JULY 2017 NEWSLETTER


Monthly Program Participant Reports 
2017 Regional Practice Sessions- Register Today!
2018 SWM- Save the Date!
SAVE THE DATE: 
2018 Annual Statewide Meeting- Thursday, March 8th, 2018
Comfort Suites Johnson Creek Conference Center, Johnson Creek, WI
(Registration available this winter via Monthly E-Newsletter- stay tuned!) 

2017 Statewide Meeting Attendees in Rothschild, WI
2017 Annual First Breath Provider Survey
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We want to hear from you! As in previous years, we are asking for your feedback as a First Breath program provider. As thanks for your time and effort, we will be sending a $5 gift card to the first 50 people to complete the survey. The questionnaire should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. To take the survey, please click the following link.  All submissions will be completely anonymous. 

Thank you again for all that you do. Your ideas and feedback improve our programming to assist the women of Wisconsin!
My Baby & Me Webinar- Lactation & Alcohol Use
Title:  Lactation & Alcohol Use- What do our My Baby & Me participants need to know?
Description: This webinar will explore the commonly misunderstood topic of alcohol use and lactation. Our guest speaker, Dr. Stephanie Slock- Pediatrician and Certified Lactation Consultant with Aurora Health Care, will explore matters such as: the pharmacology behind alcohol and breast milk, the potential risks associated for Mom & Baby, and how to best educate parents on this issue.
Date and Time: Wednesday, Aug 2, 2017 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
Registration:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6158909269067836673  (Registration is free. Instructions for webinar attendance will be sent to each individual upon registration.) 

*This webinar is restricted to 100 registrants- if you have multiple people at your organization who are interested in tuning in, we encourage you to register under one person and watch together! The webinar will be recorded for those unable to tune in on Wednesday, August 2nd. Video of the recording will be shared through the monthly E-Newsletter once available. 
My Baby & Me Spotlight
Each month, we are highlighting the wonderful work being done through our My Baby & Me Program's Pregnancy Educator, Rebecca. 
July Spotlight:
"Advocates working to prevent and address fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) are facing a dilemma familiar to those who work on substance use issues. The public is aware of the problem and even considers it important. Yet, public thinking also includes many unproductive assumptions and beliefs that complicate efforts to build support for evidence-based solutions."


My Baby & Me works to bridge the gap between provider, participant, and public awareness of prenatal alcohol use and it's potential risks for Mom and Baby. By screening every woman, My Baby & Me Providers ensure that all clients receive accurate information, as well as the chance for additional services. 

"Everything stems from having support."- MBM Participant 
Care For You
Celebrating Independence

We hope you all had a wonderful independence day - a day where the United States celebrates its freedom as an independent nation.

In celebration of freedom, this month's Journaling Exercise is a free write. Usually, journaling has us consciously examine our thoughts, feeling, and experiences. Use this as an opportunity to discover what's going on with your sub-conscious. 

Free writing is a technique in which a person writes continuously for a set period of time without regard to spelling, grammar, or topic. It can be liberating not to have to come up with specific ideas- be free! 

Looking for More Information? Check out these resources related to the topic:
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