Rosann Edwards

Rosann Edwards is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of New Brunswick. Her roles include public health nursing, lactation consulting, and academic research. She holds an RN, IBCLC certification, MScN, and PhD. Her research focuses on breastfeeding, maternal transition experiences, and supporting vulnerable populations such as mothers in shelter systems.

Education: Rosann holds advanced degrees in nursing including a Master of Science in Nursing (MScN) and a PhD.

Research Interests:

• Maternal satisfaction with breastfeeding
• Challenges faced by mothers in shelter environments
• Breastfeeding practices among diverse populations (e.g., older first-time mothers, young mothers)
• Empowerment strategies for marginalized women and children

Publications: Her work emphasizes qualitative research methodologies, with recent focus on breastfeeding experiences across different life stages and socioeconomic contexts. Notable contributions include a co-edited anthology exploring breastfeeding through critical lenses.

Awards: Received 2017 World Breastfeeding Week Top Ten Article of the Year for her shelter-based maternal breastfeeding study.

Grants/Advising: No specific grants or student advising information provided in available texts. Active in community-based research partnerships.

Labs/Teams: Engaged in collaborative projects through the University of New Brunswick's Nursing and Health Sciences department, though specific lab affiliations aren't detailed in the text.