This event presented in collaboration with Inland Empire Breastfeeding Coalition
In this presentation, Ashley Renee Sayers, IBCLC, Ojibwe, delves into the crucial topic of supporting human milk feeding for infants with cleft lips and/or palates. Drawing from her extensive experience as a lactation consultant, Ashley offers insights into empowering families and navigating the unique challenges faced in these cases.
Attendees will gain valuable knowledge and practical strategies to enhance the care and well-being of cleft-affected infants through compassionate and culturally sensitive approaches to human milk feeding.
By the end of the webinar, the participant should be able to:
1. Identify nutritional + nonnutritive benefits of human milk feeding specific to CL/P infants.
2. Demonstrate techniques to facilitate at breast/chest feeding & assess ability/transfer of at breast/chest feeding per CL/P infant.
3. Provide relevant support to families of CL/P infants.
1.5 E- CERPs will be awarded from IEBfC if purchased.
About the Speaker:
Ashley Renee Sayers, Turtle Clan Ojibwe (Oh-jib-way), is a distinguished figure in lactation support and maternal care. As the founder of the Native Breastfeeding Coalition of California, she has been a trailblazer in advocating for Indigenous human milk feeding practices and promoting cultural awareness in lactation support. Her dedication and expertise were recognized with the prestigious U.S. Breastfeeding Committee’s 2023 Native Knowledge Award.
As an IBCLC and a full spectrum doula, Ashley brings a wealth of experience to her work. She has honed her skills both as a hospital lactation consultant, with her foundational years spent in a bustling inner-city Baby-Friendly hospital serving over 4200+ patients annually, and in busy outpatient care settings. Ashley’s training includes invaluable mentorship and hands-on experience in the NICU, where she has provided vital support to families facing unique challenges.
Throughout her career, Ashley Renee has shown exceptional dedication to supporting diverse families in meeting their human milk feeding goals. She has particularly specialized in assisting cleft lip and palate families, demonstrating her commitment to inclusive and compassionate care. In her most recent role as Continuing Education Coordinator with BreastfeedLA, Ashley continues to contribute to the field by facilitating professional development opportunities for lactation specialists and maternal health professionals.