The Intersection Between Infant Feeding, Sleep, Mental Health, & Family Well-Being Webinar

New parents often have questions and concerns about balancing infant feeding and sleep, and the changes and challenges that go along with it. It is important to meet families where they are at the intersection between infant feeding, sleep, mental health, and family well-being. As perinatal professionals, we can support them in gaining greater understanding of what to expect for infant feeding and sleep, as well as how to navigate challenges that may arise during their transition to parenthood and the first years with their little one.

This presentation begins with evidence-based information about common topics and concerns related to infant and family sleep. Participants will leave with an understanding of the key steps for how to integrate the management of sleep challenges into a postpartum care plan. This includes 1.) a process for obtaining information about current sleep, and the variety of factors that may be impacting infant and parental sleep; 2.) elements to consider as a postpartum care plan is created; and 3.) how to provide evidence-based information and resources in a compassionate manner that will allow informed decision-making about next steps toward their goals. Incorporating this process into one’s practice will lead to more comprehensive care plans that take into account the realities and needs of each family.

Date: Tuesday, June 13th

Time: 12:30pm – 2pm PST

Presenter: Joy MacTavish, MA, IBCLC, RLC

Cost: FREE

Location: Zoom

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This webinar does not provide any Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

This webinar will be recorded and available on the Perinatal Support WA webinar page.  If you cannot attend in person, you do not need to register.  Recording will be uploaded approximately 1 month after the training.

About the presenter:

Joy MacTavish, MA, IBCLC, RLC has been supporting families during the perinatal period for over 15 years. She is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and certified Holistic Sleep Coach, focusing on the intersections of infant feeding, sleep, and family well-being. Through her business, Sound Beginnings, she provides compassionate and evidence-based support to families in the greater Seattle area, and virtually everywhere else.

This free webinar is available to anyone working with families during the perinatal period and is offered by Perinatal Support WA through a grant from Strengthening Families Washington at the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF).