Events

Monday February 01, 2010
(all day)

Recommended for:

* Individual who wants basic preparation for becoming a board-certified lactation consultant
* IBCLC requiring CERPS or exam preparation for re-certification
* Maternity or pediatric nurse working with families with small babies
* Obstetrician, midwife, pediatrician or family medicine physician involved with the daily feeding and parenting issues of new families
* Childbirth educator
* Labor and postpartum doula
* WIC clinic staff member

* Facilitator of early parenting education
* Social worker, Early Headstart staff

Tuesday February 02, 2010
(all day)
Start: 02/07/2010
End: 02/07/2010

Recommended for:

* Individual who wants basic preparation for becoming a board-certified lactation consultant
* IBCLC requiring CERPS or exam preparation for re-certification
* Maternity or pediatric nurse working with families with small babies
* Obstetrician, midwife, pediatrician or family medicine physician involved with the daily feeding and parenting issues of new families
* Childbirth educator
* Labor and postpartum doula
* WIC clinic staff member

* Facilitator of early parenting education
* Social worker, Early Headstart staff

Wednesday February 03, 2010
(all day)
Start: 02/07/2010
End: 02/07/2010

Recommended for:

* Individual who wants basic preparation for becoming a board-certified lactation consultant
* IBCLC requiring CERPS or exam preparation for re-certification
* Maternity or pediatric nurse working with families with small babies
* Obstetrician, midwife, pediatrician or family medicine physician involved with the daily feeding and parenting issues of new families
* Childbirth educator
* Labor and postpartum doula
* WIC clinic staff member

* Facilitator of early parenting education
* Social worker, Early Headstart staff

(all day)

Learning Objectives
Objectives: By the end of the conference seminar the participant will have:
1. Outlined the stages of lactogenesis
2. Defined the concept of 3rd spacing
3. Reviewed infant sucking patterns
4. Defined the concept of Skin to Skin vs. Baby Wearing
5. Reviewed techniques for infant organization
6. Defined the quantitative signs of milk transfer
7. Outlined the 4 main causes of sore nipples
8. Identified latch issues and management techniques for sore nipples

Our Speaker

Thursday February 04, 2010
(all day)
Start: 02/07/2010
End: 02/07/2010

Recommended for:

* Individual who wants basic preparation for becoming a board-certified lactation consultant
* IBCLC requiring CERPS or exam preparation for re-certification
* Maternity or pediatric nurse working with families with small babies
* Obstetrician, midwife, pediatrician or family medicine physician involved with the daily feeding and parenting issues of new families
* Childbirth educator
* Labor and postpartum doula
* WIC clinic staff member

* Facilitator of early parenting education
* Social worker, Early Headstart staff

Friday February 05, 2010
(all day)
Start: 02/07/2010
End: 02/07/2010

Recommended for:

* Individual who wants basic preparation for becoming a board-certified lactation consultant
* IBCLC requiring CERPS or exam preparation for re-certification
* Maternity or pediatric nurse working with families with small babies
* Obstetrician, midwife, pediatrician or family medicine physician involved with the daily feeding and parenting issues of new families
* Childbirth educator
* Labor and postpartum doula
* WIC clinic staff member

* Facilitator of early parenting education
* Social worker, Early Headstart staff

(all day)

This one day seminar will provide evidence based practices from experienced clinicians on addressing the challenges of supplementation facing mothers. Formula supplementation is generally associated with a shorter duration of breastfeeding.

Saturday February 06, 2010
(all day)
Start: 02/07/2010
End: 02/07/2010

Recommended for:

* Individual who wants basic preparation for becoming a board-certified lactation consultant
* IBCLC requiring CERPS or exam preparation for re-certification
* Maternity or pediatric nurse working with families with small babies
* Obstetrician, midwife, pediatrician or family medicine physician involved with the daily feeding and parenting issues of new families
* Childbirth educator
* Labor and postpartum doula
* WIC clinic staff member

* Facilitator of early parenting education
* Social worker, Early Headstart staff

Sunday February 07, 2010
(all day)

Recommended for:

* Individual who wants basic preparation for becoming a board-certified lactation consultant
* IBCLC requiring CERPS or exam preparation for re-certification
* Maternity or pediatric nurse working with families with small babies
* Obstetrician, midwife, pediatrician or family medicine physician involved with the daily feeding and parenting issues of new families
* Childbirth educator
* Labor and postpartum doula
* WIC clinic staff member

* Facilitator of early parenting education
* Social worker, Early Headstart staff

Monday February 08, 2010
(all day)

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

Tuesday February 09, 2010
(all day)
Start: 16:30
End: 16:30

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

Wednesday February 10, 2010
(all day)
Start: 16:30
End: 16:30

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

Thursday February 11, 2010
(all day)
Start: 16:30
End: 16:30

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

(all day)

It is with great pleasure that the Perinatal Nursing Advisory Council invites you to join us for the 35th Annual Perinatal Nursing Conference. The volunteers serving on this council work year round to identify cutting edge topics and expert speakers.
Nursing is an honored profession and the March of Dimes embraces the opportunity to support professional development efforts. We encourage you to attend and support this March of Dimes program as we all work to protect our most precious resources—babies.
—The Perinatal Nursing Advisory Council—

See Brochure below.

