Events

« September 18 2010 - October 18 2010 »
 
09 / 18
Start: 09:00
End: 16:00

DIANA WEST: Featured speaker. See web site below for full brochure

Registration Fee $60
AFTER September 1, 2010 Registration Fee $75

Agenda
9:00 - 9:30 Registration
9:30 -9:45 Overview
9:45 - 10:45 Is Baby Getting Enough Milk?
A basic discussion of accurate
evaluation of milk transfer
10:45 - 11:00 Break
11:00 - 12:00 Increasing Milk Production I:
Thorough discussion of techniques
to increase milk production
targeted to the underlying causes
12:00 - 12:45 Lunch
12:45 - 1:45 Increasing Milk Production II:
(continued from previous session)
1:45 - 2:00 Break

(all day)

Sponsored by Bates Technical College. Approved for 6 ICEA contact hours. Advocacy, Basic Initiation and Community Resources. Satisfies the breastfeeding education required component for doula candidates seeking certification with Dona International. Elementary breastfeeding promotion, protection and support. Examine the local, and global health implications of breastfeeding support and advocacy. Review fundamental breastfeeding initiation and troubleshooting strategies and distinguish your unique role as a breastfeeding helper.

09 / 19
09 / 20
(all day)

Preparing to become a lactation consultant? Searching for the best course to help you pass the IBLCE exam in 2011? Here's what you need! This course will fulfill the requirement for candidate training in all disciplines and areas of the IBLCE blueprint.
Come learn from internationally-known lactation expert Marie Biancuzzo, RN MS IBCLC and special guest Ann Davis, RPh IBCLC.

(all day)

Speaker: Dawn M. Kersula, MA, RN, LCCE, FACCE, IBCLC

(all day)

Come to learn from experienced lactation consultants the hands-on skills needed for lactation consultant practice. A must for aspiring lactation consultants, a great way to up-grade skills for experienced lactation consultants. Earn 12.5 CERPs and Nursing Contact Hours.
Clinical Skills Workshop
• Positioning and latch-on, baby-led, mother-led
• Test Weights
• Breast exam
• Shells, shields and other devices
• Breast pumps and hand expression
• Alternative feeding methods
• Paced bottle feeding
• Suck assessment
• And lots of case studies!

09 / 21
(all day)
Start: 00:00
End: 00:00

Preparing to become a lactation consultant? Searching for the best course to help you pass the IBLCE exam in 2011? Here's what you need! This course will fulfill the requirement for candidate training in all disciplines and areas of the IBLCE blueprint.
Come learn from internationally-known lactation expert Marie Biancuzzo, RN MS IBCLC and special guest Ann Davis, RPh IBCLC.

(all day)

Come to learn from experienced lactation consultants the hands-on skills needed for lactation consultant practice. A must for aspiring lactation consultants, a great way to up-grade skills for experienced lactation consultants. Earn 12.5 CERPs and Nursing Contact Hours.
Clinical Skills Workshop
• Positioning and latch-on, baby-led, mother-led
• Test Weights
• Breast exam
• Shells, shields and other devices
• Breast pumps and hand expression
• Alternative feeding methods
• Paced bottle feeding
• Suck assessment
• And lots of case studies!

(all day)

Speaker: Dawn M. Kersula, MA, RN, LCCE, FACCE, IBCLC

(all day)

Take the 20 Hour Course over 3 days. This course fulfills the UNICEF recommendations for those who work with mothers and babies. Based on the new 20 hour curriculum in support of the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, this course was developed with support from the US Department of Health and Human Services for the US Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative.

Please visit the Healthy Children site for updated information.

09 / 22
(all day)
Start: 00:00
End: 00:00

Preparing to become a lactation consultant? Searching for the best course to help you pass the IBLCE exam in 2011? Here's what you need! This course will fulfill the requirement for candidate training in all disciplines and areas of the IBLCE blueprint.
Come learn from internationally-known lactation expert Marie Biancuzzo, RN MS IBCLC and special guest Ann Davis, RPh IBCLC.

(all day)
Start: 09/21/2010
End: 09/23/2010

Take the 20 Hour Course over 3 days. This course fulfills the UNICEF recommendations for those who work with mothers and babies. Based on the new 20 hour curriculum in support of the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, this course was developed with support from the US Department of Health and Human Services for the US Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative.

Please visit the Healthy Children site for updated information.

