As I'm literally in the middle of hanging wallpaper (I needed a break!) 
I'll be quick.

In terms of the presentation to staff, I'd present it as you telling 
them how they can combat "common sense" myths.  So your role is to give 
them ideas about how to deal with Mums/other professionals who say 
"Everyone knows that..." and then present them with the stuff they are 
perpetuating.  It sets the tone as "I know you are too well informed to 
think these silly things, but others may think them so I'm giving you 
the evidence so you feel supported in dismissing them!"

Leaves them in a bind... they can hardly say they agree with the myth.  
Also gives space for genuine "Oh my gosh, I didn't know that!" in a way 
that makes the problem someone elses.  So you could name it something 
like "Dismissing the myth, but not the Mother" or "How Everyone Knows 
Nothing!".  :-)

You can start by asking for a brainstorm of the silliest thing they've 
ever heard, and write them up on the board, and as they laugh at the 
silly stuff, add in other stuff.  When the silly myths are done and 
dusted, turn it over to "Well, here's five things you can concentrate on 
if parents are really resistant to myth busting, such as..." and then 
give them the 5 things you want every single on of them to be supportive 
on all the time.  Present these five things are their "get out of a 
sticky situation" short list.

Morgan Gallagher

Ilene Fabisch wrote:
> Has anyone got a simple presentation to dispell myths etc. that can be used with maternity staff RN's?Creative ideas for presenting such information?  I'm sure I can come up with something but thought if it's already out there why reinvent the wheel. 

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