Topic 1. Overview of the LEARN Model

  The LEARN model is a relational communication tool 32,33 that you can use to promote a positive breastfeeding experience. The LEARN model: Incorporates what you’ve already learned about the Socio-Ecological Model, Reflective Practice, Evidence-Informed Practice, Cultural Safety, and Trauma Informed Care Can be used across the continuum of care Is non-linear—the acronym shows a […]

Topic 4. Trauma Informed Care

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Topic 3. Cultural Safety

  (Click on the grey bars below to move between the slides. Click on the bi-directional arrows at the lower right corner below the slides to enter/exit full screen.)   Supporting Indigenous Families  Canada’s Indigenous women traditionally breastfed their babies, as did people of every ethnic and cultural background before infant formula became widely available. […]

Topic 1. Positive and Negative Support Themes

  * Note that this table is adapted from a study that only included participants who identified as mothers. – Adapted with permission from Chaput et al. (2015)4,9,10   A note on “uneasy listening” Understanding patient perspectives is an important part of patient and family centered care. Patient perspectives can highlight what is working well, […]

Topic 1. Your Impact

  (Click on the grey bars below to move between the slides. Click on the bi-directional arrows at the lower right corner below the slides to enter/exit full screen.)   How Jennifer promotes a positive breastfeeding experience in practice After experiencing breastfeeding difficulties with her son, Jennifer was motivated to switch her area of nursing […]