(all day)
Start: 09/21/2010
End: 09/23/2010

More information to come.

09 / 23
(all day)

Preparing to become a lactation consultant? Searching for the best course to help you pass the IBLCE exam in 2011? Here's what you need! This course will fulfill the requirement for candidate training in all disciplines and areas of the IBLCE blueprint.
Come learn from internationally-known lactation expert Marie Biancuzzo, RN MS IBCLC and special guest Ann Davis, RPh IBCLC.

(all day)

Take the 20 Hour Course over 3 days. This course fulfills the UNICEF recommendations for those who work with mothers and babies. Based on the new 20 hour curriculum in support of the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, this course was developed with support from the US Department of Health and Human Services for the US Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative.

Please visit the Healthy Children site for updated information.

(all day)

NINLCA (Northern Indiana Lactation Consultant Association)

Come enjoy the beautiful countryside in Middlebury, Indiana. The Essen Haus is famous for it's food and beautiful simple setting in Indiana. Catherine Watson Genna has established herself as a trusted expert on infant suck. Come on, relax and enjoy learning @ The Essen Haus!

In affiliation with the Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, IN

(all day)

Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown
Birth, Breastfeeding and Beyond (featuring Linda Smith, BSE, FACCE, IBCLC, FILCA)
Sponsored by Atlantic Health and Morristown Memorial Hospital

Email or Call for details.

(all day)

Speaker: Dawn M. Kersula, MA, RN, LCCE, FACCE, IBCLC

09 / 24
09 / 25
(all day)

September 25, 2010 is the next CABC Conference at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois. Join the CABC to keep up to date.

09 / 26
09 / 27
(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 intensive course enables participants to provide accurate, current and consistent information about breastfeeding and lactation to expectant and new families.

All areas of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners exam grid are included, and the course content is based on current scientific research as it applies to “best practice” issues in the clinical setting.

This course fulfills the theoretical hours for IBLCE exam eligibility, in addition to providing a great review for IBCLCs who are recertifying by CERPs or exam.

09 / 28
(all day)
Start: 09/27/2010
End: 10/01/2010

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: 09/27/2010
End: 10/01/2010

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: 09/27/2010
End: 10/01/2010

This intensive course enables participants to provide accurate, current and consistent information about breastfeeding and lactation to expectant and new families.

All areas of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners exam grid are included, and the course content is based on current scientific research as it applies to “best practice” issues in the clinical setting.

This course fulfills the theoretical hours for IBLCE exam eligibility, in addition to providing a great review for IBCLCs who are recertifying by CERPs or exam.

(all day)

Preparing to become a lactation consultant? Searching for the best course to help you pass the IBLCE exam in 2011? Here's what you need! This course will fulfill the requirement for candidate training in all disciplines and areas of the IBLCE blueprint.
Come learn from internationally-known lactation expert Marie Biancuzzo, RN MS IBCLC and special guest Ann Davis, RPh IBCLC.

09 / 29
(all day)
Start: 09/27/2010
End: 10/01/2010

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: 09/27/2010
End: 10/01/2010

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: 09/27/2010
End: 10/01/2010

This intensive course enables participants to provide accurate, current and consistent information about breastfeeding and lactation to expectant and new families.

All areas of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners exam grid are included, and the course content is based on current scientific research as it applies to “best practice” issues in the clinical setting.

This course fulfills the theoretical hours for IBLCE exam eligibility, in addition to providing a great review for IBCLCs who are recertifying by CERPs or exam.

(all day)
Start: 00:00
End: 00:00

Preparing to become a lactation consultant? Searching for the best course to help you pass the IBLCE exam in 2011? Here's what you need! This course will fulfill the requirement for candidate training in all disciplines and areas of the IBLCE blueprint.
Come learn from internationally-known lactation expert Marie Biancuzzo, RN MS IBCLC and special guest Ann Davis, RPh IBCLC.

09 / 30
(all day)
Start: 09/27/2010
End: 10/01/2010

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: 09/27/2010
End: 10/01/2010

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: 09/27/2010
End: 10/01/2010

This intensive course enables participants to provide accurate, current and consistent information about breastfeeding and lactation to expectant and new families.

All areas of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners exam grid are included, and the course content is based on current scientific research as it applies to “best practice” issues in the clinical setting.

