The Olson Center for Womens Health at the University of Nebraska
Medical Center will hold a one-day Breastfeeding: Babys Natural Choice
conference on Wednesday, August 29, to provide education on the benefits
of breastfeeding, as well as insight into research on breastfeeding and
management of breastfeeding problems and concerns. Keynote speaker will
be Thomas Hale, Ph.D., associate professor of pediatrics and pharmacology
at Texas Tech University, author of the popular books, Medications and
Mothers Milk and Clinical Therapy in Breastfeeding Patients.
The conference, Breastfeeding: Babys Natural Choice, will run from
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Convention Centre, 3321 S. 72nd St.
The purpose of the conference is identify medications that are or arent
compatible with breastfeeding, methods of managing common problems, diet,
and Internet resources on breastfeeding. Topics include: antidepressant
medications and breastfeeding; breastfeeding in protein-sensitive babies;
mothers nutritional needs during special circumstances; breastfeeding
and infants with oral feeding problems; and a panel on understanding cultural
influences in breastfeeding.
The Olson Center for Womens Health and Nebraska Health System is sponsoring
the conference in cooperation with the UNMC College of Nursing and UNMC
Center for Continuing Education. In addition to Dr. Hale, also speaking
at the conference will be health professionals from UNMC, NHS, Douglas
County Health Department, Childrens Hospital, KETV (Channel 7), and Ponca
Health and Wellness Center.
Though the conference is targeted toward health professionals and breastfeeding
advocates, the public also is invited. The conference registration fee
is $65, which includes lunch, refreshments and handout materials. Student
registration fee is $45. Continuing education credit will be available
for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, lactation consultants and registered
dieticians. To get a conference brochure, visit www.unmc.edu/olson or call
(402) 559-6345.