Friday February 12, 2010
(all day)

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

(all day)

It is with great pleasure that the Perinatal Nursing Advisory Council invites you to join us for the 35th Annual Perinatal Nursing Conference. The volunteers serving on this council work year round to identify cutting edge topics and expert speakers.
Nursing is an honored profession and the March of Dimes embraces the opportunity to support professional development efforts. We encourage you to attend and support this March of Dimes program as we all work to protect our most precious resources—babies.
—The Perinatal Nursing Advisory Council—

See Brochure below.

Monday February 15, 2010
(all day)

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

(all day)

Course Description:
If you support breastfeeding, you then recognize the need to improve breastfeeding outcomes. Join Dawn M. Kersula as she provides strategies to address the current challenges of promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding. This comprehensive day will include the latest information on:

* Latch techniques: Effective teaching and assessment strategies
* Hospital practices that increase breastfeeding duration
* Increasing milk supply right from the start
* How 21st Century obstetric challenges affect the mother/baby dyad

Tuesday February 16, 2010
(all day)
Start: 16:30
End: 16:30

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

(all day)

Course Description:
If you support breastfeeding, you then recognize the need to improve breastfeeding outcomes. Join Dawn M. Kersula as she provides strategies to address the current challenges of promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding. This comprehensive day will include the latest information on:

* Latch techniques: Effective teaching and assessment strategies
* Hospital practices that increase breastfeeding duration
* Increasing milk supply right from the start
* How 21st Century obstetric challenges affect the mother/baby dyad

Wednesday February 17, 2010
(all day)
Start: 16:30
End: 16:30

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

(all day)

Course Description:
If you support breastfeeding, you then recognize the need to improve breastfeeding outcomes. Join Dawn M. Kersula as she provides strategies to address the current challenges of promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding. This comprehensive day will include the latest information on:

* Latch techniques: Effective teaching and assessment strategies
* Hospital practices that increase breastfeeding duration
* Increasing milk supply right from the start
* How 21st Century obstetric challenges affect the mother/baby dyad

(all day)

Speakers in 2010 include:

Steve Brown, OTR/L
Steve has a Masters of Occupational Therapy degree and is registered and licensed as an occupational therapist. His area of specialty includes extensive work with the oral motor development of infants and neonates, includ- ing specialized feeding techniques and inter- ventions. He currently practices in a high-risk inpatient setting in Norfolk, Virginia.

E. Stephen Buescher, MD

Thursday February 18, 2010
(all day)
Start: 16:30
End: 16:30

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

(all day)
Start: 02/19/2010
End: 02/19/2010

Speakers in 2010 include:

Steve Brown, OTR/L
Steve has a Masters of Occupational Therapy degree and is registered and licensed as an occupational therapist. His area of specialty includes extensive work with the oral motor development of infants and neonates, includ- ing specialized feeding techniques and inter- ventions. He currently practices in a high-risk inpatient setting in Norfolk, Virginia.

E. Stephen Buescher, MD

(all day)

Keynote Speakers
M. Jane Heinig, PhD, IBCLC
Editor-in-Chief
Journal of Human Lactation
Academic Administrator, Department of Nutrition Executive Director, Human Lactation Center
University of California, Davis Davis, California

Friday February 19, 2010
(all day)

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

(all day)

Speakers in 2010 include:

Steve Brown, OTR/L
Steve has a Masters of Occupational Therapy degree and is registered and licensed as an occupational therapist. His area of specialty includes extensive work with the oral motor development of infants and neonates, includ- ing specialized feeding techniques and inter- ventions. He currently practices in a high-risk inpatient setting in Norfolk, Virginia.

