Breastfeeding in the Bay State Annual Conference

Date: Monday, October 2nd & Tuesday, October 3rd
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 6th AND RUNS UNTIL July 31ST, 2023 ; REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS September 30th, 2023

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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.

Can’t attend on conference days? Registrants have up to 90 days to view recordings (30 days if claiming CMEs, CERPs, or CEUs).

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 25^th, 2023. 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.

2023 Agenda

Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition Annual Conference

Breastfeeding in the Bay State 2023

LIVE VIRTUAL CONFERENCE

Main Track

MONDAY, OCTOBER 2ND

Melissa Cole MS, IBCLC

Infant Oral Assessment: Exploring Anatomy and Function Beyond the Frenulum and Oral Functional Activities

Marsha Walker RN, IBCLC

The Infant Formula Shortage…What Are We Really Short On?

Shannon Kelleher, PhD

Persistent Low Milk Supply: Genetics, Diet, or Environment?

Emily Sylvester MS, RD, LDN, IBCLC

Milk Your Brand: How to Stand Out as a Lactation Consultant and Sell Your Services with Success

Ellen Tolan RD, LDN, IBCLC

2023 MDPH Breastfeeding Updates

Special 1/2-day Health Equity Track

Continuing Education credits have been granted as follows:

8.5 CMEs & 8.5 CERPs (5.25 L-CERPs, 1.25 E-CERPs, 2 R-CERPs)
Recognized by IBLCE
IBLCE LTP Provider: CLT121-02

This presentation conforms to Continuing Education requirements under 244 CMR 5.00 for 8.5 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

Download Vendor/Sponsor Information Sheet

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