Live Keynote Presentation 2015

Welcome Colleagues to GOLD Lactation Online Conference 2015! We are excited to be offering our LIVE Keynote Presentation, "Breastfeeding Helps Mothers Overcome the Legacy of Abuse and Adversity: It Makes All the Difference" by Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, PhD, IBCLC, FAPA. Our Keynote Presentation is a great way to kick off our annual conference; it's often the tipping point for individuals, helping them make the final decision to enjoy the other 27 presentations we have in store. Only registered delegates will be able to claim continuing education hours and can do so by logging into the Delegates Area prior to watching the presentation. Click here to register for GOLD Lactation 2015, it only takes a few minutes!

This complimentary viewing of the recording of this presentation will be open to the public until April 24th. Registered Delegates will have until June 1 to view it via the Delegates Area, and GOLD Annual Members have until June 15th.

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Kathleen Kendall-Tackett PHD, IBCLC, FAPA Presentation: Breastfeeding Helps Mothers Overcome the Legacy of Abuse and Adversity: It Makes All the Difference

Abstract: We do not live in a perfect world. Many new mothers have experienced abuse and adversity as children. They often wonder whether they will perpetuate the cycle of violence that they have experienced. They may also have a history of depression and wonder whether this has harmed their children. Fortunately, we can offer new mothers hope. Recent studies have found that breastfeeding helps mothers mother—even when there is a history of abuse. It not about the milk; it’s the physical act of breastfeeding. Breastfeeding improves maternal sleep, lowers the risk of depression, lessens anger and irritability, and even attenuates the negative effects of past sexual assault. Breastfeeding offers mothers a chance to do things differently—to be a different kind of parent. When it comes to overcoming adversity, breastfeeding makes all the difference.

The Live Presentation is now over - Access to Kathleen's talk will be available publicly until April 20, 2015 through the link below:

Click here to watch the GOLD Lactation 2015 Keynote Presentation (75 minutes)

Click here to watch Question & Answer Session 1 (33 minutes)

Click here to watch Question & Answer Session 2 (39 minutes)

Click here to download the handout

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