E. Stephen Buescher, MD

(all day)

Keynote Speakers
M. Jane Heinig, PhD, IBCLC
Editor-in-Chief
Journal of Human Lactation
Academic Administrator, Department of Nutrition Executive Director, Human Lactation Center
University of California, Davis Davis, California

Monday February 22, 2010
(all day)

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

(all day)

Sponsored by the Breastfeeding Coalition of Washington, a program of WithinReach February 22-23, 2010

Tuesday February 23, 2010
(all day)
Start: 16:30
End: 16:30

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

(all day)

Sponsored by the Breastfeeding Coalition of Washington, a program of WithinReach February 22-23, 2010

Wednesday February 24, 2010
(all day)
Start: 16:30
End: 16:30

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

Thursday February 25, 2010
(all day)
Start: 16:30
End: 16:30

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

Friday February 26, 2010
(all day)

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

(all day)

Friday, February 26, 2010

3:00 pm to about 5:30ish: Arrive early to discuss the topic, "The "Best" Breastfeeding Class." Bring handouts, outlines, and any materials that you want to compare and share. This will be held in Terriann Shell's hotel room (if her room is available at 3:00 pm- pick up a house phone and ask for her room) or in the atrium. Please spread the word to others who give breastfeeding classes whether private practice, hospital-based or volunteer support group. There is no charge to attend this discussion.

Saturday February 27, 2010
(all day)
Start: 02/28/2010
End: 02/28/2010

Friday, February 26, 2010

3:00 pm to about 5:30ish: Arrive early to discuss the topic, "The "Best" Breastfeeding Class." Bring handouts, outlines, and any materials that you want to compare and share. This will be held in Terriann Shell's hotel room (if her room is available at 3:00 pm- pick up a house phone and ask for her room) or in the atrium. Please spread the word to others who give breastfeeding classes whether private practice, hospital-based or volunteer support group. There is no charge to attend this discussion.

Sunday February 28, 2010
(all day)

Ricki Lake, Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, Judy Norsigian, Penny Simkin, and many more!
Registration is now open for the 2010 Mother-Friendly Childbirth Forum, Feb. 26-27, in Austin, Texas. Acclaimed actress and family advocate Ricki Lake and Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, PhD, IBCLC, join a stellar lineup of recognized experts in the field of maternal-child health.

Monday March 01, 2010
(all day)

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

(all day)

The Certified Lactation Specialist Course is designed for the aspiring lactation consultant or nurses, physicians, midwives, dieticians, breastfeeding assistants or others desirous of improving their knowledge base and skills in working with the breastfeeding dyad. All areas included on the IBLCE exam are addressed. The 5 day course provides the needed number of continuing education in lactation to qualify to sit for the IBLCE exam.

Day One
History of Breastfeeding: Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
Promotion of breastfeeding, teaching classes and addressing myths

(all day)

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

(all day)

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

Tuesday March 02, 2010
(all day)
Start: 16:30
End: 16:30

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

(all day)
Start: 03/05/2010
End: 03/05/2010

The Certified Lactation Specialist Course is designed for the aspiring lactation consultant or nurses, physicians, midwives, dieticians, breastfeeding assistants or others desirous of improving their knowledge base and skills in working with the breastfeeding dyad. All areas included on the IBLCE exam are addressed. The 5 day course provides the needed number of continuing education in lactation to qualify to sit for the IBLCE exam.

Day One
History of Breastfeeding: Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
Promotion of breastfeeding, teaching classes and addressing myths

(all day)
Start: 03/05/2010
End: 03/05/2010

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

(all day)
Start: 03/05/2010
End: 03/05/2010

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

Wednesday March 03, 2010
(all day)
Start: 16:30
End: 16:30

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

(all day)
Start: 03/05/2010
End: 03/05/2010

The Certified Lactation Specialist Course is designed for the aspiring lactation consultant or nurses, physicians, midwives, dieticians, breastfeeding assistants or others desirous of improving their knowledge base and skills in working with the breastfeeding dyad. All areas included on the IBLCE exam are addressed. The 5 day course provides the needed number of continuing education in lactation to qualify to sit for the IBLCE exam.

Day One
History of Breastfeeding: Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative
Promotion of breastfeeding, teaching classes and addressing myths

(all day)
Start: 03/05/2010
End: 03/05/2010

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

(all day)
Start: 03/05/2010
End: 03/05/2010

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training

Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job

Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success

Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more

How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding

Public Health/WIC strategies that work to increase breastfeeding success

Confidence building knowledge and skills

(all day)

Promoting the Health of Women and Newborns

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS FOR 2010 CONFERENCE:

Sue Leavitt Gullos, RN, MS
Managing Director,
Institute for Healthcare Improvement
National Patient-Focused Perinatal Care and Safety
Breakout session: Labor & Delivery Patient Safety and Outcomes

Terry S. Johnson, ARNP, RNC, MN
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Founder Lode Star Enterprised, Inc.
"Simplexity"...Reflections on the Heart and Science of Nursing.

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