Speaker Interviews 2026
We are thrilled to offer such a diverse group of Researchers, Clinicians & Lactation Consultants for our 2026 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.
More videos will be added daily. Stay tuned!
Please note, these are NOT presentations and do not count towards educational hours
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Persistent Nipple and Breast Pain in Lactation: Beyond Pathology to Pain Neuroscience Carmela Kika Baeza MD, IBCLC |
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Fake Followers, Real Damage: The Rise of Influencers and the Warped World of Breastfeeding Advice Charlotte Treitl BSc, IBCLC |
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Feeding with Feeling: How Breastfeeding Shapes Reflexes, Regulation, and the Neurobiology of Maternal-Infant Attachment Dyah Febriyanti MD, IBCLC, FABM |
Breastfeeding Guidelines For Nonprescription Drugs And Everyday Products Frank J. Nice RPh, DPA, CPHP |
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The Research Parade: Building Confidence for Evidence-Based Lactation Support Gayle Subramaniam MA, IBCLCIndira Lopez-Bassols BA (hons), MSc, IBCLC, PhD Candidate |
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Let's Talk About the Robot in the Room: How AI Influences Lactation Care and Families' Infant Feeding Decisions Georgi Crowell MPH, IBCLCHeather Latiolais Eure Phd, IBCLC, PMH-C |
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Do You Hear What I Hear? Auditory Processing in the Feeding Relationship Gretchen Becker Crabb MSE, LPC, OTR/L, CLC, IMH-E |
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From Paper to Practice: The Nuanced Reality of Applying Sucking Skills with Clients Johanna Sargeant BA, BEd, IBCLC |
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Supporting Bereaved Parents in Grief, Lactation, and Milk Donation Decisions Katherine Carroll PhD |
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Helpful or Harmful? Milk Tracking Apps and Their Impact on Parental Wellbeing Lucy Ruddle IBCLC |
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A Paradigm Shift for Breastfeeding with HIV: Aligning Practice with Emerging Evidence Mariana Cortina Cortes MD, IBCLC |
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Hidden Contributors to Insufficient Breastmilk: Looking Beyond "Just Feed More" Marsha Walker RN, IBCLC |
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Hand Expression is Not One Size Fits All Technique Maya Bolman RN, BA, BSN, IBCLC, FILCA |
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From Evaluation to Education: Navigating Herbal Care Options in Lactation Consultations Melissa Cole MS, IBCLC |
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The Thrush Trap: Re-thinking Nipple and Breast Pain Dr. Naomi Dow BSc (Hons), MBChB (Hons), MRCGP (2016), IBCLC |
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What the Milkline Remembers: Clinical Care for Complex Lactation Rooted in Body, History, and Healing Nekisha Killings MPH, IBCLC |
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Mind & Milk: Managing Depression Pharmacotherapy in Breastfeeding Dr. Nour El Hoda Ezzeddine Pharm.D, IBCLC |
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Plugged In & Burned Out: The Ethics of Breastfeeding Tech Olena Dobczansky MSN, RNC-MNN, IBCLC, C-ONQS, LCCE |
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Seizing the Day, Supporting Women With Epilepsy to Breastfeed Pauline Mc Loughlin RN RM IBCLC Birth Trauma Resolution Therapist |
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Breast Surgery and Breastfeeding: Implications for Lactation Professionals Prashant Sadashiv Gangal MD, DCH, IBCLC |
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Rapid Weight Gain in Breastfeeding Infants: Normal Variation or Cause for Concern? Simeca Alexander Williamson MPH, RNutr., IBCLC |
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What Is Breastfeeding? A Critical Look at Definitions & Informed Decision Making Sonya Boersma BN, MScN, RN, IBCLC |
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Carry Me Close - Breastfeeding and Babywearing Ulrika Casselbrant CBS Certified Breastfeeding Specialist | |
Unseen but Essential: The Invisible Factors That Influence Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Zehra Betül Yeşilkaya MSN BSN RN |
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| Infant Development and Breastfeeding: The Body-Brain Connection Add-on Lecture Pack Speakers: | |
Body-Led Breastfeeding: A Physiokinetics Perspective on the Infant Body While Feeding Adina Kopinsky IBCLC |
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Synchrony in Action: Breastfeeding, Co-Regulation & Parent-Infant Attachment Anna Le Grange MSc, IBCLC, RN |
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Feeding with Feeling: The Hidden Power of Proprioception Jacklynn Knotts OTR/L, IBCLC, CNT, NTMTC |
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From Feeding to Function: The Role of Breastfeeding in Oral Development Leslie R. Kowalski PhD, IBCLC |
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How Motor Patterns, Sensory Processing, and Newborn Reflexes Impact Breastfeeding Stephanie Wong MOT, OTR/L, CNT, IBCLC, NTMTC |
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Breastfeeding, Skin-to-Skin, and Neurodevelopment: Unlocking the Blueprint for Brighter Beginnings Tanya Singleton BSN, MA, MPH, RN-BC, IBCLC, PMH-C |
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| The Art & Science of Complex Breast and Nipple Care Add-on Lecture Pack Speakers: | |
Lactation Related Abscess: Assessment and Clinical Management Alexandra Glass MD, IBCLC |
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When Lactation Falters: A Systematic Look at Underlying Causes Allison Ward-Moore MD, IBCLC |
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Assessment and Management of Subacute Mastitis with Recurrent Plugging Dr. Amy Wai Han Fung MBBS, IBCLC |
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From Blocked Ducts to Blebs: Evolving Insights and Best Practices in Lactation Care Andrea Herron RN, MN, CPNP, IBCLC |
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Hyperlactation Update: Evolving Understanding and Clinical Practice Divya Parikh MD, NABBLM-C, IBCLC |
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Identification and Management of Breast and Nipple Skin Conditions Lisa Amir MBBS, MMed, PhD, IBCLC |
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