USA

Prepare for the IBLCE exam with two exciting, information-packed days with
Marie Biancuzzo, internationally known speaker, author and clinical expert. This course will enable you to tackle the toughest topics with confidence!

This comprehensive, practical, evidence-based, breastfeeding management course includes improving skills, theoretical foundations and competency verification. Technical issues are explored within the context of counseling the mother in the hospital and in public health and community settings. This course prepares participants for professional work helping mothers and babies: this program trains participants how to gain insight into clients’ problems, with a strong focus on counseling skills.

Whether looking to update your knowledge, obtain CERPs or review for the IBLCE exam, this single authoritative course is for you. Covering the entire IBLCE exam grid, this course will bring you up-to-date on the newest information and research in lactation.

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. If you have not already had a basic lactation management course, consider enrolling in LEC's Certified Lactation Specialist Course.

Agenda

1. Evidence-based maternity care:the value of normal birth - J. Lothian
2. Care practices that promote, protect and support normal birth and breastfeeding - J. Lothian
3. Why does it hurt? An approach to the evaluation of breastfeeding associated pain- A. Stuebe
4. Breastfeeding and maternal health: heart disease, diabetes and more - A. Stuebe

Why Johnny Can't Suck; Why Mommy Can't Breastfeed
May 23 & 24, 2013

Featured Speakers:
Lisa Marasco, MA, IBCLC, FILCA
Diane Wiessinger, MS, IBCLC
Nancy Williams, MA, MFT, IBCLC, CCE

Topics include:
The Impact of Birth on Breastfeeding
Why Can't that Baby Latch?
Hormone Imbalance--How does it Impact Milk Supply
Helping the Baby Who Won't Latch
The Healing Power of Breastfeeding
Stoneage Babies in a Techno World
Lesser-known and Novel Ideas for Increasing Milk Supply

Details and registration can be found at http://www.placerconferences.com

Unlocking the Secrets of the Virtual Breastfeeding Culture Using Social Media to Connect with Today’s Breastfeeding Mothers.

Breastfeeding support in a virtual world (1 hour)
Lara Audelo, CLEC

Social Media: A New Tool for Your Toolbox (1 hour)
Fleur Bickford, RN, IBCLC

Facebook 101 for Breastfeeding (1 hour)
Amber McCann, BA, IBCLC

Twitter 101 for Breastfeeding (1 hour)
Amber McCann, BA, IBCLC

Pinterest 101 for Breastfeeding (1 hour)
Amber McCann, BA, IBCLC

Connecting with Breastfeeding Mothers through Blogging(1 hr)
Robin Kaplan, M.Ed., IBCLC

With Cathy Carothers, BLA, IBCLC, FILCA

Please join us for the May 28, 2013 Webinar, "Making it Work: Supporting employed mothers with breastfeeding" by Cathy Carothers, BLA, IBCLC, FILCA. The webinar is scheduled from 5:00 - 6:30pm Eastern Daylight Time USA.

Prepare for the IBLCE exam with two exciting, information-packed days with
Marie Biancuzzo, internationally known speaker, author and clinical expert. This course will enable you to tackle the toughest topics with confidence!

Fundraiser for OWLA and NWMMB

Location: Lorenzen Conference Center at Legacy Emanuel Hospital

8:30am-5:30pm
Registration begins at 7:30am

TOPICS INCLUDE:
Scientific & Evidence Base for Skin-to-Skin Contact
A Neurobehavioral Approach to Breastfeeding
NWMMB, The Need for Milk Banking in the Northwest
A Neurobehavioral Approach to Feeding Frequency
Implementation, Financial Issues & Implications of the Neuroscience

Register at: brownpapertickets.com/event/366211
Continental Breakfast, Box Lunch & Refreshments Will Be Provided

This comprehensive, practical, evidence-based, breastfeeding management course includes improving skills, theoretical foundations and competency verification. Technical issues are explored within the context of counseling the mother in the hospital and in public health and community settings. This course prepares participants for professional work helping mothers and babies: this program trains participants how to gain insight into clients’ problems, with a strong focus on counseling skills.