We are live @OzBreastfeeding #COVID19 panel discussion
@DrKarleenG We didn’t have to start from scratch when formulating guidelines for new mothers & newborns with COVID-19
We are live @OzBreastfeeding #COVID19 panel discussion @DrKarleenG We didn’t have to start from scratch when formulating guidelines for new mothers & newborns with COVID-19
We are live @OzBreastfeeding #COVID19 panel discussion @DrKarleenG We didn’t have to start from scratch when formulating guidelines for new mothers & newborns with COVID-19
The lessons from HIV pandemic should inform #breastfeeding guidelines
@WHO recommends NO separation of mother & infant
This has effects on maternal caregiving capacity & infant mental health #MentalHealthMatters
The lessons from HIV pandemic should inform #breastfeeding guidelines @WHO recommends NO separation of mother & infant This has effects on maternal caregiving capacity & infant mental health #MentalHealthMatters
The lessons from HIV pandemic should inform #breastfeeding guidelines @WHO recommends NO separation of mother & infant This has effects on maternal caregiving capacity & infant mental health #MentalHealthMatters
Different approaches give mothers confusing messages leaving them in a difficult position.
First Australian guidelines published in Queensland aligned with @WHO recommendations
Different approaches give mothers confusing messages leaving them in a difficult position.First Australian guidelines published in Queensland aligned with @WHO recommendations
Different approaches give mothers confusing messages leaving them in a difficult position.First Australian guidelines published in Queensland aligned with @WHO recommendations
Problems in Australia:
-Limited visiting times for women in NICU
-Baby transferred across borders without mother leading to separation of newborn & mum
-What about fathers?
MARCH: Include 🤰🏽🤱🏽women in #CovidVaccine research
WHY DID THIS NOT HAPPEN?
WHY??
#GenderEquity should include equity in research
Mixed messaging around #COVIDVaccination in 🤰🏽🤱🏽
Take home message:
Benefits of vaccination in areas of high community transmission outweighs the risks for 🤱🏽🤰🏽women
Mixed messaging around #COVIDVaccination in Take home message:Benefits of vaccination in areas of high community transmission outweighs the risks for women
Mixed messaging around #COVIDVaccination in Take home message:Benefits of vaccination in areas of high community transmission outweighs the risks for women
Lessons:
Children are not small adults
Infants are not small children
Women are not small men
Women are also not men with breasts
#DiversityandInclusion #Equity
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