Screening and workshop for the public on preparing for emergencies & countering commercial influence on infant feeding decisions.

“Through an intimate and artistic lens, Milk brings a universal perspective on the politics, commercialization and controversies surrounding birth and infant feeding over the canvas of stunningly beautiful visuals and poignant voices from around the globe.”

Together with the Midwives Association of the Northwest Territories and the Northwest Territories Association of Naturopathic Doctors, SafelyFed Canada is presenting a free screening of Milk followed by a workshop on preparing for emergencies and countering commercial influence in infant feeding for parents and other members of the public.

– How to prepare for an emergency during pregnancy or with young children

– Helping very young children cope in and after a major emergency

– Protecting your decisions on how to feed your baby from commercial influence

Following the public workshop, health care workers and other service providers who work with young families are invited to wrap up the afternoon with a discussion of the implications of emergencies and commercial influence on clinical practice & program design and management.

This section will be of interest to midwives, nurses, physicians and lactation consultants, as well as doulas, early childhood educators and social services providers. A certificate of attendance will provided for those attending the workshop.

Professional topics include:

– Skills for emergency breastfeeding support

– Remediation of lactation problems during response & recovery

– Practical advocacy for IYCF-E preparedness & response: donations

– How industry influence makes your job harder and less effective

– Identify how you and your organization are targeted for influence

– Practical steps to address conflict of interest and improve care