2010 Annual Presentation of Special Topics in Lactation Management: Lactation and Complementary Therapies

Seminar date and time: Friday, April 9th, 2010 8:30-5:30
Instructor: Dixie Whetsell, MS, IBCLC
Email: dixie.whetsell@pcc.edu
www.pcc.edu/lactation

Additional Speakers:
Dr Elise Hewitt http://www.drelisehewitt.com/
Dr Sara Ohgushi http://www.sarasfamilycare.com/

This annual seminar on special topics in lactation is a new addition to the lactation training program at Portland Community College. This year it will cover an overview of complementary and alternative therapies that can be used to support breastfeeding success. This will include the lactation consultant's role and responsibilities when integrating complementary and alternative therapies into lactation support. Attendees will hear from practitioners in chiropractic care, naturopathy, and acupuncture about how these therapies can support the breastfeeding relationship. A panel of breastfeeding families will share their personal experiences with these therapies. Resources for locating complementary and alternative therapy practitioners will be provided. This conference is designed for lactation consultants, health care professionals, breastfeeding peer counselors, and others providing lactation support.

Seminar will be held at:
Portland Community College
Central Portland Workforce Training Center
1626 SE Water Ave
Portland OR 97214
http://www.pcc.edu/about/locations/central/