GOLD Lactation 2024 Interactive Sessions

Be Your "Breast" You! Self Care Strategies for Lactation Professionals to Avoid Burnout with Stacy L. Notestine, BSN, RN, IBCLC, RYT-200

Participants will gain awareness to the levels and causation of occupational stressors, discover how to promote better balance in the workplace, and to create an individualized care plan to bring more harmony and wellness to ultimately avoid occupational burnout.

Live Monday, April 29. View Topic & Abstract

The Evolution of Lactation Aids: From Nipple Shields to Silicone Collection Cups and Beyond with Summer J. Friedmann, IBCLC, LLLL

Participants will gain understanding of the appropriate indications, risks, and variety of styles available. These tools are versatile, able to assist parents in reaching their breastfeeding goals when used correctly, but can present challenges if misapplied. The discussion will extend to encapsulate the dynamics of hands-free solutions, offering a holistic view of the contemporary lactation toolkit.

Live Monday, April 29. View Topic & Abstract

Fostering Bodily Autonomy in Lactation: Breastfeeding Support Through The Lens of Parental and Infant Rights with Shacchee Khare Baweja, MBBS, DCH, IYCF, IBCLC

Participants will examine lactation support from the perspective of bodily autonomy and devise strategies to empower families by respecting their autonomy. This approach, coupled with providing expert lactation support, leads to improved care plans, increased self-efficacy among parents, and ultimately, better health outcomes for the entire family.

Live Tuesday, April 30. View Topic & Abstract

Applying Lactation Theory to Real-World Cases of Complex Lactation Issues with Amrita Desai, MSc, LCCE, IBCLC

Participants will engage in bridging the theoretical concepts from books with real-life case studies involving mother-baby dyads across various settings and scenarios.

Live Tuesday, April 30. View Topic & Abstract