The 130th Annual Meeting of APHA

Abstract #52508

Teri Shilling, Lamaze International, PO Box 923, Kcnp, CA 93633, 559-335-2936, shilling@rmi.net

Brief Outline: I. Introduction II. Storytelling as a CHW methodology III. The steps in designing advocacy learning task sessions IV. Mouse vs. Monster vs. Mama Bear advocacy V. The role of advocacy plays in pregnancy, birth and early parenting -how to wake the mama bear! VI. Closing/ evaluation

Short description: The mission of Lamaze International focuses on birth education and advocacy. Pregnancy and birth may be the first time that a woman deals with the medical system on her own behalf and that of her unborn baby. The disparity in services and outcomes is well documented. However this dynamic time is ideal "to wake the Mama Bear within" to develop advocacy skills for normal, >>healthy and fulfilling birth, breastfeeding and early parenting experiences. The CHW is an ideal mentor in this "awakening."

Learning Objectives:

• Examine effective methods to develop and support self -advocacy skills
• Design learning tasks based on adult learning
• theory
• Analyze the dynamics influencing health care
• decision making

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.