AGENDA

2024 Agenda

The below agenda is still a work in progress as we work to secure fantastic breakout speakers! Check back regularly for updates.

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Agenda – Fast Glance:

  • 8:30-9:00 am – Poster session/Morning Coffee Networking (optional)
  • 9:00-9:10 am – Conference kickoff!
  • 9:10-10:10 am – Keynote: Tik Tok Times: The Impact of Social Media During Lactation
  • 10:20-11:20 am – Keynote: Manual Mammary Assessment for Modern Providers: Strategies for Inclusive Care
  • 11:30 am-12:30 pm – Keynote: Allergy Management in Human Milk Fed Infants
  • 1:20-2:15 pm – Breakout Session #1 (A, B, or C – three concurrent sessions to choose from)
  • 2:25-3:20 pm – Breakout Session #2 (A, B, or C – three concurrent sessions to choose from)
  • 3:30-4:25 pm – Breakout Session #3 (A, B, or C – three concurrent sessions to choose from)
  • 4:25-5:00 pm – Networking (optional)

Agenda:

Friday, September 13, 2024

*** All sessions will be recorded – recordings will be available through November 20, 2024 ***

TIME SESSIONS
8:30 – 9:00 am Poster Session / Morning Coffee – (optional) In-Person and Virtual Networking Sessions
9:00 – 9:10 am Welcome! Colorado Breastfeeding Coalition and La Leche League of Mountains Plains opening remarks, logistics of the day
9:10 – 10:10 am Keynote/General Session:

Laurel Wilson, IBCLC, RLC, INHC, CLSP, BSc

Tik Tok Times: The Impact of Social Media During Lactation
10:10 – 10:20 Break
10:20 – 11:20 am Keynote/General Session:

Bryna Hayden, IBCLC

Manual Mammary Assessment for Modern Providers: Strategies for Inclusive Care 
11:20 – 11:30 Break
11:30 am – 12:30 pm Keynote/General Session:

Hope Lima, PhD, RDN, IBCLC

Allergy Management in Human Milk Fed Infants
12:30 – 1:20 pm Lunch Break
1:20 – 2:15 pm(*2:15-2:25 Break) Breakouts #1 A: Moving and Grooving: Use of Vibration and Movement for Reflex Integration — Bryna Hayden, IBCLC1 B:  TBD 1 C: TBD
2:25 – 3:20 pm(*3:20-3:30 Break) Breakouts #2 A: Latch Assessment and Management of Milk Supply — Hope Lima, PhD, RDN, IBCLC2 B:  TBD 2 C: TBD
3:30 – 4:25 pm(*4:25-4:30 Wrap Up) Breakouts #3 A: TBD3 B:  TBD 3 C: TBD
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Networking Time – 4:25 – 5:30 p.m. (optional)

Please plan to join us for fun, casual networking and to participate in the Colorado Breastfeeding Coalition’s annual meeting.

We will meet in-person and virtually via Zoom (will be included on your emailed agenda)

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Session Details:

9:10 – 10:10 a.m.

Keynote – General Session – Tik Tok Times: The Impact of Social Media During Lactation

 — Laurel Wilson, IBCLC, RLC, INHC, CLSP, BSc

Social media has proven to be the main way Millennial and Gen Z parents communicate and get healthcare information, yet privacy practices and guidelines for healthcare use of social media is lagging. To add to this, artificial milk companies and the Fed is Best Organization are using social media against the recommendation of the WHO International Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes to their advantage, which is increasing misinformation. Many healthcare providers wish to utilize social media to engage, educate, inform, and interact with their patients. However, due to a lack of distinct guidelines and misunderstanding about privacy practices with social media, many healthcare providers are unknowingly sharing personal and private healthcare information. This presentation offers an understanding of the most common social media platforms, exploration of how millennials use social media (particularly during pregnancy and lactation), how artificial milk companies are using social media, and how healthcare professionals can use social media effectively and ethically.

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10:20 – 11:20 a.m.

Keynote – General Session – Hands On Examination and Assessment of the Lactating Breast

 — Bryna Hayden, IBCLC

    Manual Mammary Assessment is a crucial information point that is often missed because the skill set is quickly outdated, or not often taught. Offering patients anticipatory guidance about risks for low supply or breastfeeding difficulty postpartum can be extremely beneficial for both patient and clinician.

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    11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

    Keynote – General Session – Elimination diets and cow’s milk protein allergy management in human milk-fed infants – Hope Lima, PhD, RDN, IBCLC

       — Hope Lima, PhD, RDN, IBCLC

      Occult blood in the stool of an exclusively breastfed infant can indicate a cow-milk/soy protein allergic colitis. In some instances, pediatricians may recommend moving the symptomatic infant to infant formula to help provide a resolution. Research shows, though, that elimination of the appropriate allergens from the maternal diet can improve or resolve infant symptoms. As not all infant allergic colitis is due to a cow-milk/soy protein intolerance, this presentation will overview clinical differences between food protein-induced allergic proctocolitis (FPIAP), food protein induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), as well as the difference between IgE and Non-IgE mediated allergic responses in breastfed infants. Then, the basics of an elimination diet and criteria warranting introduction of an elimination diet will be summarized.

