Devane-Johnson Conducts Live Webinar for Lamaze International

In celebration of Black Breastfeeding week, Stephanie DeVane-Johnson recently conducted a live webinar for Lamaze International entitled "A Qualitative Study of Social, Cultural, and Historical Influences on Some African American Women’s Infant-Feeding Practices."

The purpose of her presentation was to identify and describe cultural/socio-historical factors influencing breastfeeding beliefs and behaviors among contemporary African American women. Socio-historical factors include events, experiences and other phenomena that have been socially, generationally and culturally passed down and integrated into families and communities that influence health beliefs and health behaviors.

Lamaze International recognizes the importance of continuing education. Benefits include learning about relevant issues and exploring new research. Integrating this new information into our role as childbirth educators and birth professionals allows clients and students to receive the best evidence-based information in support of a safe and healthy birth.