The Art & Science of Complex Breast and Nipple Care Lecture Pack
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MD, IBCLCBiography Topic Info
Alexandra Glass is a gynecologist/ obstetrician and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant working in Hanover, Germany, where she lives with her family. Alexandra is the Vice President of BDL Lactation Consultant Association. She speaks at Local, National and International conferences and she teaches preparatory courses for the IBCLC exam. She is the mother of two daughters, who were both breastfed.
Abstract:View Full Presentation InformationBreast abscesses that occur during breastfeeding/chestfeeding are a relatively rare complication. However, they can significantly affect and permanently impair the dyad. In this lecture, we will discuss the causes, diagnosis and treatment of lactational abscesses, and ways to prevent them. In addition to the more common causes of abscesses during lactation, we will also discuss rarer forms such as idiopathic granulomatous mastitis or tuberculosis of the breast and their treatment.
The necessary examination methods and therapeutic options must also be adapted to the specific characteristics of breastfeeding/chestfeeding. -
MD, IBCLCBiography Topic Info
I am Board Certified OB/Gyn and IBCLC practicing in Paris Texas. I opened a solo practice focusing on providing care to underserved populations in 2021. I also spend one day a week as the WIC IBCLC in our LA-62. Previously, I taught A&P at McClennan Community College in Waco, TX for 3 years. My first job after residency at Vanderbilt was as an Ob/Gyn in private practice in rural North Georgia with full scope practice for 13 years.Abstract:View Full Presentation InformationLow breast milk production is a common but often multifactorial challenge that can significantly impact maternal and infant health. This presentation examines the wide range of potential contributors to lactation difficulties, with particular attention to hormonal influences. Where do we look when poor breast stimulation has been ruled out or corrected and milk supply is still not increasing? Learn more about the multiple hormonal issues that can impact milk production. We will also explore the different types of breast hypoplasia, beyond just abnormal development during puberty. Participants will expand their knowledge of the varied causes of low milk production allowing for more nuanced differential diagnosis and appropriate clinical management or referral.
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MBBS, IBCLCBiography Topic Info
Dr. Amy Fung is a general practitioner and has become an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant since 2009. She has germinated interest in lactation management during the period she worked in government Maternal and Child Health Centre. The passion has been deepened after fully breastfed her three children. Her particular interests are feeding and sleeping issues of infant and young child; breast pain and recurrent plugging/mastitis of lactating women.
She has passion for breastfeeding education. She was the course director of the “train-the-trainer” Breastfeeding Course organized by World Health Organization UNICEF in 2014. She contributed the production of the Self Learning Kit on Breastfeeding for Health Professionals published by Department of Health in 2011. Lactation training for health care workers and infant feeding talks for publics are conducted regularly.
She advocates breastfeeding via writing, social and mass media. She is the author of a Chinese written breastfeeding book 《母乳餵哺，知易行難？》ISBN 978-988-8484-51-5 published by Arcadia Press Limited. She was the editorial board member of the E-Newsletter of UNICEF Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative Hong Kong Association for 6 years; and the author of breastfeeding column in local newspaper Ming Pao for 3 years.
Abstract:View Full Presentation InformationMastitis commonly occurs in lactating women and contributes to early cessation of breastfeeding. It is presented with a spectrum of clinical presentation, from one-off acute episodes to less severe but recurrent attacks. Plugging with a painful focal induration occurs in both acute and subacute mastitis. Systemic symptoms like fever, chills and malaise are less common in subacute mastitis. Other symptoms like chronic breast pain, recurrent nipple bleb, congealed milk or bloody milk are reported in subacute mastitis.
The aetiology, pathophysiology, classification and treatment of mastitis are debatable. Milk stasis in a milk duct has been postulated to be a potential provoking factor of mastitis. Does the breast lump represent a single milk duct being blocked by a macroscopic milk “plug” similar to a tube of toothpaste? Is deep massage an effective way to solve a “blocked duct”?
