Speaker Interviews 2024
We are thrilled to offer such a diverse group of Researchers, Clinicians & Lactation Consultants for our 2024 GOLD Lactation Conference. We had a chance to sit down with some of the Speakers before the conference begins and learn a little bit more about them and what they will be presenting this year.
Please note, these are NOT presentations and do not count towards educational hours
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Applying Lactation Theory to Real-World Cases of Complex Lactation Issues Amrita Desai MSc, LCCE, IBCLC |
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Clinical Case Studies: Transitioning From Failure to Thrive to Flourishing in Breastfed Infants Andreea Ola IBCLC |
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Solving Latching Problems: A Reflex-Based Approach Avery Young M.S, M.Ed, IBCLC |
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The All-Consuming Journey: Lived Experiences of Mothers with Primary Low Milk Production Caoimhe Whelan B. Eng, IBCLC, MSc. |
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Oxytocin and Skin to Skin Contact: The Power of Touch During Breastfeeding Carina Krasnoff MD IBCLC |
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Cutting Through the Challenges: Unveiling the Cesarean-Breastfeeding Connection Dianne Cassidy MA, IBCLC-RLC, ALC |
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When Sadness Is Not the Symptom: Clinical Approaches for Breastfeeding Mothers with Postpartum Depression Dyah Febriyanti MD, IBCLC |
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The Research Parade: Reviewing the Latest Evidence in Order to Apply it to Your Lactation Practice Gayle Subramaniam IBCLCIndira Lopez-Bassols BA (hons), MSc, IBCLC, MPhil/PhD Student |
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Driving Change in Lactation Support with A Mobile Lactation Clinic Holly Johnson IBCLC |
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Diving into the Nuances of Clinical Sucking Skills: Bridging Infant Oral Function and Breast Physiology Jacqueline Kincer IBCLC, CSOM |
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Achieving Lactation Excellence: Unleash the Power of Caring with Impact, Equity, and Evidence-Based Support Janiya Mitnaul Williams MA, IBCLC, CLC |
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Lab Work for Targeted and Individualized Support for Low Milk Production Jessica Altemara IBCLC |
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Collateral Damage: Exploring the Impact of Routine Birth Interventions on Breastfeeding Kelly Durbin M.Ed., IBCLC |
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Inside Out: Unraveling the Dance of NeoHormones, the Estrobolome, and the Microbiome Laurel A. Wilson IBCLC, BSc, CLE, CLD, CCCE, CLSP |
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Making Muscle and Milk: The Physiology of Exercise and Lactation Lindsey Reeves MS, RD, LDN, IBCLC |
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Navigating PCOS During Lactation: Solution Focused Strategies and Equity in Care Megan Dunn BS, IBCLC, CNDLS |
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Unlocking the Power and Dismantling the Bias: Lactation Education in a Digital World Mercedes Thomas MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC, IBCLC |
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Adapting Lactation Assessment and Support for Neurodivergent Families Miranda Buck RN, BA, MPhil, IBCLC, PhD |
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Breastfeeding Counselling Concepts from Disciplines Outside the Maternity Ward Nikki Lee RN, BSN, MS, ANLC, IBCLC, CIMI, RYT500 |
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Relieving Discomfort: Non-Prescription Cold and Pain Relief While Breastfeeding Nour El Hoda Ezzeddine PharmD, IBCLC |
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How Parents Regulate Their Babies' Nervous Systems: Biobehavioral Synchrony in Lactation Rocio Zunini PhD |
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Fostering Bodily Autonomy in Lactation: Breastfeeding Support Through The Lens of Parental and Infant Rights Shacchee Khare Baweja MBBS, DCH, IYCF, IBCLC |
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Humanitarian Aid and Breastfeeding: What Does the Research Tell Us is Needed? Shela Hirani PhD, RN, IBCLC |
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Be Your "Breast" You! Self Care Strategies for Lactation Professionals to Avoid Burnout Stacy L. Notestine BSN, RN, IBCLC, RYT-200 |
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The Evolution of Lactation Aids: From Nipple Shields to Silicone Collection Cups and Beyond Summer J. Friedmann IBCLC, LLLL |
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Are You Part of the Village? Supporting Single-Parent Households and Other Unique Family Structures Tiara Caldwell LPN, IBCLC |
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| Unlocking Milk Production: Keys to Clinical Assessment and Management Add-on Lecture Pack Speakers: | |
A Unique Case: Primary Amenorrhea and Strategies for Induced Lactation Anjar Setiani MD, IBCLC |
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A Concert of Hormones: The Biology of the Mammary Gland and Regulation of Milk Production Anna Sadovnikova PhD, IBCLC, MPH, MA |
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Navigating Exclusive Pumping: Insights From the Latest Research Charlotte Treitl IBCLC |
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Supporting Milk Production Beyond the First Six Months Emma Pickett IBCLC |
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MIND over MILK: Counseling Lactating Persons Through Milk Supply Concerns LaShanda Dandrich IBCLC |
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Low Milk Production Triage: Prioritizing and Developing a Practical Plan of Action Molly Peterson BS, IBCLC |
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| Breastfeeding & Perinatal Mental Health: Practical Tools for Fostering Emotional SafetyAdd-on Lecture Pack Speakers: | |
Perinatal Depression and the Breastfeeding Dyad: Exploring Your Role and Responsibilities Andreea Ola IBCLC |
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Nurturing Neurodivergent Families: Sensory Conscious Lactation Spaces and Mental Health Genny Stiller RN, NP, IBCLC, C-NLS |
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Breastfeeding Grief: When Things Don't Go As Planned Justine Leach Ph.D |
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Interplay of Oxytocin and Stress Systems: Impact on Breastfeeding and Mental Health Kathleen Kendall-Tackett PhD, IBCLC, FAPA |
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Using an Infant Mental Health Model to Support the Breastfeeding Dyad: A Case Based Presentation L. Hope Wills MA, RD, CSP, IBCLC |
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Management of Mental Health Assessment During a Lactation Consult Tori Hamilton BScN, RN, IBCLC, PMH-C |
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