weeks
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(IBCLC) Education and Communication, (IBCLC) Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology, Cultural Competency
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