Events

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.

Thursday March 04, 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.

(all day)

•Sec A $230 Thursday and Friday (Thursday lunch Included)
•Sec B $140 Thursday (includes lunch)
•Sec C $120(Friday) (Lunch on your own)
•Vegetarian lunch option
(Late Fee: Add $50 after February 26)Topics

• Update on Use of Human Milk for Premature Infants

• Feeding Issues for Late Preterm Infants

• The Impact of Birth Practices on Mother’s Willingness and Ability to Breastfeed

• The Impact of Birth Practices on Infant’s Ability to Feed Normally

Friday March 05, 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

(all day)

•Sec A $230 Thursday and Friday (Thursday lunch Included)
•Sec B $140 Thursday (includes lunch)
•Sec C $120(Friday) (Lunch on your own)
•Vegetarian lunch option
(Late Fee: Add $50 after February 26)Topics

• Update on Use of Human Milk for Premature Infants

• Feeding Issues for Late Preterm Infants

• The Impact of Birth Practices on Mother’s Willingness and Ability to Breastfeed

• The Impact of Birth Practices on Infant’s Ability to Feed Normally

Monday March 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

(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)

Attention to all Lactation Consultants, Midwives, Plunket and Well Child Nurses, Neonatal & Paediatric Nurses, Childbirth Educators, Dietitians, Speech Language Therapists, Doctors, Breastfeeding Counsellors:
The NZLCA workshops will provide a rich learning environment for lactation professionals and others who assist mothers and babies with breastfeeding. Emphasis will be on breastfeeding case studies, complex breastfeeding problems, donor milk banking and community support.

Tuesday March 09, 2010
(all day)
Start: 03/12/2010
End: 03/12/2010

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: 03/12/2010
End: 03/12/2010

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 10, 2010
(all day)
Start: 03/12/2010
End: 03/12/2010

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: 03/12/2010
End: 03/12/2010

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)

Attention to all Lactation Consultants, Midwives, Plunket and Well Child Nurses, Neonatal & Paediatric Nurses, Childbirth Educators, Dietitians, Speech Language Therapists, Doctors, Breastfeeding Counsellors:
The NZLCA workshops will provide a rich learning environment for lactation professionals and others who assist mothers and babies with breastfeeding. Emphasis will be on breastfeeding case studies, complex breastfeeding problems, donor milk banking and community support.

Thursday March 11, 2010
(all day)
Start: 03/12/2010
End: 03/12/2010

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: 03/12/2010
End: 03/12/2010

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)

This program prepares the Registered Nurse and other healthcare personnel to function as breastfeeding experts in a hospital inpatient setting. The two day course focuses on the skills necessary to assist mothers to initiate breastfeeding and problem solve common difficulties. This course will help attendees to solve problems related to breasts and nipples that will need intervention. Also includes correct positioning, latch on techniques and assessment of stages of feeding readiness.
L-Cerps and CEU's are provided.

(all day)

Tieraona Low Dog, MD
Dr. Low Dog has had an extensive career in natural medicine. She studied midwifery, massage therapy, and was a highly respected herbalist, serving as President of the American Herbalist Guild prior to earning her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. She is currently the Director of the Fellowship at the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona School of Medicine. www.drlowdog.com/

Friday March 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)

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)

This program prepares the Registered Nurse and other healthcare personnel to function as breastfeeding experts in a hospital inpatient setting. The two day course focuses on the skills necessary to assist mothers to initiate breastfeeding and problem solve common difficulties. This course will help attendees to solve problems related to breasts and nipples that will need intervention. Also includes correct positioning, latch on techniques and assessment of stages of feeding readiness.
L-Cerps and CEU's are provided.

(all day)

Tieraona Low Dog, MD
Dr. Low Dog has had an extensive career in natural medicine. She studied midwifery, massage therapy, and was a highly respected herbalist, serving as President of the American Herbalist Guild prior to earning her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. She is currently the Director of the Fellowship at the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona School of Medicine. www.drlowdog.com/

(all day)

The 2010 Area Conference will be an exciting event and there's no vacation destination that is as pro-breastfeeding, baby, and family friendly as a La Leche League conference. We will see you there! As one local Leader said, "LLL conferences are wonderful events! I always come away from them with renewed enthusiasm about LLL, valuable information and ideas about parenting, and a big dose of "warm fuzzies" from seeing friends, spending time with family, hearing inspirational speakers, and being around happy children and families (you rarely, if ever, hear a child cry at an LLL conference)."

(all day)

Attention to all Lactation Consultants, Midwives, Plunket and Well Child Nurses, Neonatal & Paediatric Nurses, Childbirth Educators, Dietitians, Speech Language Therapists, Doctors, Breastfeeding Counsellors:
The NZLCA workshops will provide a rich learning environment for lactation professionals and others who assist mothers and babies with breastfeeding. Emphasis will be on breastfeeding case studies, complex breastfeeding problems, donor milk banking and community support.

Saturday March 13, 2010
(all day)
Start: 03/14/2010
End: 03/14/2010

The 2010 Area Conference will be an exciting event and there's no vacation destination that is as pro-breastfeeding, baby, and family friendly as a La Leche League conference. We will see you there! As one local Leader said, "LLL conferences are wonderful events! I always come away from them with renewed enthusiasm about LLL, valuable information and ideas about parenting, and a big dose of "warm fuzzies" from seeing friends, spending time with family, hearing inspirational speakers, and being around happy children and families (you rarely, if ever, hear a child cry at an LLL conference)."

