GOLD Lactation Conference News

It’s the 18th Anniversary of GOLD Lactation and we couldn't be any more excited about all the incredible experiences we have in store for you. For the past year, our team has been meticulously identifying the emerging hot topics, evidence-based research, and practice-changing clinical skills in the field of lactation. We've collaborated with researchers and knowledge-leaders from around the world and put together a comprehensive program to take your practice to the next level.

We've also been implementing new learning methodologies and opportunities as well as evolving the conference to further foster connection and collaboration within this great community of ours. Get ready for a fantastic learning experience from April 2 to July 2!

Recently, we sat down with our education planning team to talk about several of the upcoming highlights and we invite you to join in on the conversation. Grab your cup of tea and enjoy this dynamic discussion with our Director of Communications & MC Fiona Lang-Sharpe, IBCLC, GOLD Lactation Online Conference 2024 Program Chair Melissa Cole, MS, IBCLC, GOLD Learning Director of Educational Programming Fleur D. Bickford, BSC, RN, IBCLC and Education Coordinator Christine Staricka, BS, IBCLC, RLC, CE.

Conference Highlights Include:

  • 29 Presentations by Expert Speakers 
  • Live Video Based Presentations, On-Demand Recordings with Closed Captioning & Handouts
  • Convenient Access from Home, Work and On-the-go
  • Connecting with over 4,500 Participants from 90+ Countries
  • New Interactive Sessions & Panel Discussions
  • Live Chat, Speaker-moderated Forums & Discussion Groups
  • Virtual Yoga, Mindfulness Session, Fun Contests & Giveaways, Mandela Colouring Books & More
  • Economical Pricing & Discounts for Specific Countries, Groups, Students & Volunteers
  • Over 57 accredited continuing education hours (with optional add-on lecture packs)
  • Accredited for 30.5 CERPs (27.5L, 2E, 1R), 30.5 Nurse Contact Hours, 30.5 CMEs, 30 Contact Hours (3 MEAC CEUs) and 30.5 Dietetic CPEUs
  • Education covering all areas of the IBLCE Detailed Content Outline

This year’s conference offers the option of five add-on lecture packs: Unlocking Milk Production: Keys to Clinical Assessment and Management, Breastfeeding & Perinatal Mental Health: Practical Tools for Fostering Emotional Safety, Knowledge Translation: Creating Effective Lactation Care Plans, Clinical Support of Infant Sucking Skills and Advancing Lactation Skills Through Clinical Case Studies.

The early bird registration discount is available until March 15, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to enjoy reduced pricing on all that this year’s conference has to offer: https://www.goldlactation.com/conference/registration 

We’ll see you online soon at GOLD Lactation 2024!