Learners will understand the unique needs of LGBTQ+ families as it relates to infant feeding.


Learner Objectives

  1. Describe breastfeeding and chestfeeding in gender diverse/gender expansive families
  2. Provide culturally sensitive and inclusive patient care to LGBTQ+ families through the life course

 


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Essential Activities

  1. Objective #1 Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding: Read the following cases #1 transmasculine study through the life course, #2 lesbian non-gestational parent, #3 cisgender male case and moderate a class discussion using the questions provided in the cases.
  2. Objective #2 LGBTQ+ Inclusive Patient Care: Write down all the terms for pregnancy and lactation that they can. Have the class share and then sort into gendered and non-gendered. Download this PowerPoint  to walk through this learning activity.
  3. Objective #2 LGBTQ+ Inclusive Patient Care: Identify one component of their current clinical environment that may be seen as unwelcoming to members of the LGBTQ+ community and describe an inclusive alternative. See the above PowerPoint for examples of inclusive alternatives.

 

 

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Medical Knowledge

Your learners will understand the anatomy of the breast, the physiology of lactogenesis and the challenges of breastfeeding.

System Based Practice

Learners will be able to coordinate services with other professionals, laypersons and community groups, consistent with an interprofessional and team-based approach to care.

Practice Based Learning

Learners will educate themselves and others about breastfeeding.

Interpersonal Communication Skills

Learners will communicate effectively with patients, families and other medical providers regarding breastfeeding as well as understand the concept of cultural humility and how to provide culturally effective breastfeeding care.