Events
03 / 22
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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, 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 | ||
03 / 23
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Start: 08:15
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, 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: 03/22/2010
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 | ||
03 / 24
(all day)
Start: 08:15
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, 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: 03/22/2010
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 (all day)
See brochure for details. Featuring: Teresa Pitman (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. | ||
03 / 25
(all day)
Start: 08:15
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, 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: 03/22/2010
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 (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. | ||
03 / 26
(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, 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 | ||
03 / 27
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03 / 28
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03 / 29
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03 / 30
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This 3-day workshop explores the rationale behind research-based guidelines to infant feeding and provides the fundamentals for all healthcare staff to manage early breastfeeding issues with accuracy and confidence. This workshop focuses on prenatal and hospital care and is an ideal staff training for The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative. | ||
03 / 31
(all day)
Start: 03/30/2010
End: 04/01/2010
This 3-day workshop explores the rationale behind research-based guidelines to infant feeding and provides the fundamentals for all healthcare staff to manage early breastfeeding issues with accuracy and confidence. This workshop focuses on prenatal and hospital care and is an ideal staff training for The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative. | ||
04 / 1
(all day)
This 3-day workshop explores the rationale behind research-based guidelines to infant feeding and provides the fundamentals for all healthcare staff to manage early breastfeeding issues with accuracy and confidence. This workshop focuses on prenatal and hospital care and is an ideal staff training for The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative. | ||
04 / 2
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Holistic Practices in Lactation: A Workshop for Lactation Consultants, Midwives and Doulas with Jennifer Tow, IBCLC Zenana Spa Friday, April 2, 2010 Cost: $250 Both Days | ||
04 / 3
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Holistic Practices in Lactation: A Workshop for Lactation Consultants, Midwives and Doulas with Jennifer Tow, IBCLC Zenana Spa Friday, April 2, 2010 Cost: $250 Both Days | ||
04 / 4
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04 / 5
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04 / 6
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Speakers: Brandey Ackerman, RD Gina Akin, BS Jenna Anding, PhD, RD Kristina Arrieta, MPH, IBCLC Rosana Arruda, MS, BS | ||
04 / 7
(all day)
Start: 04/06/2010
End: 04/08/2010
Speakers: Brandey Ackerman, RD Gina Akin, BS Jenna Anding, PhD, RD Kristina Arrieta, MPH, IBCLC Rosana Arruda, MS, BS (all day)
This intensive, fast-paced, evidence-based Cram Course is designed as a review course for practitioners preparing to take the IBLCE exam for initial or recertification. Day 1 Anatomy of the Breast and the Physiology of Milk Production Day 2 Pharmacology, Toxicology (all day)
The thirteenth annual “Breastfeeding: The Gold Standard” conference is an opportunity to learn the latest evidence-based practices in the field of lactation. This outstanding conference will be held at the Hampton Inn & Suites, Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, Louisiana and provides two and one half days of excellent presentations. Our featured speakers this year include: Linda Smith, IBCLC, of Bright Future Lactation Resource Center Ltd, Theresa L. (all day)
Speaker: Cheryl Scott, PhD, RN, IBCLC, RLC -- BIO (all day)
BREASTFEEDING: A CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS is designed for use by those who care for mothers and their babies from conception through the first year of life. This includes physicians, lactation consultants, hospital nurses, clinic nurses, public health nurses, WIC counselors and dieticians. This efficient and effective guided self-study program: * Provides health care providers with current, concise, accurate, evidence-based information without leaving home. | ||
04 / 8
(all day)
Speakers: Brandey Ackerman, RD Gina Akin, BS Jenna Anding, PhD, RD Kristina Arrieta, MPH, IBCLC Rosana Arruda, MS, BS (all day)
This intensive, fast-paced, evidence-based Cram Course is designed as a review course for practitioners preparing to take the IBLCE exam for initial or recertification. Day 1 Anatomy of the Breast and the Physiology of Milk Production Day 2 Pharmacology, Toxicology (all day)
Start: 04/07/2010
End: 04/09/2010
