Mid-Atlantic

A Day with Dr. Thomas Hale – Medications and Mother’s Milk

pam — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 18:00:05 -0600

Start: 03/09/2012

Timezone: US/Eastern

Join us for an informative breastfeeding conference featuring
Dr. Thomas Hale discussing Medications and Mother’s Milk.
Dr. Hale is Professor of Pediatrics and
Assistant Dean of Research at Texas Tech
University School of Medicine. He holds
degrees in Pharmacy and a Ph.D. in
Pharmacology and Toxicology and is widely
experienced in Pediatric and Breastfeeding
Clinical Pharmacology. He is a well-known
international lecturer in the pharmacology
of lactation and is the author of five books
including: Medications and Mothers’ Milk,
the top-selling drug reference manual in the

The 20th Annual Breastfest of the Ohio Lactation Consultant Association

pam — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:45:24 -0600

Start: 03/16/2012

End: 03/17/2012

Timezone: US/Eastern

The Surgeon General’s Call to Action Number 7: Accelerating Implementation of the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative in Ohio
March 16 & 17, 2012
Marriott NW ~ Dublin OHIO

$145 for OLCA members
$175 for renewal and conference
Speakers include:
Dr. Ted Wymyslo– Director, Ohio Department of Health

Dr. Helen Ball Director of the Parent-Infant Sleep Lab at
Durham University, Stockton-on-Tees, UK.
Seminal research on Infant Sleep

Debra Bingham, RN, DrPH, LCCE
Co-chair research advisory panel, AWHONN
Responsible for getting implementing exclusivity as a core measure of JCAHO

Marie Biancuzzo's Lactation Exam Review 2012

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:48:10 -0600

Start: 03/21/2012

End: 03/22/2012

Timezone: US/Central

Prepare for the 2012 IBCLE exam in two exciting, information packed days with Marie Biancuzzo, internationally-known speaker, author, and clinical expert.

Act now and receive a special offer to attend both the Lactation Exam Review and Picture Perfect IBCLE exam prep courses.

Two great courses given on three consecutive days in 7 U.S. cities coast-to-coast.

"The review was without a doubt a priceless investment for passing."

Marie Biancuzzo's Picture Perfect IBCLE Exam Prep Course

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:56:40 -0600

Start: 03/23/2012

Timezone: US/Arizona

Preparing for the 2012 IBCLE Exam?
Did you know that 60% of the exam questions -100 out of 175- require clinical recognition of photos?

In this fun and interactive course you will learn to decode pertinent visual information and accurately recognize conditions that may appear on the exam.

This 1-day course follows Marie's two-day Lactation Exam Review course and can be taken separately or together following the two-day exam review course.

Breastfeeding: New Strategies for Improved Outcomes with Cheryl Scott

pam — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:41:05 -0600

Start: 04/25/2012

Timezone: US/Eastern

Course Description:
Optimum breastfeeding outcomes depend on giving families the skills, confidence and information needed to successfully initiate and continue breastfeeding their babies. Join Cheryl Scott as she shares strategies to improve the health outcomes for mothers and babies by addressing the challenges facing the promotion, protection and support of breastfeeding. This comprehensive day will include the latest information on:
Late pre-term infant and multiples
Hyperbilirubinemia
Hypoglycemia and the diabetic mother
Sleepy baby
Sore nipples
Low milk supply

Breastfeeding: New Strategies for Improved Outcomes with Cheryl Scott

pam — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:43:33 -0600

Start: 04/26/2012

Timezone: US/Eastern

Maryland Breastfeeding Coalition Annual Conference 2012 with Diane West

pam — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:10:47 -0600

Start: 06/12/2012

Timezone: US/Eastern

Save the date.

United States Breastfeeding Committee-Fourth National Conference of State/Territorial/Tribal Breastfeeding Coalitions

pam — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:58:43 -0600

Start: 08/04/2012

End: 08/06/2012

Timezone: US/Eastern

The Fourth National Conference of State/Territorial/Tribal Breastfeeding Coalitions -- Answering the Call: Coalitions Moving Into Action -- will be held August 4-6, 2012, at the Sheraton National Hotel in Arlington, Virginia.

The USBC is thrilled to convene this exciting conference once again, with a focus on implementation of The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding. As in the past, the conference will begin with an opening plenary and reception on Saturday evening and end by mid-day on Monday, followed by an optional Advocacy Day held on Monday afternoon.

The Lactation Counselor Certificate Training Program (CLC) Healthy Children

pam — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:50:32 -0600

Start: 09/24/2012

End: 09/28/2012

Timezone: US/Eastern

This research and competency based lactation management training provides

Comprehensive breastfeeding management training
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Practical skills that will make you more effective in your job
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Time-saving hospital strategies that make breastfeeding a success
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Strategies and tips for special circumstances - premies, Down Syndrome,
newborns affected by medications, and more
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How to talk to mothers in a way that encourages them to choose breastfeeding
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