This student session is presented by Dr Jen Hocking and hosted by Dr Vanessa Scarf. It was an interactive meeting where students had the option of having their cameras on to ask questions or put them in the chat, with opportunities for discussion as well as a presentation from Jen.

Presenter
Dr Jennifer Hocking
BA | BN | GradDipMid | MMid | PhD | RM RN | FACM

Jen worked as a midwife in the Australian public maternity system for 20 years before undertaking a PhD – a focused ethnographic study of lactation consultant practice which she completed in 2020. She worked as a lecturer in, and course coordinator of, the Bachelor of Midwifery program at the Australian Catholic University (Melbourne) from 2018 – late 2023. Jen was awarded a fellowship of the Australian College of Midwives in 2023 for her work in the profession and the College and has been ACM Victorian branch chair since 2018. Jen commenced work at the Australian Breastfeeding Association in December 2023 as professional engagement lead and coordinator of the ABA WHO Code Advocacy project. At ABA Jen hopes to be able to draw on her knowledge and experience of both professional and peer breastfeeding support. Jen blogs at jenhock – breastfeeding, birth, mothering, midwifery - https://jenhock.com/