This course fulfills the theoretical hours for IBLCE exam eligibility, in addition to providing a great review for IBCLCs who are recertifying by CERPs or exam.

(all day)
Start: 00:00
End: 00:00

Preparing to become a lactation consultant? Searching for the best course to help you pass the IBLCE exam in 2011? Here's what you need! This course will fulfill the requirement for candidate training in all disciplines and areas of the IBLCE blueprint.
Come learn from internationally-known lactation expert Marie Biancuzzo, RN MS IBCLC and special guest Ann Davis, RPh IBCLC.

(all day)

Huntsville Hospital for Women and Children is offering a one and a half day conference on breastfeeding and perinatal topics featuring Glenda Dickerson, RN, MS, IBCLC and Dr. Wayne Laney, Pediatric Gastroenterologist. The conference is designed to broaden the perspective and enhance the clinical practice of those who care for breasfeeding mothers and babies.

10 / 1
(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 intensive course enables participants to provide accurate, current and consistent information about breastfeeding and lactation to expectant and new families.

All areas of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners exam grid are included, and the course content is based on current scientific research as it applies to “best practice” issues in the clinical setting.

This course fulfills the theoretical hours for IBLCE exam eligibility, in addition to providing a great review for IBCLCs who are recertifying by CERPs or exam.

(all day)

Preparing to become a lactation consultant? Searching for the best course to help you pass the IBLCE exam in 2011? Here's what you need! This course will fulfill the requirement for candidate training in all disciplines and areas of the IBLCE blueprint.
Come learn from internationally-known lactation expert Marie Biancuzzo, RN MS IBCLC and special guest Ann Davis, RPh IBCLC.

(all day)

La Leche League of Georgia - Breastfeeding & Parenting Conference 2010 check the website below for updated information.

(all day)

"Breastfeeding & Life"

Citywest Hotel, Dublin.

www.alcireland.ie

10 / 2
(all day)
Start: 10/01/2010
End: 10/03/2010

La Leche League of Georgia - Breastfeeding & Parenting Conference 2010 check the website below for updated information.

(all day)

"Breastfeeding & Life"

Citywest Hotel, Dublin.

www.alcireland.ie

Start: 08:00
End: 17:00

Breastfeeding Matters - South Vancouver Island Presents...

Nurturing Mothers: A Paradigm for Depression, Trauma & Postpartum Healing

Guest speaker:

Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, PhD. IBCLC

Dr. Kendall-Tackett is a health psychologist, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and La Leche League Leader. Dr. Kendall-Tackett has written more than 260 journal articles, book chapters and other publications. She is the author or editor of 20 books in the fields of trauma, women's health, depression, and breastfeeding.

See www.breastfeedingmatters.ca

10 / 3
(all day)

La Leche League of Georgia - Breastfeeding & Parenting Conference 2010 check the website below for updated information.

10 / 4
(all day)

Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day

Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation

(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)

La Leche League Canada presents:
Karen Kerkhoff Gromada, MSN, RN, IBCLC, FILCA and LLL Leader
Multiple Blessings, Multiple Challenges

October 14, 2010, 8:00-4:00 p.m.
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta

Registration $160 (before Sept 21)
Application for CERPs has been submitted to IBLCE

A registration brochure can be downloaded from www.LLLC.ca or by contacting the National Seminar Coordinator at pat.millar@ns.sympatico.ca.

Register early to avoid disappointment!

(all day)

La Leche League Canada presents:
Karen Kerkhoff Gromada, MSN, RN, IBCLC, FILCA and LLL Leader
Multiple Blessings, Multiple Challenges

PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE:
October 4, 2010, 8:00-4:00 p.m.
University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta

Registration $160 (before Sept 13)
Application for CERPs has been submitted to IBLCE

A registration brochure can be downloaded from www.LLLC.ca or by contacting the National Seminar Coordinator at pat.millar@ns.sympatico.ca.

Register early to avoid disappointment!