(all day)

ALCI is a voluntary organisation who hold a Spring Study Day, an Annual Conference and other study events each year to offer continuing education for Lactation Consultants and all other health professionals who work with mothers and babies.

(all day)

The conference features:
Fritzi Drosten RN, IBCLC
Thomas Hale R.Ph., Ph.D.
Julie A. Mennella Ph.D.

See brochure below.

Sunday March 14, 2010
(all day)

The 2010 Area Conference will be an exciting event and there's no vacation destination that is as pro-breastfeeding, baby, and family friendly as a La Leche League conference. We will see you there! As one local Leader said, "LLL conferences are wonderful events! I always come away from them with renewed enthusiasm about LLL, valuable information and ideas about parenting, and a big dose of "warm fuzzies" from seeing friends, spending time with family, hearing inspirational speakers, and being around happy children and families (you rarely, if ever, hear a child cry at an LLL conference)."

(all day)

The conference features:
Fritzi Drosten RN, IBCLC
Thomas Hale R.Ph., Ph.D.
Julie A. Mennella Ph.D.

See brochure below.

Monday March 15, 2010
(all day)

The Lactation Management and Exam Preparation Course is a comprehensive review of the skills and knowledge needed for evidence-based professional lactation consultant practice. The course will help prepare candidates for the certification examination sponsored by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE).

Tuesday March 16, 2010
(all day)
Start: 03/20/2010
End: 03/20/2010

The Lactation Management and Exam Preparation Course is a comprehensive review of the skills and knowledge needed for evidence-based professional lactation consultant practice. The course will help prepare candidates for the certification examination sponsored by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE).

Wednesday March 17, 2010
(all day)
Start: 03/20/2010
End: 03/20/2010

The Lactation Management and Exam Preparation Course is a comprehensive review of the skills and knowledge needed for evidence-based professional lactation consultant practice. The course will help prepare candidates for the certification examination sponsored by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE).

(all day)

Featured Speakers:
Carol Suchy RN, BSN, IBCLC
Barbara M. Tcheng, MD
Elaine Robertson, IBCLC

Thursday March 18, 2010
(all day)
Start: 03/20/2010
End: 03/20/2010

The Lactation Management and Exam Preparation Course is a comprehensive review of the skills and knowledge needed for evidence-based professional lactation consultant practice. The course will help prepare candidates for the certification examination sponsored by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE).

Friday March 19, 2010
(all day)
Start: 03/20/2010
End: 03/20/2010

The Lactation Management and Exam Preparation Course is a comprehensive review of the skills and knowledge needed for evidence-based professional lactation consultant practice. The course will help prepare candidates for the certification examination sponsored by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE).

Saturday March 20, 2010
(all day)

The Lactation Management and Exam Preparation Course is a comprehensive review of the skills and knowledge needed for evidence-based professional lactation consultant practice. The course will help prepare candidates for the certification examination sponsored by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE).

(all day)

The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) would like to invite you to attend the 3rd European Regional Conference and Course on Breastfeeding Medicine from March 20-21, 2010 in Torun, Poland. In addition to the International Meetings in the USA, ABM is cooperating with the Copernicus University of Torun to host a European meeting of physicians on breastfeeding topics. This meeting will include speakers from different European countries and the United States and will concentrate on the discussion of breastfeeding issues for both mother and child.

(all day)

Purpose of Symposium: Since 2005, academic scholars, practitioners, and activists have gathered together for a regular symposium on Breastfeeding and Feminism. The 2007 and 2009 symposia was funded in part by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Women’s Health. Over the years, the symposia have illuminated major constraints mothers experience as they seek to breastfeed their children in the 21st century.

Sunday March 21, 2010
(all day)

The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) would like to invite you to attend the 3rd European Regional Conference and Course on Breastfeeding Medicine from March 20-21, 2010 in Torun, Poland. In addition to the International Meetings in the USA, ABM is cooperating with the Copernicus University of Torun to host a European meeting of physicians on breastfeeding topics. This meeting will include speakers from different European countries and the United States and will concentrate on the discussion of breastfeeding issues for both mother and child.

Monday March 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)

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

Tuesday March 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)
Start: 03/26/2010
End: 03/26/2010

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

Wednesday March 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

(all day)
Start: 03/26/2010
End: 03/26/2010

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)

The course is meant for any person wishing to understand the practice of and issues surrounding breastfeeding more fully. The goal of the INFACT Canada/IBFAN North America breastfeeding course is to facilitate the need to provide those working with mothers and their families, the information required to adequately support breastfeeding.

(all day)

Speaker: Ginna Wall MN,RN,IBCLC

Tuition: $135.00 before March 1 / $150.00 after March 1 (FMH Employees and Nursing Students : $75.00) $125 for 2 or more registrations mailed or called in together before March 1st.

Topics include: Maternal reasons for not exlusively breastfeeding;Infant reasons for not exclusively breastfeeding; going baby freindly:talking with mothers;health care advice that leads to not exclusively breastfeeding; going baby friendly:talking with co-workers.

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