Webinars

Michelle Finn joined us on 3/11/2022 to discuss Ten Step Tuesday and how to use this great new resource in your facilities.

Retiring High 5 for Mom & Baby Coordinator Gwen Whittit reflects on the program and introduces incoming coordinator Cara Gerhardt. Recorded December 15, 2021.

High 5 for Mom & Baby webinar presented November 19, 2021 by Michelle Finn and Suzanne Bentley. Visit https://high5kansas.org.

High 5 for Mom & Baby coordinator Gwen Whittit outlines how the program helps hospitals implement evidence-based practices proven to support breastfeeding success and improve infant and maternal health outcomes. More than 80% of new mothers come to the hospital with the intention to breastfeed their babies, and recognition as a High 5 for Mom & Baby facility reassures delivering mothers that they'll have the support they need to successfully initiate and maintain breastfeeding. The program provides hospitals with resources, examples, policy templates, and more to help facilities take their maternity care to the next level and achieve recognition. Visit high5kansas.org to learn more. Recorded September 23, 2021.

Presented by High 5 for Mom & Baby Coordinator Gwen Whittit and Michelle Finn, Lactation Lead, University of Kansas Hospital Description: Gwen Whittit and Michelle Finn lead a discussion on continuing education and how to make it more fun. Related resources and links available via: https://i.high5kansas.org/hi5rs/20210520-ContinuingEdFun.pdf & https://i.high5kansas.org/hi5rs/20210520-ContinuingEdFun.docx Presented May 20, 2021.

Presented by High 5 for Mom & Baby Coordinator Gwen Whittit and Kathy Walker Description: Gwen Whittit and Kathy Walker facilitate an open discussion on how the Plan Do Study Act (PDSA) model can help you facilitate change in your hospital to better support successful breastfeeding - resulting in better infant and maternal health as well as improved patient satisfaction. Presented February 18, 2021.

Presented by Cathy Carothers, BLA, IBCLC, FILCA; Co-Director of Every Mother, Inc. Additional resources: https://i.high5kansas.org/hi5rs/20200818-DealingWithToughOnes.docx & https://i.high5kansas.org/hi5rs/20200818-ScriptingMessages.docx Description: As hospitals work on implementing positive maternity care practices, new parents are not always as gung-ho about these changes. They often have prior expectations, and showing them a different way takes skill and sensitivity, especially when they are resistant. This webinar addresses active listening skills that can help build rapport with patients and their family members, as well as practical ways to talk with families about rooming-in, safe sleep, pacifier use, and exclusive breastfeeding when moms believe their babies need formula. As part of the webinar, attendees will receive sample scripting that can be used when talking with parents about tough situations. Presented August 18, 2020.

A time for questions and discussion about the new High 5 for Mom & Baby Premier Program with Gwen Whittit, Program Coordinator. Learn more at https://high5kansas.org

High 5 for Mom & Baby Coordinator Gwen Whittit and Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition Executive Director Brenda Bandy present information on how hospitals can improve mPINC scores. Additional resources: Kansas 2018 mPINC report - https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/pdf/mpinc/states/2018/kansas-2018-mpinc-report.pdf mPINC Scoring Algorithm - https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/data/mpinc/scoring.htm 2018 Survey Questions (2020 survey will be the same) - https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/data/mpinc/pdf/mPINC-Survey-Instrument-2018-508.pdf