(all day)

Breastfeeding Counselor

Target Audience
Any RN or LPN:
-working with lactating women
-interested in obtaining accurate, current information about lactation management
-who wants to become a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC)
-preparing to become a board certified lactation consultant

Certification Requirements
-Must be a RN or LPN
-Complete written assignment (2 one-page essays are assigned at registration)
-Attend 2 day PCE course
-Pass certification examination based on the information covered in the course

(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

10 / 5
(all day)
Start: 10/04/2010
End: 02/21/2011

Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day

Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation

(all day)
Start: 10/04/2010
End: 10/08/2010

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: 10/04/2010
End: 10/08/2010

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)

Breastfeeding Counselor

Target Audience
Any RN or LPN:
-working with lactating women
-interested in obtaining accurate, current information about lactation management
-who wants to become a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC)
-preparing to become a board certified lactation consultant

Certification Requirements
-Must be a RN or LPN
-Complete written assignment (2 one-page essays are assigned at registration)
-Attend 2 day PCE course
-Pass certification examination based on the information covered in the course

(all day)
Start: 10/04/2010
End: 10/10/2010

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)

Preparing to become a lactation consultant? Searching for the best course to help you pass the IBLCE exam in 2011? Here's what you need! This course will fulfill the requirement for candidate training in all disciplines and areas of the IBLCE blueprint.
Come learn from internationally-known lactation expert Marie Biancuzzo, RN MS IBCLC and special guest Ann Davis, RPh IBCLC.

(all day)

The conference will be exploring the wealth of knowledge, experience and understanding we have about breastfeeding as the natural way to feed and nurture our babies. We believe that if empowered, women are able to successfully breastfeed and nurture their child naturally.

Internationally renowned speakers along with Malaysia’s own lactation experts form the exceptional list of invited guests who will be present at the conference.

Professional Points

The conference has been approved for the following CERPs:

* Total CERPs allocated: 23.75L & 4.25R CERPs

10 / 6
(all day)
Start: 10/04/2010
End: 02/21/2011

Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day

Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation

(all day)
Start: 10/04/2010
End: 10/08/2010

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: 10/04/2010
End: 10/08/2010

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: 10/04/2010
End: 10/10/2010

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)
Start: 00:00
End: 00:00

Preparing to become a lactation consultant? Searching for the best course to help you pass the IBLCE exam in 2011? Here's what you need! This course will fulfill the requirement for candidate training in all disciplines and areas of the IBLCE blueprint.
Come learn from internationally-known lactation expert Marie Biancuzzo, RN MS IBCLC and special guest Ann Davis, RPh IBCLC.

(all day)
Start: 10/05/2010
End: 10/07/2010

The conference will be exploring the wealth of knowledge, experience and understanding we have about breastfeeding as the natural way to feed and nurture our babies. We believe that if empowered, women are able to successfully breastfeed and nurture their child naturally.

Internationally renowned speakers along with Malaysia’s own lactation experts form the exceptional list of invited guests who will be present at the conference.

Professional Points

The conference has been approved for the following CERPs:

* Total CERPs allocated: 23.75L & 4.25R CERPs

Start: 09:20

Prepare for your lactation exam review with an intensive, two-day "crash course" designed to help you tackle even the toughest topics with confidence! Review pertinent facts and principles related to all 14 categories of the IBLCE exam in an interactive and responsive learning environment. Learn effective test-taking strategies, engage in discussion of clinical scenarios, and get help interpreting more than 150 pictures in this seminar.

(all day)

La Leche League Canada presents:
Karen Kerkhoff Gromada, MSN, RN, IBCLC, FILCA and LLL Leader
Multiple Blessings, Multiple Challenges

PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE:
Monday, October 6, 2010, 8:00-4:00 p.m.
Travelodge Hotel Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan

Registration $160 (before September 25)
IBLCE has approved this program for 5.17 L-CERPs
.

A registration brochure is attached or can be obtained by e-mail from the National Seminar Coordinator at pat.millar@ns.sympatico.ca.

Register early to avoid disappointment!

10 / 7
(all day)
Start: 10/04/2010
End: 02/21/2011

Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day

Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation

(all day)
Start: 10/04/2010
End: 10/08/2010

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: 10/04/2010
End: 10/08/2010

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: 10/04/2010
End: 10/10/2010

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)
Start: 00:00
End: 00:00

Preparing to become a lactation consultant? Searching for the best course to help you pass the IBLCE exam in 2011? Here's what you need! This course will fulfill the requirement for candidate training in all disciplines and areas of the IBLCE blueprint.
Come learn from internationally-known lactation expert Marie Biancuzzo, RN MS IBCLC and special guest Ann Davis, RPh IBCLC.

(all day)

The conference will be exploring the wealth of knowledge, experience and understanding we have about breastfeeding as the natural way to feed and nurture our babies. We believe that if empowered, women are able to successfully breastfeed and nurture their child naturally.