Studying the anatomy of the lactating breast lets us understand the pathophysiology of the mastitis spectrum. The effectiveness of various treatment modalities are evaluated, such as deep breast massage and unroofing nipple blebs. A comprehensive approach to managing subacute mastitis with recurrent plugging could protect against premature termination of lactation and hence safeguard infant and maternal health. -
RN, MN, CPNP, IBCLCBiography Topic Info
Andrea Herron, is one of the first and longest continuous certified pediatric nurse practitioners in the United States. After more than 40 years working with breastfeeding mothers and their babies and teaching parenting classes, she is among one of the most experienced consultants in the field of lactation. Regardless of the issue or concern, Andrea has guided thousands of mothers to meet their breastfeeding and early parenting goals through support groups, lactation consultations, and childrearing education. After receiving a Master's in nursing from UCLA, during which she concentrated her studies in infant development and feeding issues Andrea became an early pioneer in the back-to-breastfeeding movement, and educated health professionals as an instructor in the UCLA lactation educator course all over the United States. Her private lactation practice, Growing with Baby in San Luis Obispo, California, was used as the national model for private practices by Women Infant and Children (WIC), the federally funded health and nutrition program. She is the co author of the book, Suckle, Sleep, Thrive: Breastfeeding Success Through Understanding Your Baby’s Cues. Co-written with Lisa Rizzo.
Andrea has been married to Larry Herron, an orthopedic spine surgeon, for over 35 years. They are the proud parents of a grown son, two Labradors and a cat. The couple reside in Shell Beach, California.
Topic: From Blocked Ducts to Blebs: Evolving Insights and Best Practices in Lactation Care - [View Abstract]
Abstract:View Full Presentation InformationPlugged ducts and nipple blebs are frequent lactation challenges that impact parental comfort, breastfeeding success, and continuation rates. This session offers a clinically focused, evidence-informed exploration of their pathophysiology, presentation, and management.
We will contrast historical treatments—such as massage, heat, and antibiotics—with contemporary perspectives that emphasize inflammation, milk stasis, and microbial biofilm involvement. Case studies will highlight varied presentations and progression, demonstrating how management strategies can be tailored to individual families.
Emerging evidence on anti-inflammatory support, probiotics, lecithin, and recurrence prevention will be reviewed, alongside critical discussion of current debates including therapeutic ultrasound, sunflower oil, and procedural interventions.
By integrating research, case-based learning, and professional controversies, this session equips lactation professionals with practical tools to support families while fostering critical engagement with evolving best practices. -
MD, IBCLC, FAAPBiography Topic Info
Divya Sinha Parikh MD, IBCLC, FAAP is a board certified pediatrician practicing in Columbus, OH. She received her medical training at The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed her residency in general pediatrics at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital at Case Western Reserve University. She formerly served on the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative Committee at MetroHealth Hospital Systems in Cleveland, OH and created a breastfeeding medicine clinical rotation during residency. Her work has been presented in local and national meetings.
Abstract:Our understanding of the over production of breastmilk continues to grow, including its complexity, underlying mechanisms, and wide-ranging impacts on both parent and infant. This session provides an updated look at the pathophysiology, contributing factors and clinical management of hyperlactation. Topics will include the types, causes and pathophysiology of hyperlactation, the process of taking a detailed history and doing a thorough exam and care plan development. Learn more about the complications of hyperlactation, going beyond just mastitis and also looking at milk composition, research on the impact of pumping on milk supply and breast health.View Full Presentation Information
Participants will also learn about when to refer and suggested medical workup and management of hyperlactation that doesn’t respond to supportive measures.V/p> -
MBBS, MMed, PhD, IBCLC, FABMBiography Topic Info
Associate Professor Lisa Amir, MBBS MMed PhD IBCLC FABM FILCA, is a general practitioner and lactation consultant. She has been continually certified as an IBCLC since 1989. She works in breastfeeding medicine at The Royal Women's Hospital in Melbourne and in private practice. She is a Principal Research Fellow at the Judith Lumley Centre (formerly known as Mother & Child Health Research), La Trobe University, Australia. She is the author of over 60 peer-reviewed articles, and the primary author of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine’s clinical protocol on mastitis. She is the Editor-in-Chief of International Breastfeeding Journal.
Abstract:View Full Presentation InformationSkin conditions have characteristic patterns and can occur on the lactating nipple and breast. Many conditions are painful, or itchy, and can be distressing, particularly for individuals who are breastfeeding. This talk will briefly explain skin structure and consideration of skin colour and examine the identification of common skin conditions with a focus on dermatitis and infections. The history of the problem will often indicate the diagnosis, which may be confirmed on examination. Management involves explanation, advice about good skin care, and safe use of medication.
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Annet Mulder first became interested in breastfeeding in the year 2000, when she became a mother for the first time. During and because of her own breastfeeding experiences, in 2002 she became a volunteer with the Dutch breastfeeding Organization and in 2008 sat for and passed the exam administered by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners. As an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, she now
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