What the research tells us about the larger bodied woman and breastfeeding + supportive clinical skills. Dr Kate Rassie video presentation 11 March 2025
Weight-inclusive, destigmatising care of breastfeeding and lactating women
Neuroprotective Developmental Care (or the Possums programs) supports the use of respectful language which is woman-centred and avoids the stigmatising of larger bodied women.
This presentation on larger bodied women and breastfeeding, below, is by endocrinologist Dr Kate Rassie MBChB FRACP Dr Rassie works at Monash Health and Jean Hailes for Women's Health, Melbourne, Australia, and is finalising a PhD at the Monash Centre for Health Research and Implementation, Monash University).
Time stamps
| Topic | Pdf slide number | Time stamp |
|---|---|---|
| Obesity pathophysiology | 5-14 | 02:58mins |
| Obesity stigma | 15-17 | 16:19mins |
| Impacts of obesity on breastfeeding | 18-35 | 18:53mins |
| Optimising breastfeeding for women with obesity | 36-42 | 36:01mins |
| Weight (and weight loss) during breastfeeding | 43-50 | 45:39mins |
Recommended resources
Woman-centred language and weight-inclusive care of breastfeeding and lactating women
'Intuitive eating' in the perinatal period
What works best for you and your baby when you have a generous breast?
A woman-centred approach to weight stigma (downloadable pdf)