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      1:20-2:15 p.m. – Breakout #1

      1 A. Breakout Session – Moving and Grooving: Use of Vibration and Movement for Reflex Integration

       — Bryna Hayden, IBCLC

      Those who work in the health professions are familiar with the distressing assertion: “Half of what we taught you was wrong. Worse yet, we don’t know which half!” The ability to rethink and relearn is vital among those who aspire to be lifelong learners. In this presentation on the critical first weeks of breastfeeding, Dr. Neifert will share new research to refute several commonly embraced breastfeeding assumptions. She will address early breastfeeding challenges during the critical coming-to-volume stage of lactation, including recognizing the large subset of newborns at-risk for ineffective breastfeeding, and preventing infant breastfeeding morbidities. Dr. Neifert also will review the use of “lactation technologies” among vulnerable newborns to ensure infant well-being, a plentiful milk supply, and the successful transition to exclusive at-breast-feeding. Other timely topics will include antenatal expression of colostrum, breastfeeding guilt, and essential support.

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      1 B.

      Breakout Session – TBD 

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      Coming soon!

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      1 C.

      Breakout Session – TBD 

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      Coming soon!

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      2:25-3:20 p.m. – Breakout #2

      2 A. Breakout Session – Latch Assessment and Management of Milk Supply 

       —  Hope Lima, PhD, RDN, IBCLC

      Postpartum care is an aspect of medical care that is overlooked. Neglecting this critical period is directly fueling the increase of America’s maternal mortality. These maternal deaths have known negative economical ramifications affecting individual families, communities, and a country’s GDP. Reducing maternal mortality can be achieved by cost-effective medical home visits. By the end of this session, participants will understand: 1) Postpartum care is an aspect of medical care that is overlooked; 2) Neglecting this critical period is directly fueling the increase of America’s maternal mortality; 3) These maternal deaths have known negative economical ramifications affecting individual families, communities, and a country’s GDP; and 4) Reducing maternal mortality can be achieved by cost-effective medical home visits.

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      2 B.

      Breakout Session – TBD 

       — 

      Coming soon!

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      2 C.

      Breakout Session – TBD 

      2024 Agenda

      The below agenda is still a work in progress as we work to secure fantastic breakout speakers! Check back regularly for updates.

      Download the 2024 Colorado Lactation Conference Flier & Program!

      Download the 2024 Conference Flier
      Download the 2024 Colorado Lactation Conference Program

      Agenda:

      Friday, September 13, 2024

      *** All sessions will be recorded – recordings will be available through November 20, 2024 ***

      TIME SESSIONS
      8:30 – 9:00 am Morning Coffee – (optional) In-Person and Virtual Networking Sessions
      9:00 – 9:10 am Welcome! Colorado Breastfeeding Coalition and La Leche League of Mountains Plains opening remarks, logistics of the day
      9:10 – 10:10 am Keynote/General Session:

      Laurel Wilson, IBCLC, RLC, INHC, CLSP, BSc

      Tik Tok Times: The Impact of Social Media During Lactation
      10:10 – 10:20 Break
      10:20 – 11:20 am Keynote/General Session:

      Bryna Hayden, IBCLC

      Manual Mammary Assessment for Modern Providers: Strategies for Inclusive Care 
      11:20 – 11:30 Break
      11:30 am – 12:30 pm Keynote/General Session:

      Hope Lima, PhD, RDN, IBCLC

      Allergy Management in Human Milk Fed Infants
      12:30 – 1:20 pm Lunch Break
      1:20 – 2:15 pm(*2:15-2:25 Break) Breakouts #1 A: Moving and Grooving: Use of Vibration and Movement for Reflex Integration — Bryna Hayden, IBCLC1 B:  TBD 1 C: TBD
      2:25 – 3:20 pm(*3:20-3:30 Break) Breakouts #2 A: Latch Assessment and Management of Milk Supply — Hope Lima, PhD, RDN, IBCLC2 B:  TBD 2 C: TBD
      3:30 – 4:25 pm(*4:25-4:30 Wrap Up) Breakouts #3 A: TBD3 B:  TBD 3 C: TBD
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      Networking Time – 4:25 – 5:30 p.m. (optional)

      Please plan to join us for fun, casual networking and to participate in the Colorado Breastfeeding Coalition’s annual meeting.

      We will meet in-person and virtually via Zoom (will be included on your emailed agenda)

      —

      Session Details:

      9:10 – 10:10 a.m.

