The Olson Center for Women’s Health will sponsor a conference titled “Breastfeeding: Baby’s Natural Choice Conference” on Wednesday, Aug. 26 at Qwest Center Omaha.
The conference, which runs from 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., will feature the following keynote speakers:
- Miriam Labbok, M.D., professor of the practice of public health at the University of North Carolina and director of the Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute (CBI); and
- Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, Ph.D., health psychologist and an international board certified lactation consultant.
The conference aims to provide information on the importance of a supportive breastfeeding environment for the promotion of breastfeeding in new mothers, as well as address specific issues that may hinder successful breastfeeding. The target audience includes:
- Physicians;
- Nurses;
- Lactation consultants;
- Registered dietitians;
- Residents;
- Physician assistants;
- Nurse practitioners;
- Nurse midwives;
- Breastfeeding advocates;
- Social workers; and
- Students.
The cost to attend is $95 and $50 for students and includes continuing education credits, breakfast, lunch, handouts and exhibits. The registration deadline is Aug 21. Contact the Olson Center at 559-4500 for more information.