Internationally renowned speakers along with Malaysia’s own lactation experts form the exceptional list of invited guests who will be present at the conference.

Professional Points

The conference has been approved for the following CERPs:

* Total CERPs allocated: 23.75L & 4.25R CERPs

(all day)

Objectives:

At the completion of the symposium, participants will be able to:

* Describe the breastfeeding promotion and support research activities in Arizona.
* Discuss major issues in researching breastfeeding promotion and support in Arizona.
* Explore how research findings may be useful in Arizona.

Topics and Faculty:

Mapping Lactation Services in Maricopa County
Amanda Watkins, MS, RD, IBCLC, Arizona State University

Characteristics of Breastfed Autistic Children
Lisa Green, BSN, RN, Arizona State University

(all day)

Breastfeeding Update and Ethics in Lactation Practice, the 2-day seminar, is a unique update for anyone working with breastfeeding women, and ideal revision for IBLCE exam candidates. Day 2 (Ethics in Lactation Practice) provides the necessary Ethics CERPS for lactation consultants.

Day 1 has 6.75 L CERPS and Day 2 6.5 E CERPS. IBLCE Approval No. C21007. For New Zealand registered midwives, the New Zealand Midwifery Council has approved the program as a Professional Activity and midwives attending both days are entitled to 5 points.

10 / 8
(all day)
Start: 10/04/2010
End: 02/21/2011

Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day

Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation

(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)
Start: 10/04/2010
End: 10/10/2010

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)

Preparing to become a lactation consultant? Searching for the best course to help you pass the IBLCE exam in 2011? Here's what you need! This course will fulfill the requirement for candidate training in all disciplines and areas of the IBLCE blueprint.
Come learn from internationally-known lactation expert Marie Biancuzzo, RN MS IBCLC and special guest Ann Davis, RPh IBCLC.

(all day)

Breastfeeding Update and Ethics in Lactation Practice, the 2-day seminar, is a unique update for anyone working with breastfeeding women, and ideal revision for IBLCE exam candidates. Day 2 (Ethics in Lactation Practice) provides the necessary Ethics CERPS for lactation consultants.

Day 1 has 6.75 L CERPS and Day 2 6.5 E CERPS. IBLCE Approval No. C21007. For New Zealand registered midwives, the New Zealand Midwifery Council has approved the program as a Professional Activity and midwives attending both days are entitled to 5 points.

(all day)

for more info, contact Betsy Boatz, ace@lllofil.org. More details to follow.

10 / 9
(all day)
Start: 10/04/2010
End: 02/21/2011

Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day

Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation

(all day)
Start: 10/04/2010
End: 10/10/2010

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)
Start: 10/08/2010
End: 10/10/2010

for more info, contact Betsy Boatz, ace@lllofil.org. More details to follow.

(all day)

Breastfeeding Update and Ethics in Lactation Practice, the 2-day seminar, is a unique update for anyone working with breastfeeding women, and ideal revision for IBLCE exam candidates. Day 2 (Ethics in Lactation Practice) provides the necessary Ethics CERPS for lactation consultants.

Day 1 has 6.75 L CERPS and Day 2 6.5 E CERPS. IBLCE Approval No. C21007. For New Zealand registered midwives, the New Zealand Midwifery Council has approved the program as a Professional Activity and midwives attending both days are entitled to 5 points.

10 / 10
(all day)
Start: 10/04/2010
End: 02/21/2011

Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day

Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation

(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

(all day)

for more info, contact Betsy Boatz, ace@lllofil.org. More details to follow.

(all day)

Breastfeeding Update and Ethics in Lactation Practice, the 2-day seminar, is a unique update for anyone working with breastfeeding women, and ideal revision for IBLCE exam candidates. Day 2 (Ethics in Lactation Practice) provides the necessary Ethics CERPS for lactation consultants.

Day 1 has 6.75 L CERPS and Day 2 6.5 E CERPS. IBLCE Approval No. C21007. For New Zealand registered midwives, the New Zealand Midwifery Council has approved the program as a Professional Activity and midwives attending both days are entitled to 5 points.

