Changing Course Along the Breastfeeding Path

319 Fountains Parkway,Fairview Heights IL 62208

01 June, 2023

Description

2023 CONFERENCE--Changing Course Along The Breastfeeding Path Location: Four Points by Sheraton Conference Center--319 Fountains Parkway, Fairview Heights, Illinois 62208 Hotel Accommodations: The Four Points by Sheraton hotel will be offering room discounts to conference participants. Rooms will be offered at $129 per night, plus tax. These rooms are only available to book on or before May 25, 2023. Speakers: Kristin Cavuto MSW, LCSW, IBCLC & Kayla Richardson M.S., CCC- SLP, IBCLC Purpose: To provide information on various aspects of lactation so breastfeeding support workers can more effectively help mothers and babies. Target Audience: IBCLCs, RNs and Registered Dietitians who assist with breastfeeding, LLL Leaders, and WIC Peer Counselors. Application for CERPs has been submitted to the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners. Application has been made for RN CEs. Application has been made for RD CPEUs. For information about the approval status for contact hours/continuing education credits, contact Dee Kassing, 618-346-1919. Speaker Kristin Cavuto has no conflicts of interest with regards to this program. Speaker Kayla Richardson has no conflicts of interest with regards to this program. Planning Committee members Louann Theiss, Emily Sisk, Marcella Earl have no conflicts of interest with regards to this program. Planning committee member Dee Kassing rents out Medela breast pumps, and sells Pumpin' Pal, Ameda and Medela spare parts and various specialty devices. Quiet, non-separating little ones, however they are fed, will be allowed to remain with their attendee- parent in the meeting room. Please be mindful that even happy baby noises make it difficult for others nearby to hear the speaker, and be ready to step out into the hall until your little one can be quiet again. Please bring with you whatever food your little one needs, as the Task Force can only provide food for the paid registrants. Conference Schedule: 7:30-8:00: Breakfast buffet/conference check-in8:00-8:10: Introduction/Opening Remarks8:10-9:40: IGT is Not a Tragedy—Understanding and Treating Mammary Hypoplasia in Private Practice (Krisin Cavuto)9:40-9:55: Break/Shopping9:55-10:55: The Best Laid Plans: Communcation and Motivation When the Care Plan Fails (Kristin Cavuto)10:55-11:10: Break/Shopping11:10-12:10: Co-Treating with Pediatric Therapy to Improve Breastfeeding Outcomes (Kayla Richardson)12:10-1:15: Lunch/Shopping1:15-2:45: Eating Disorders in the Perinatal Client—A Trauma-Informed Model (Kristin Cavuto)2:45-3:00: Break/Shopping3:00-4:00: All are Welcome—Inclusive Care for LGBTQ+ Families (Kristin Cavuto)4:00-4:15: Closing Remarks/EvaluationConference Topic Descriptions IGT is Not a Tragedy--Understanding and Treating Mammary Hypoplasia in Private Practice One of the major causes of low milk supply is Insufficient Glandular Tissue. However, this condition is misunderstood by many lactation and perinatal professionals. This course will describe IGT and teach differential assessment skills to identify IGT and distinguish it from other reasons for low supply. It will teach best practices for preserving the nursing relationship with IGT, and will focus on how to counsel the nursing parent with this condition. It’s entire framework and focus is that IGT does not need to mean lactation failure or provider fear. It is possible to nurse successfully with IGT! The Best Laid Plans--Communication and Motivation when the Care Plan Fails Many lactation practitioners don’t know what to do when their original care plan fails to achieve the expected results. They fail to help the client to change the care plan and be willing to continue to work towards change. They often lack the communication skills to motivate the client when frustrated by poor results. In this course, we will learn to communicate to the client that the current care plan is not effective to achieve client goals, motivate the client to continue to work towards their goals with a revised care plan, and encourage and validate the client’s hard work and effort when treatment takes longer than expected. Co-treating with Pediatric Therapy to Improve Breastfeeding Outcomes Breastfeeding is the biological norm for human infants and relies on multiple bodily systems for success. Common disruptions in function of these systems in an infant, as well as malformations of the craniofacial complex can act as a barrier to successful breastfeeding. Pediatric Speech Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, and Physical Therapists have long been part of the treatment team when preventing and improving developmental skills of babies and children with disruptions to these bodily systems. Given that feeding, including breastfeeding, is a developmental skill these professionals can play an important role in improving breastfeeding outcomes when co-treating with the IBCLC. Understanding the role and scope of practice of pediatric therapists, as well as specific diagnoses and symptoms that might indicate the need for a referral to a therapist is a necessary skill of the IBCLC. Collaborative care and early intervention of these complex neonates is integral to improving breastfeeding outcomes and preventing developmental delay. Eating Disorders in the Perinatal Client--A Trauma-informed Model As lactation professionals, we see clients who are experiencing many challenges during the perinatal period. Clients with eating disorders are uniquely at risk, as are their babies. This presentation will educate the perinatal professional about how eating disorders present in the childbearing year and beyond. It will explore the connection between trauma and disordered eating, and teach how to be a trauma informed provider for eating disordered clients. It will discuss the specific and unique challenges the person with an eating disorder may have during lactation, including postpartum body image, elimination diets, and provider bias. The learner will gain the skills needed to screen for disordered eating and provide culturally humble and appropriate referral for congruent care. All are Welcome--Inclusive Care for LGBTQ+ Families Perinatal professionals and community support workers have a lack of knowledge on how to appropriately provide care to LGBTQ+ clients, which leads to health disparities and poor health outcomes in this population. This course will teach a trauma informed, intersectional, and culturally humble approach to inclusive care. The learner will come away understanding the facts about LGBTQ+ communities, how to use respectful and affirming language, and how to best support the LGBTQ+ client from both a micro and a macro perspective.