Session 1

Session 1: Saturday 8:15-9:30 a.m.

101* - Obesity and Breastfeeding -- Kay Hoover

The epidemic of obesity has focused greater attention on the impact of breastfeeding. This session reviews research on breastfeeding and the link to a reduction in childhood obesity, and difficulties of breastfeeding with maternal obesity. Please Note: This is a CERP session. Please be respectful of the needs of all attendees and quietly respectful to the speaker who is presenting.

102* - Tongue Tie and the Breastfed Baby -- Michael Virts

How to assess, when to refer, and how to support the breastfeeding family after a tongue tie revision. Assessing the risks and benefits of frenotomy. Please Note: This is a CERP session. Please be respectful of the needs of all attendees and quietly respectful to the speaker who is presenting.

103 - Navigating Night Nursing -- Kara Fontes

Meeting your children's nighttime needs while maximizing sleep for the whole family. Includes discussion about co-sleeping, reverse-cycling, and the benefits of nursing at night.

104 - Healthy Eating That Won't Break the Bank -- Annette Maier

Find out how one mother feeds her family for under $30 a week. No TV dinners or coupon clipping! Get new shopping habits, recipe ideas, and extra money to spend on what you love: your family.

105 - Watch, Listen, and Understand -- Karen Shaw

Explore communication styles that help family members tune in to the needs behind the message.

106 - Children's Activity Room: Yoga for the Little Ones -- Holly Keich

8:30-9:00 a.m. Yoga for all ages. Children's Activity Room sessions run throughout the day. Spouses/Partners, Grandparents, and Caregivers may register for sessions free of charge with a primary registrant's paid registration.

 
* CERPs have been approved from IBLCE through a providership with LLL Alliance.