10 / 11
(all day)
Start: 10/04/2010
End: 02/21/2011

Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day

Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation

(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

Start: 08:00

The Central Illinois Breastfeeding Task Force presents:
Dr. Jack Newman
Monday, October 11th
8:00am-4:30pm
Embassy Suites, East Peoria, IL
For details and registration information please see:
www.CentralIllinoisBreastfeeding.org/FallConference
Topics:
Norms for a Breastfed Baby
What if Baby Refuses to Latch on?
The Effects of Birthing Practices on Breastfeeding

10 / 12
(all day)
Start: 10/04/2010
End: 02/21/2011

Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day

Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation

(all day)
Start: 10/11/2010
End: 10/15/2010

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)

Tuesday, October 12, 2010
State Bar of Georgia, Auditorium, 114 Marietta Street, Atlanta, GA
9am-3:30pm

Some Presenters:

Brian Castrucci, Director of Maternal and Child Health, Department of Community Health - "Ideas from the State"

Cria Perrine, PhD, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, - Ethnic Disparity in Breastfeeding

Other presenters TBA

$35 includes lunch, annual membership, and professional credits.

Please go to our website to register: http://www.hmhbga.org

10 / 13
(all day)
Start: 10/04/2010
End: 02/21/2011

Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day

Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation

(all day)
Start: 10/11/2010
End: 10/15/2010

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)

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.
* Grants continuing education credits.

(all day)

2010 State Breastfeeding Conference

From Co-Sleeping the Baby That Won't Latch-Hot Topics in Breastfeeding

Keynote Speaker: Diane Wiessinger, MS IBCLC

See Brochure below.

10 / 14
(all day)
Start: 10/04/2010
End: 02/21/2011

Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day

Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation

(all day)
Start: 10/11/2010
End: 10/15/2010

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

10 / 15
(all day)
Start: 10/04/2010
End: 02/21/2011

Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day

Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation

(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)

Featured Guests
Mary Ann Cahill
Michelle A. Angeletti, MSW, PhD
David Berger, M.D., FAAP
Kendall Cox, BA, IBCLC, RAC
Hilary Flower—Hilary
Cynthia Gentry
Martin Keane, A.P., C.C.H
Evelyn Ojeda-Fox—Evelyn
Karen Strange
Rebecca Thompson, M.S.
Cindy Wallace
Jill Welch
Diana West, BA, IBCLC

Please view PDF or visit site for more information.

(all day)

La Leche League is proud to announce the 2010 Continuing Education and Area Conference speaker: Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett

(all day)

1. Discuss worksite barriers for breastfeeding
2. Describe approaches to successful breastfeeding by employed breastfeeding mothers
3. Discuss barriers to exclusive breastfeeding
4. Describe approaches to improve breastfeeding rates
5. Discuss pertiment physical and developmental alterations in near term infants and mothers relative to establishing and maintaining breastfeeding
6. Describe care plans for near term infant
7. Discuss advocacy projects and programs
8. Describe making changes in work setting to advocate breastfeeding.

(all day)

Special Guest Speakers:
Linda J. Smith, BSE, FACCE, IBCLC, FILCA
Diane Wiessinger, MS, IBCLC
Julie Mennella, PhD
Deborah McCarter-Spaulding, PhD, RN, WHNP-BC, IBCLC
Bonnie Harris MSEd
Naomi Aldort PhD
Patty Wipfler Dir HIH
Penny Simkin
Isabella Knox, MD, EdM
James Taylor, MD, MPH
Jay Fathi, MD

Special Features:
Family Storyteller Dr. Margaret Read MacDonald
Recess Monkey Kid's Band
Continuing Education
Continuing Education Ethics Session
Family Interactive Sessions
New Leader Recognition Ceremony
Leader Open House
Professional Photographer Portrait Playtime

10 / 16
(all day)
Start: 10/04/2010
End: 02/21/2011

Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day

Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation

(all day)
Start: 10/15/2010
End: 10/17/2010

Featured Guests
Mary Ann Cahill
Michelle A. Angeletti, MSW, PhD
David Berger, M.D., FAAP
Kendall Cox, BA, IBCLC, RAC
Hilary Flower—Hilary
Cynthia Gentry
Martin Keane, A.P., C.C.H
Evelyn Ojeda-Fox—Evelyn
Karen Strange
Rebecca Thompson, M.S.
Cindy Wallace
Jill Welch
Diana West, BA, IBCLC

Please view PDF or visit site for more information.