      Keynote – General Session – Tik Tok Times: The Impact of Social Media During Lactation

       — Laurel Wilson, IBCLC, RLC, INHC, CLSP, BSc

      Social media has proven to be the main way Millennial and Gen Z parents communicate and get healthcare information, yet privacy practices and guidelines for healthcare use of social media is lagging. To add to this, artificial milk companies and the Fed is Best Organization are using social media against the recommendation of the WHO International Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes to their advantage, which is increasing misinformation. Many healthcare providers wish to utilize social media to engage, educate, inform, and interact with their patients. However, due to a lack of distinct guidelines and misunderstanding about privacy practices with social media, many healthcare providers are unknowingly sharing personal and private healthcare information. This presentation offers an understanding of the most common social media platforms, exploration of how millennials use social media (particularly during pregnancy and lactation), how artificial milk companies are using social media, and how healthcare professionals can use social media effectively and ethically.

      —

      10:20 – 11:20 a.m.

      Keynote – General Session – Hands On Examination and Assessment of the Lactating Breast

       — Bryna Hayden, IBCLC

        Manual Mammary Assessment is a crucial information point that is often missed because the skill set is quickly outdated, or not often taught. Offering patients anticipatory guidance about risks for low supply or breastfeeding difficulty postpartum can be extremely beneficial for both patient and clinician.

        —

        11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

        Keynote – General Session – Elimination diets and cow’s milk protein allergy management in human milk-fed infants – Hope Lima, PhD, RDN, IBCLC

           — Hope Lima, PhD, RDN, IBCLC

          Occult blood in the stool of an exclusively breastfed infant can indicate a cow-milk/soy protein allergic colitis. In some instances, pediatricians may recommend moving the symptomatic infant to infant formula to help provide a resolution. Research shows, though, that elimination of the appropriate allergens from the maternal diet can improve or resolve infant symptoms. As not all infant allergic colitis is due to a cow-milk/soy protein intolerance, this presentation will overview clinical differences between food protein-induced allergic proctocolitis (FPIAP), food protein induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), as well as the difference between IgE and Non-IgE mediated allergic responses in breastfed infants. Then, the basics of an elimination diet and criteria warranting introduction of an elimination diet will be summarized.

          —

          1:20-2:15 p.m. – Breakout #1

          1 A. Breakout Session – Moving and Grooving: Use of Vibration and Movement for Reflex Integration

           — Bryna Sampey, IBCLC

          Those who work in the health professions are familiar with the distressing assertion: “Half of what we taught you was wrong. Worse yet, we don’t know which half!” The ability to rethink and relearn is vital among those who aspire to be lifelong learners. In this presentation on the critical first weeks of breastfeeding, Dr. Neifert will share new research to refute several commonly embraced breastfeeding assumptions. She will address early breastfeeding challenges during the critical coming-to-volume stage of lactation, including recognizing the large subset of newborns at-risk for ineffective breastfeeding, and preventing infant breastfeeding morbidities. Dr. Neifert also will review the use of “lactation technologies” among vulnerable newborns to ensure infant well-being, a plentiful milk supply, and the successful transition to exclusive at-breast-feeding. Other timely topics will include antenatal expression of colostrum, breastfeeding guilt, and essential support.

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          1 B.

          Breakout Session – TBD 

           — 

          Coming soon!

          —

          1 C.

          Breakout Session – TBD 

           — 

          Coming soon!

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          2:25-3:20 p.m. – Breakout #2

          2 A. Breakout Session – Latch Assessment and Management of Milk Supply 

           —  Hope Lima, PhD, RDN, IBCLC

          Latch assessment and management of low milk supply: A painful latch and subsequent low milk supply is a major reason why lactating parents don’t meet their stated breastfeeding goals. However, assessing a latch is more complicated than checking to see if the baby’s lips are flanged. In this presentation, participants will be learning what to look for in an infant global assessment and oral assessment to determine the root cause of painful latch and appropriate interventions for each cause. Participants will also learn how to support milk supply in the lactating parent while working towards pain free breastfeeding.

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          2 B.

          Breakout Session – TBD 

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          Coming soon!

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          2 C.

          Breakout Session – TBD 

           — 

          Coming soon!

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          3:30-4:25 p.m. – Breakout #3

          3 A. Breakout Session – TBD 

           — 

          Coming soon!

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          3 B. Breakout Session – TBD 

           — 

          Coming soon!

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          3 C.

          Breakout Session – TBD 

           — 

          Coming soon!

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          3:30-4:25 p.m. – Breakout #3

          3 A. Breakout Session – TBD

           — 

          Coming soon!

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          3 B. Breakout Session – TBD 

           — 

          Coming soon!

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          3 C.

          Breakout Session – TBD 

           — 

          Coming soon!

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          Thank you to all our amazing speakers!