Hello all!  I know I've heard someone talk about this before, but my brain
cells aren't connecting today (yes, I was fed ABM)!

I will be training a small group of professional, paraprofessional, and
clerical staff about the importance of promoting breastfeeding.  It is
designed to be basic introductory information about why it is important to
promote breastfeeding with our clients.

I would like to do an exercise during the training to help the staff
recognize their own personal biases for (or against) breastfeeding -
based on their previous experiences or knowledge.

The outcome I am seeking is that they recognize their biases so that they
don't subconsciously interfere with our breastfeeding promotion efforts.
(For example, a woman who didn't breastfeed her infant might feel that
her kids turned out ok, so why should she "push" breastfeeding on
others.)

All ideas are welcome.  TIA!

Debi VanderMey Barr       [log in to unmask]
Breastfeeding Promotion Coordinator, Oregon WIC Program
Portland, Oregon    (where it's a blustery day...)