Breastfeeding in the Bay State Annual Conference

Date: October 3rd & 4th, 2022
Virtual Login: After registation, you will be emailed detailed instruction on how to access the event and set up your profile for virtual networking. You must register to receive the event information.
Sponsored by: TBD
Don’t Miss these virtual CERPS! We are again bringing you a LIVE virtual conference with amazing speakers and practice forward topics.

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EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 1ST AND RUNS UNTIL JULY 31ST, 2022 ; REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS September 30th, 2022

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Breastfeeding in the Bay State is specially tailored for lactation professionals, doctors, midwives, doulas, nutritionists, volunteer breastfeeding counselors and others interested in evidence-based breastfeeding information.

It is a day filled with exciting conversations around breastfeeding advocacy, education, and connecting with others who are passionate about all things breastfeeding. The conference is followed by the annual meeting for the Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition-all are welcome!

Registration is ONLY available in advance – there will be no day of registrations!

If you choose to pay by check, payment MUST be RECEIVED by the registration deadline or you will no longer be considered registered. It is your responsibility to ensure that we receive your check on time. Requests for cancellation and refund can be made until September 26^th, 2022. Refunds will be the cost of registration minus a $10 handling fee. You will receive a confirmation of your registration by email. If you have questions about the program, please contact info@massbreastfeeding.org, or 781-893-3553.

REGISTRATION FEES VARY DEPENDING ON EDUCATION CREDITS REQUESTED. Please clink “register” to visit our page with pricing information.

2022 Agenda

Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition Annual Conference

Breastfeeding in the Bay State 2022

LIVE VIRTUAL CONFERENCE

Main Track

MONDAY, OCTOBER 3RD

Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, PhD, IBCLC, FAPA

Substance Use During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Trauma and Breastfeeding

Allison Tolman IBCLC, LPN, ICCE

Understanding Breastpumps

Marsha Walker RN, IBCLC

Tasha Gunnarsson, RN, IBCLC

“Colostrum: The Magic Elixir”

Ellen Tolan RD, LDN, IBCLC

Julie Forgit, LDN, CLC

Moryn Mendoza, MA, IBCLC

Elizabeth Libby, IBCLC, CCCE

Jennifer Remillard, IBCLC

MDPH Breastfeeding Updates & Panel Discussion: Massachusetts WIC Regional IBCLC Demonstration Project

Special 1/2-day Health Equity Track

Christina Gebel, MPH, LCCE; Luz Lopez, Doula, CLC

Doulas and Breastfeeding Support in the Latinx Community

Continuing Education credits have been granted as follows:

IBLCE has approved this event for 7.5 L-CERPs and 1.5 R-CERPs.

This presentation conforms to Continuing Education requirements under 244 CMR 5.00 for 9 contact hours for Registered Nurses.

MBC will only be granting CEUs/CERPs for sessions actually attended.

Interested in becoming a vendor or a sponsor?

We would love to have you!

email us : conference@massbreastfeeding.org

VENDOR PRICING: $75.00 – $300.00

SPONSOR PRICING: $2500.00 – $3000.00

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Breastfeeding in the Bay State Annual Conference

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2022 Agenda