The thirteenth annual “Breastfeeding: The Gold Standard” conference is an opportunity to learn the latest evidence-based practices in the field of lactation. This outstanding conference will be held at the Hampton Inn & Suites, Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, Louisiana and provides two and one half days of excellent presentations. Our featured speakers this year include: Linda Smith, IBCLC, of Bright Future Lactation Resource Center Ltd, Theresa L. (all day)
Speaker: Cheryl Scott, PhD, RN, IBCLC, RLC -- BIO (all day)
This conference will provide the multidisciplinary perinatal team with research and evidence to inspire them to examine their current practice and consider change that will promote best practice in caring for the opioid-addicted patient, the patient in second stage of labor and the breastfeeding couplet. Learn about the physiology of bilirubin metabolism with an update on how to manage breastfeeding and jaundice. | ||
04 / 9
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The thirteenth annual “Breastfeeding: The Gold Standard” conference is an opportunity to learn the latest evidence-based practices in the field of lactation. This outstanding conference will be held at the Hampton Inn & Suites, Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, Louisiana and provides two and one half days of excellent presentations. Our featured speakers this year include: Linda Smith, IBCLC, of Bright Future Lactation Resource Center Ltd, Theresa L. (all day)
This conference will provide the multidisciplinary perinatal team with research and evidence to inspire them to examine their current practice and consider change that will promote best practice in caring for the opioid-addicted patient, the patient in second stage of labor and the breastfeeding couplet. Learn about the physiology of bilirubin metabolism with an update on how to manage breastfeeding and jaundice. (all day)
This 1.5-day conference sponsored by the Florida Lactation Consultant Association, will explore current breastfeeding topics including ethics, breastfeeding after cosmetic surgery, breastfeeding support for obese mothers, counseling for low milk production, working with young mothers, and simplifying counseling for parents. (all day)
Seminar date and time: Friday, April 9th, 2010 8:30-5:30 Additional Speakers: Start: 08:45
End: 17:00
Matin : La formation des professionnels : des idées à échanger (all day)
Speaker: Cheryl Scott, PhD, RN, IBCLC, RLC -- BIO (all day)
Speaker: Cheryl Scott, PhD, RN, IBCLC, RLC -- BIO | ||
04 / 10
(all day)
This 1.5-day conference sponsored by the Florida Lactation Consultant Association, will explore current breastfeeding topics including ethics, breastfeeding after cosmetic surgery, breastfeeding support for obese mothers, counseling for low milk production, working with young mothers, and simplifying counseling for parents. Start: 08:00
End: 16:00
La Leche League of Western Pennsylvania's Annual Area Conference, Changing the World One Baby at a Time, features Ruth Wilf, CNM, PhD as well as many other interesting speakers. Conference will take place in the Radisson Hotel Gree Tree, just outside of Pittsburgh, PA. For more information and to register online: www.lllofwpa.org | ||
04 / 11
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04 / 12
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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, 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 third International Congress on donor milk banking, uses of human milk and breastfeeding advocacy brings together a unique group of speakers and participants from around the world. Cutting edge clinical practice and research will be presented in this exciting two day event. Purpose To increase health professional knowledge about the uses of human milk, global milk banking practices, and breastfeeding support. At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to: | ||
04 / 13
(all day)
Start: 08:15
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, 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 third International Congress on donor milk banking, uses of human milk and breastfeeding advocacy brings together a unique group of speakers and participants from around the world. Cutting edge clinical practice and research will be presented in this exciting two day event. Purpose To increase health professional knowledge about the uses of human milk, global milk banking practices, and breastfeeding support. At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to: | ||
04 / 14
(all day)
Start: 08:15
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, 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)
Marie Biancuzzo presents. Prepare for the IBLCE exam in two exciting, information-packed days with Marie Biancuzzo, internationally-known speaker, author and clinical expert. This course will enable you to tackle even the toughest topics with confidence! | ||
04 / 15
(all day)
Start: 08:15
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, 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)
Marie Biancuzzo presents. Prepare for the IBLCE exam in two exciting, information-packed days with Marie Biancuzzo, internationally-known speaker, author and clinical expert. This course will enable you to tackle even the toughest topics with confidence! (all day)
