Northwest AHEC
Course Number: 78679
15th Annual Breastfeeding Forum
Mar 18, 2027 - 08:45 AM EDT to 03:15 PM EDT
In-Person
Michelle Adams
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Event Description: This one-day conference will focus on techniques to assist individuals with breastfeeding, and update care providers on breastfeeding techniques and tips to ensure a successful breastfeeding experience.
Objectives
Identify common signs and symptoms of tongue-tie and lip-tie that may affect breastfeeding effectiveness and maternal comfort.
Discuss evidence-based approaches to assessment, referral, and management of oral restrictions within the context of breastfeeding support.
Demonstrate evidence-based approaches for evaluating flange fit and educating pumping parents on individualized sizing strategies.
Discuss evidence-based approaches for motivating stakeholders to support breastfeeding initiatives when competing priorities exist.
Create an action plan for engaging providers, community organizations, and local leaders in breastfeeding advocacy efforts.
Explore employer and employee perspectives on the development, implementation, and impact of workplace lactation support initiatives.
Apply lessons learned from successful workplace programs to strengthen lactation support within attendees' own organizations.
Identify common physiological and developmental factors that affect feeding readiness, milk transfer, and breastfeeding success in early-term and preterm infants.
Apply evidence-based strategies to support lactation, establish breastfeeding, and improve feeding outcomes for early-term and preterm infants and their families.
Available Credits
Audience
This program targets lactation consultants, WIC staff members, registered dietitians, health educators, peer counselors, nurses, social workers, childbirth educators and others who assist families with breastfeeding.
Speakers
Lisa Anders, PhD, RN, IBCLC
Love M Anderson, BS, CLE, CHW
Kate D Lambert, DDS
Bridget L McCallion, MSN
Connie Perry, MSN MBA IBCLC LCCE NE-BC