On-Demand Recording: Adoptive Breastfeeding: Journey from Personal Experience to Professional Expertise

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Tracks: Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology, Techniques, Physiology and Endocrinology

Breastfeeding/chestfeeding can provide psychological and immunological support to an adopted infant. It can create an enriching bond between adoptive parents and infants. During my first-hand experience with adoptive breastfeeding, I came across various challenges, leading me to a professional journey of helping other adoptive parents meet their feeding goals. This presentation is about the challenges and impacts of adoptive breastfeeding, how it benefits parent- baby dyad, and role of family/support systems in adoptive breastfeeding through the lens of my personal and professional experiences.

Learning Objectives: 

• Describe techniques used in adoptive breastfeeding.
• Identify at least 1 implementational and 1 emotional challenge faced by parents opting for adoptive breastfeeding.
• Describe some possible impacts of chestfeeding for a family experiencing adoption
• Summarize the Newman Goldfarb protocol of induced lactation.

Speakers: 
Ojas Suniti Vinay, MSc Biodiversity – IBCLC, Sushrut Hospital

This session qualifies for 1.50 hours of L-CERP credit.