SAVE THE DATE The Upper Arkansas Area Council of Governments and the WIC Program are hosting a Conference to promote Breastfeeding. This Conference will be held at the Abbey in Canon City on April 15, 2010. Featured speakers include: Dr. Neifert, a pediatrician who is known nationally as Dr. Mom, is an acclaimed motivational speaker who addresses topics on life balance, positive parenting, and breastfeeding. She has authored the newly released Great Expectations: The Essential Guide to Breastfeeding. Start: 08:00
The Conference is on April 15, 2010, registration is at 8:00 am. Conference starts at 8:30 am and goes to 2:30 pm. The goal of this one day program is to address important and challenging areas cultural health disparity of breastfeeding practice for all women and their babies at birth. We wish to improve health outcomes by bringing together both the health professionals and the community they serve. Upon completion the experienced professional will be better able to: | ||
04 / 16
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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, 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)
Faculty (all day)
2010 Conference at the Homestead This year's conference features prominent doula and childbirth educator Penny Simkin, PT, presenting on Childbearing in the Social Context, and the Emotional Needs of Women in Labor. Penny will also be available for a Meet & Greet on Friday, April 16, 2010. Don't miss this unique opportunity to meet and learn from her, register today at www.perinatalprofessionals.org. (all day)
Healthcare Provider Seminar: Friday, April 16, 2010 Marriott Hartford Farmington Email for details. Speakers and Guests Cindy Garrison, Member, La Leche League International Board of Directors Susan Buckley, LLL Eastern United States Associate Professional Liaison Advisor Jake Marcus, J.D., LLL Leader, LLL Eastern United States Professional Liaison Legal Resource Diane Wiessinger, LLL Leader, IBCLC Suzanne Campbell, PhD, IBCLC (all day)
Health care providers and public health officials are telling mothers not to sleep with their babies. How is this impacting mothers' behavior? This presentation will show new data from the Survey of Mothers' Sleep and Fatigue. Where do babies start and finish the night, what are mothers are telling their friends, family and health care providers, and how do they feel about their sleep arrangements? (all day)
Health care providers and public health officials are telling mothers not to sleep with their babies. How is this impacting mothers' behavior? This presentation will show new data from the Survey of Mothers' Sleep and Fatigue. Where do babies start and finish the night, what are mothers are telling their friends, family and health care providers, and how do they feel about their sleep arrangements? | ||
04 / 17
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2010 Conference at the Homestead This year's conference features prominent doula and childbirth educator Penny Simkin, PT, presenting on Childbearing in the Social Context, and the Emotional Needs of Women in Labor. Penny will also be available for a Meet & Greet on Friday, April 16, 2010. Don't miss this unique opportunity to meet and learn from her, register today at www.perinatalprofessionals.org. (all day)
Healthcare Provider Seminar: Friday, April 16, 2010 Marriott Hartford Farmington Email for details. Speakers and Guests Cindy Garrison, Member, La Leche League International Board of Directors Susan Buckley, LLL Eastern United States Associate Professional Liaison Advisor Jake Marcus, J.D., LLL Leader, LLL Eastern United States Professional Liaison Legal Resource Diane Wiessinger, LLL Leader, IBCLC Suzanne Campbell, PhD, IBCLC | ||
04 / 18
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04 / 19
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Breastfeeding Today is the 9th annual Spring conference hosted by the West Michigan Association of Lactation Consultants at the beautiful Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park. This year features Marie Biancuzzo and Diana West. Conference costs includes continental breakfast, lunch and entrance admission to the beautiful gardens and sculpture park. Online registration is available at www.wmalc.org (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, 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, 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 | ||
04 / 20
(all day)
Start: 08:15
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, 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: 04/19/2010
End: 04/23/2010
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, 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)
Featuring: Objectives Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to: | ||
04 / 21
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Start: 08:15
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, 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: 04/19/2010
End: 04/23/2010
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, 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)
Marie Biancuzzo presents. Prepare for the IBLCE exam in two exciting, information-packed days with Marie Biancuzzo, internationally-known speaker, author and clinical expert. This course will enable you to tackle even the toughest topics with confidence! | ||
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