(all day)
Start: 10/15/2010
End: 10/17/2010

Special Guest Speakers:
Linda J. Smith, BSE, FACCE, IBCLC, FILCA
Diane Wiessinger, MS, IBCLC
Julie Mennella, PhD
Deborah McCarter-Spaulding, PhD, RN, WHNP-BC, IBCLC
Bonnie Harris MSEd
Naomi Aldort PhD
Patty Wipfler Dir HIH
Penny Simkin
Isabella Knox, MD, EdM
James Taylor, MD, MPH
Jay Fathi, MD

Special Features:
Family Storyteller Dr. Margaret Read MacDonald
Recess Monkey Kid's Band
Continuing Education
Continuing Education Ethics Session
Family Interactive Sessions
New Leader Recognition Ceremony
Leader Open House
Professional Photographer Portrait Playtime

10 / 17
(all day)
Start: 10/04/2010
End: 02/21/2011

Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day

Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation

(all day)

Featured Guests
Mary Ann Cahill
Michelle A. Angeletti, MSW, PhD
David Berger, M.D., FAAP
Kendall Cox, BA, IBCLC, RAC
Hilary Flower—Hilary
Cynthia Gentry
Martin Keane, A.P., C.C.H
Evelyn Ojeda-Fox—Evelyn
Karen Strange
Rebecca Thompson, M.S.
Cindy Wallace
Jill Welch
Diana West, BA, IBCLC

Please view PDF or visit site for more information.

(all day)

Special Guest Speakers:
Linda J. Smith, BSE, FACCE, IBCLC, FILCA
Diane Wiessinger, MS, IBCLC
Julie Mennella, PhD
Deborah McCarter-Spaulding, PhD, RN, WHNP-BC, IBCLC
Bonnie Harris MSEd
Naomi Aldort PhD
Patty Wipfler Dir HIH
Penny Simkin
Isabella Knox, MD, EdM
James Taylor, MD, MPH
Jay Fathi, MD

Special Features:
Family Storyteller Dr. Margaret Read MacDonald
Recess Monkey Kid's Band
Continuing Education
Continuing Education Ethics Session
Family Interactive Sessions
New Leader Recognition Ceremony
Leader Open House
Professional Photographer Portrait Playtime

(all day)

For the first time WABA is organising an expanded GBPM that is open to participation of the wider network allowing for greater networking among participants and the Core Partner organisations – ABM, IBFAN, ILCA, LLLI and Wellstart International. In line with the 20th anniversary of the Innocenti Declaration, the event will open with a celebration of 20 years of action and achievements around the Innocenti as well as reviewing the gaps and areas still needing attention and a strategic response.

10 / 18
(all day)
Start: 10/04/2010
End: 02/21/2011

Class Dates and Times:
Monday, Oct 4th, 2010 - Class I
Monday, Nov 1st, 2010 - Class II
Monday, Dec 6th, 2010 - Class III
Monday, Jan 10th, 2011 - Class IV
Monday, Jan 31st, 2011 - Class V
Monday, Feb 21st, 2011 Class VI
8:30-5:30 each day

Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation

(all day)
Start: 10/17/2010
End: 10/19/2010

For the first time WABA is organising an expanded GBPM that is open to participation of the wider network allowing for greater networking among participants and the Core Partner organisations – ABM, IBFAN, ILCA, LLLI and Wellstart International. In line with the 20th anniversary of the Innocenti Declaration, the event will open with a celebration of 20 years of action and achievements around the Innocenti as well as reviewing the gaps and areas still needing attention and a strategic response.

(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)

Cosponsored by the Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition with the Massachusetts chapter of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Morning session
8:30 – 8:45 Introduction with breastfeeding cost analysis update
Melissa Bartick, MD, MS, speaking about her paper currently in press in Pediatrics

8:45 – 9:45 Breastfeeding and Maternal Health — Heart Disease, Diabetes, and More
Alison Stuebe, MD, MSc

9:45 – 10:00 Introduction to Breastfeeding and Government Policy
Speaker TBA

10:00 – 10:15 Break

(all day)

Target Audience
Any RN or LPN:
-working with lactating women
-interested in obtaining accurate, current information about lactation management
-who wants to become a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC)
-preparing to become a board certified lactation consultant

Certification Requirements
-Must be a RN or LPN
-Complete written assignment (2 one-page essays are assigned at registration)
-Attend 2 day PCE course
-Pass certification examination based on the information covered in the course

This 2 day certification program will cover pertinent topics such as:

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