JO Ann Allen

Registered Nurse, IBCLC, Research consultant at UIC College of Nursing, Lactation Mentor and Educator

[JO Ann Allen @JOAaa2020]

@iamKSealsAllers @ava Can I quote you? Love this

[JO Ann Allen @JOAaa2020]

@mclemoremr Happy. Birthday. Happy New Year🎉🎈🎁🎂🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🥰🎉

[JO Ann Allen @JOAaa2020]

@BlkMamasMatter Happy Black Breastfeeding Week

[Blk Bfing Week @BlkBfingWeek]

Happening NOW! Head on over to @blackmamasmatter on Instagram for an amazing conversation with Andrea Serano of Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere

Gather all of the jewels they will be sharing about breastfeeding benefits!!

#BBW21 #TheBigPause #CollectiveRest #CollectivePower

[HealthConnect One @HealthConnctOne]

Q8. And finally, as we honor Black Breastfeeding tradition and reclaim the power of pause, how can we use rest as resistance?

#HCOBFing @NEMSBP @BlkBfingWeek @BMBFA @Support_ROSE @JOAaa2020

[JO Ann Allen @JOAaa2020]

A8 Use rest as resistance to revitalize, re assess and regain the strength and power to continue the work after the rest has been taken. #hcobfing

[JO Ann Allen @JOAaa2020]

@HealthConnctOne @BMBFA @NEMSBP @BlkBfingWeek @Support_ROSE @Chibluz A7 I encourage families to accept and request meals from members in their community. Do as much skin to skin as possible. Put their oxygen mask on first. Please don’t sweat the small stuff. ENJOY your baby. #hcobfing

[Centering Healthcare Institute @CenteringHealth]

@HealthConnctOne @BMBFA @BlkBfingWeek @Support_ROSE @JOAaa2020 @NEMSBP @BlkMamasMatter @chocolatemlkdoc @Chibluz Peer support = everything. Some of the breastfeeding support comes from other moms. Centering makes it possible for moms to support each other through experience sharing. They also form lasting friendships & community connections. @BMBFA @BlkBfingWeek @Support_ROSE @JOAaa2020

[JO Ann Allen @JOAaa2020]

A6 I smile and ask…How do you feel about breastfeeding? I affirm the answer and then go on to share my education and experience. Begin by engaging the person and instill my genuine interest to promote and support breastfeeding. #hcobfing

[HealthConnect One @HealthConnctOne]

Q5. How do you handle a situation where a breastfeeding/chestfeeding person needs to be “seen” by a lactation support provider? #HCOBFing

@BMBFA @BlkBfingWeek @JOAaa2020 @Support_ROSE @NEMSBP

[JO Ann Allen @JOAaa2020]

@HealthConnctOne @BMBFA @BlkBfingWeek @Support_ROSE @NEMSBP I attempt to assist by phone or a safe platform. Also have referred to Doula friends with Birth and Breastfeeding In Color Tytina Sanders Bey. If needed refer to HCP #hcobfing

[JO Ann Allen @JOAaa2020]

@HealthConnctOne @BMBFA @BlkBfingWeek @Support_ROSE @NEMSBP I attempt to assist by phone or a safe platform. Also have referred to Doula friends with Birth and Breastfeeding In Color Tytina Sanders Bey. If needed refer to HCP #hcobfing

[HealthConnect One @HealthConnctOne]

Useful tips for creating safe space in this virtual world. Thanks, @BlkBfingWeek! #HCOBFing

[JO Ann Allen @JOAaa2020]

@HealthConnctOne @BMBFA @BlkBfingWeek @NEMSBP @Support_ROSE @Chibluz My go to are my Chicago Region Breastfeeding Taskforce members. Thank You.

[JO Ann Allen @JOAaa2020]

@HealthConnctOne @BMBFA @BlkBfingWeek @NEMSBP @Support_ROSE @Chibluz My go to are my Chicago Region Breastfeeding Taskforce members. Thank You.

[HealthConnect One @HealthConnctOne]

Q4. What is your “go-to” resource for breastfeeding/chestfeeding mothers and people during the pandemic? #HCOBFing

@BMBFA @BlkBfingWeek @JOAaa2020 @NEMSBP @Support_ROSE #BlackBreastfeedingWeek

[HealthConnect One @HealthConnctOne]

Q3. How have you been able to connect with mothers/families during this time?

#HCOBFing
@BMBFA, @BlkBfingWeek, @CRBTF1, @JOAaa2020, @Support_ROSE, @NEMSBP