A Two Day Conference in Warrnambool Friday 21 and Saturday 22 February 2020.
Pre-Conference Welcome Reception Thursday 20 February 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
Can't make it? Register for the Online Conference available 25 Feb 2020 - 31 May 2020.
Early Bird discounts - register by January 10th to SAVE! Plus Student Discounts.
ACCREDITATION: 13 CPD Hours. Australian College of Midwives CPD Recognised Activity. CERPs Approval Number: C202006
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All funds raised from this conference support the Warrnambool Breastfeeding Centre
The Warrnambool Breastfeeding Centre is a hub of information and support for parents in Warrnambool and the surrounding areas. It is a place parents can come to relax and connect with other parents in an informal setting. Importantly, parents can access the breastfeeding information and support they need, when they need it, through professional lactation support, breastfeeding counselors and practical support such as breast pump hire and information on lactation aids.
Turning the Tide 2020 - 2 Day Conference: Warrnambool
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Day 1 Friday 21 FEB 2020
- 8.00am
- Registrations open - Tea/coffee served
- 8.30am
- Opening address
- 8.45am
- Caroline Homer - Stemming the tide of complexity in birth: Promoting positive births
- 9.45am
- Meghan Azad - Breastfeeding, human milk composition and the infant gut microbiome: Implications for lifelong health
- 10.45am
- Morning tea
- 11.15am
- Wendy Ingman - Understanding the biology of lactation: Challenging old paradigms to improve breastfeeding outcomes
- 12.15am
- Amanda Pauley - Lactation in the primary setting - Common presentations and issues
- 1.00pm
- Lunch
- 2.00pm
- Kathleen Kendall Tackett - Birth trauma: The causes and consequences of child birth related PTSD
- 3.00pm
- Amanda Donnet - Broken bonds: When breastfeeding feels bad
- 3.45pm
- Afternoon tea
- 4.00pm
- Chris Sulfaro - Red Cross Blood Service Milk Banks
- 5.00pm
- Close
- 7.00pm
- Dinner - The Whalers Hotel, Corner Liebig and Timor Street Warrnambool (just across the road from the Lighthouse Theatre)
Day 2 Saturday 22 FEB 2020
- 9.00am
- Luke Grzeskowiak - Use of domperidone to increase breast milk supply: Keeping abreast of current controversies and recommendations for clinical practice
- 9.45am
- Amy Brown - Why do so many women find breastfeeding a challenge? Exploring biological, psychological, socio-cultural and political influences on breastfeeding
- 10.45am
- Morning tea
- 11.15am
- Meghan Azad - Breastfeeding, human milk composition and the developmental origins of asthma: New evidence and ongoing research in the CHILD Study
- 12.15pm
- Hazel Keedle - Turning the tide for women planning a VBAC
- 1.00pm
- Lunch
- 1.45pm
- Amy Brown - Is he good? How messages around infant routines can damage breastfeeding
- 2.45pm
- Kathleen Kendall Tackett - Cannabis, opioids and more: Substance use in the breastfeeding woman
- 3.45pm
- Panel/Q&A
- 4.00pm
- Close
Thursday Pre-Conference Welcome Reception
20 February 2020 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Pre-Conference drinks at The Whalers Hotel and Special Guest Speaker: Sue Cox AM
"Unconditional love - What does that mean for families in the 21st century?"
Sue Cox was a breastfeeding counselor for nearly 40 years, a pioneer in lactation consultancy and a breastfeeding specialist for seven years and a lactation consultant for nearly 30 years. She is the wife of Harry, mother to Brian and Christine and doting Granma to Sam and Lucy. Sue learnt to be apparent by watching and listening to Brian and Christine as babies and is passionate about parents learning from their babies.
CERPs will be awarded for this presentation.
Friday night Social Dinner and get together.
21 February 2020 - 7:30pm at The Whalers Hotel
Enjoy an opportunity to socialise with other attendees and speakers while enjoying a refreshing drink and a tasty meal. This is a 'pay-as-you go event' you order what you want from the menu. There are no other charges but we do ask you to Book when Registering so we can organise tables for the evening.