15th Biennial Breastfeeding Conference (Attendee Information)
This site is intended for registered participants of the 15th Biennial Breastfeeding: Baby's Natural Choice Conference (Aug. 30).
Welcome! Thank you for joining us.
This conference will enable the learner to provide competent and successful support for breastfeeding through essential topics concerning common lactation issues such as mastitis, engorgement, and other common complications. We will focus on team-based approaches to bring awareness of the critical roles and responsibilities of the health care team when providing feeding support options while addressing behavioral health wellness and providing trauma-informed care to help overcome breastfeeding difficulties.
Conference General Information
- Get directions to Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha La Vista Hotel & Conference Center (12520 Westport Pkwy, La Vista, NE 68128).
- Parking is free.
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Disclosures
The accredited provider has mitigated and is disclosing identified relevant financial relationships for the following faculty, planners, and others in control of content prior to assuming their roles.
FACULTY
The following has disclosed relevant financial relationships:
Kristen Choi, PhD, RN, FAAN
Consultant: Psych Hub, Radicle Science
Speaking Honorarium: USC Los Angeles Service Academy
The following have nothing to disclose:
- Becky Baruth, PLMHP, PMH-C, CPD
- Adrienne Connor, PT
- Megan Falke, DNP, APRN
- Katrina Mitchell, MD, IBCLC, PMH-C, FACS
- Dana Raml, MD
- Jacque Schwartz, RDN, LMNT, LD, MHA
- Giuseppe “Joe” Siracusano, DPT, PT
- Ann Smith, BSN, RN, IBCLC
- Carl V. Smith, MD*
- Kailey Snyder, PhD, MS*
- Laura Wilwerding, MD, IBCLC, FABM, FAAP*
PLANNING COMMITTEE
The following have nothing to disclose:
- Valeta Creason-Wahl, HMCC
- Laura Cudzilo-Kelsey, MD
- John Davis, PhD
- Missy Edwards
- Katherine Finney, MD
- Tori Greenlee
- Jennifer Griffin Miller, MD, MPH
- Heidi Keeler, PhD, MSN/MBA, RN
- Lora Marshbanks, RD
- Lana Molczyk, MA
- Tess Parriott, RN, IBCLC, RLC
- Renee Paulin, MSN, RN, CWOCN
- Brenda Ram, CMP, CHCP
- Trixy Schmitz, BSN, IBCLC
- Amanda Schraut, MSW, LICSW, LMHP
- Carl V. Smith, MD*
- Kailey Snyder, PhD, MS*
- Jaime Stevens, RD, LMNT
- Laura Wilwerding, MD, IBCLC, FABM, FAAP*
*Faculty and planning committee member
The following materials (in PDF) are available for download until Sept. 19, 2023. No part of these materials may be reproduced without prior written permission.
- Lactation Physical Therapy: Biomechanical Interventions
Giuseppe “Joe” Siracusano, DPT, PT and Adrienne Connor, PT - Bariatric Surgery and Pregnancy Care: Prenatal and Postnatal Considerations
Jacque Schwartz, RDN, LMNT, LD, MHA - Maternal Depression and Breastfeeding
Dana Raml, MD - Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Mastitis Spectrum Protocol
Katrina Mitchell, MD, IBCLC, PMH-C, FACS - Supporting Breastfeeding with Trauma-Informed Care
Kristen Choi, PhD, RN, FAAN - Real-Life Application of Trauma-Informed Care Practices Among Perinatal Health Providers
Moderator: Kailey Snyder, PhD, MS
Panelists: Megan Falke, DNP, APRN; Becky Baruth, PLMHP, PMH-C, CPD; Ann Smith, BSN, RN, IBCLC - Tongue-Tie and Breastfeeding Challenges: Importance of Appropriate Referral, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Laura Wilwerding, MD, IBCLC, FABM, FAAP
Requirements for Successful Completion
In order to receive continuing education credits, you must:
- Check in at the registration desk and attend the live activity.
- Complete the online evaluation via the UNMC MyCCE portal.
- On your dashboard, click Evaluate an Activity.
- Enter Activity Code 57286.
You have up to Sept. 19, 2023, to claim credit for this activity. You will need to complete the evaluation and attest to the time you spent participating in the activity. Your certificate will be saved in your UNMC MyCCE account under Certificates & Transcripts.
Need help managing your MyCCE account? Find answers to commonly asked questions about signing in to the portal, completing the online evaluation, retrieving your certificate, and more. Go to Manage MyCCE Account
Conference Director
Chris J. and Marie A. Olson Endowed Professor
Professor and Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; President – Olson Center for Women’s Health Advisory Committee, UNMC
Sponsors
This conference is sponsored by the Olson Center for Women's Health, through the resources of the UNMC Center for Continuing Education and the UNMC College of Nursing Continuing interProfessional Development and Innovation (CiPDI).
Questions?
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