GOLD Lactation Conference News
We’re excited to share this special video as a huge thank you to all the healthcare workers and essential service personnel working on the front lines!
From our conference delegates, GOLD Speakers, and all of us here at GOLD, we’re giving you an enormous shout out for your dedication and hard work. We’re grateful for everyone who makes up this global community of healthcare providers. Get ready to feel the love and dance along!
We are GOLD!
Song credits: Justin Timberlake "Can't Stop The Feeling"
We are excited to introduce our GOLD Lactation colouring pages! Check out 6 drawings for you to enjoy throughout the conference below. Print them through the links get everyone coloring!
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If you're a Registered Conference Participant this year, you can find out how you can win prizes by submitting your colouring selfie through the Contests & Prizes page: https://www.goldlactation.com/contests-prizes
Show us your masterpieces! Share a selfie of your colouring party through our social media channels!
We have a brand new interactive element we’re thrilled to share with you at GOLD Lactation 2020! Take your online conference learning experience further than ever before during these interactive sessions with top experts.
As our conference grows and we continue to explore new learning opportunities, we welcome you to join us for this enhanced learning experience. Tap into our speakers’ expertise, connect with your international colleagues, and develop skills you can apply directly to your practice.
These new sessions include:
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“Ask the Expert: Best Practices for Intake, Documentation, and Reporting” with Annie Frisbie MA, IBCLC. Bring all your questions to this session! We’ll be taking a close look at everything from the intake process through to charting, communicating, and incorporating emerging technology.
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“A Case Study Approach to Critical Thinking Skills for Lactation Professionals”: with Melissa Cole MS, IBCLC. Implement your critical thinking skills as we walk through this case study! You’ll gain new insights on assessing the variables, examining all the pieces in complex cases, and thinking outside the box.
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“Facilitated Discussion on IYCF-E and the Role of the Lactation Professional” with Michelle Pensa Branco MPH IBCLC. This facilitated discussion will offer a unique opportunity to move the conversation forward when it comes to feeding infants during emergency situations. Join us to discuss the ways various support services can work together, what competencies IBCLCs need to provide clinical care in humanitarian settings, and more.
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“Sharing Your Wisdom: From Abstract Idea to Awesome Prenatal Breastfeeding Class” with Christy Jo Hendricks IBCLC, RLC, CLE, CCCE. Are you intimidated by the idea of creating your first prenatal breastfeeding class? This session is made for you! Come and hear how you can share your wisdom with families, and learn all about how to develop the tools and handouts you’ll need.
We look forward to the engagement, growth, and new ideas that will emerge from these interactive sessions!
With over 3200 professionals from more than 80 countries joining us for our 14th annual conference, this year’s event is set to be our best one yet! Registration is now open, so come join us online from March 30 to June 29 and access 32.5 hours of accredited education in the main conference alone.
We look forward to seeing you online soon!