Conference Add-on Lecture Packs

Expand your conference experience with any of these focused educational series! In addition to the main conference, we are offering the option to extend your conference experience with 4 highly informative add-on lecture packages.

Perinatal Pharmacology, Herbal Medicine & Clinical Decision-Making Lecture Pack

In the ever-changing landscape of pharmaceutical and herbal options for the management of medical conditions or symptoms during the perinatal period, it's important to stay up to date. Equip yourself with the knowledge needed to help navigate the complexities of separating fact from popular belief when it comes to medications and herbs during pregnancy and postpartum as perinatal care providers.

Speakers and topics information coming soon.

Birth and Beyond: Navigating the Unexpected Lecture Pack

Birth is a unique experience for each family and as care providers, it's important to always be prepared for the unexpected. This special package is designed to enhance your knowledge and adaptability when it comes to managing unpredictable scenarios during childbirth and the early postpartum period. Explore evidence-based guidelines, practical strategies, and real-life case studies to equip you with the knowledge necessary to more confidently handle emergencies, address complications, and support families through unforeseen challenges.

• Overcoming Obstacles in Breastfeeding: A Case Study Approach
  Amrita Desai, MSc, LCCE, IBCLC
• What About Dad? Understanding and Addressing Postpartum Depression In Men
  Luis Resendez, MFT
• Addressing Umbilical Cord Complications: From Knots to Prolapse
  Nichole Wardlaw, CNM, DNP, FACNM
• Managing Unexpected Breech Births: From Surprise to Solution
  Nicole Morales, LM CPM
  
• Managing Pelvic Organ Prolapse After Birth
  Dr. Sinéad Dufour, PT, PhD
• Restoring the Connection: Methods for Repairing Ruptured Client Relationships
  Tori Hamilton, RN, IBCLC, PMH-C

Infant Development and Breastfeeding: The Body-Brain Connection Lecture Pack

Breastfeeding shapes infant development in profound ways that go far beyond just being a source of nutrition. Explore the latest research around the powerful relationship that exists between the breastfeeding dyad. It weaves together neurodevelopment, sensory integration, physiology, attachment, and infant mental health to illuminate the whole-body, whole-brain impact of breastfeeding.

• Body-Led Breastfeeding: A Physiokinetics Perspective on the Infant Body While Feeding
  Adina Kopinsky, IBCLC
• Synchrony in Action: Breastfeeding, Co-Regulation & Parent-Infant Attachment
  Anna Le Grange, BSc, RN, IBCLC
• Feeding with Feeling: The Hidden Power of Proprioception
  Jacklynn Knotts OTR/L, IBCLC, CNT, NTMTC
• From Feeding to Function: The Role of Breastfeeding in Oral Development
  Leslie R. Kowalski, PhD, IBCLC
• How Motor Patterns, Sensory Processing, and Newborn Reflexes Impact Breastfeeding
  Stephanie Wong MOT, OTR/L, CNT, IBCLC, NTMTC
• Breastfeeding, Skin-to-Skin, and Neurodevelopment: Unlocking the Blueprint for Brighter Beginnings
  Tanya Singleton, BSN, MA, MPH, RN-BC, IBCLC, LCCE

Growing Concerns: Infant Weight Gain From Assessment to Action Lecture Pack

A lot of attention is placed on infant weight gain in the early weeks of life, but how much do you really know about why it's important to monitor weight, how to do it correctly and how to support parents dealing with anxiety about their infant's weight? Dive deeper into these topics to learn more about what weight gain can tell us beyond just whether or not an infant is getting enough milk, how to prioritize care when an infant isn't gaining weight and how worry about weight gain influences feeding choices and how we can best provide support.

Speakers and topics information coming soon.