GOLD Lactation Conference News
Welcome to GOLD Lactation 2020! My name is Cynthia Good. I’m an IBCLC, mental health care provider, speaker, and author who is passionate about lactation education. As Program Chair for GOLD Lactation, I’m so excited to have you join us for an amazing opportunity to expand your knowledge, improve your clinical skills, and enhance your personal growth. We’ve developed our program to support the 3200+ members of the GOLD community in our shared goal of improving the quality of care we provide our clients and helping them meet their lactation-related goals.
I’m working behind the scenes of GOLD Lactation 2020 because I share GOLD’s dedication to making a meaningful difference in the work of lactation supporters and in the lives of the families we all serve. Building this program is a labor of love, listening, commitment, research, and accountability. Every member of the GOLD Team cares deeply about lactation and its powerful impact on human health and development. We seek and review feedback and suggestions from delegates around the world who work in different settings and who hold a wide variety of lactation-related credentials and roles. We consult the global wisdom, expertise, and experience of our professional advisory committee. We dive deep into research, hot topics, and social media networks to identify cutting edge information and gaps in knowledge and practice. And we actively track how well our program outcomes match our intentions. In short, we keep our finger on the pulse of the lactation field so we can meet your dynamic needs as you strive to meet your clients’ dynamic needs. We are here for you!
This year our GOLD Lactation program reflects numerous changes in the field of lactation support, such as the growing need for lactation professionals to provide skilled support for complex cases, the increasing use of technology, the needs of the newest generation of parents, and the increasing recognition of the critical importance of inclusive care that supports the family as a whole. Our program provides information and skills that we all need to challenge stigma, recognize and counter biases, and increase equitable access to quality lactation support for all communities.
I’m looking forward to learning from 30 expert speakers—from diverse backgrounds across 10 different countries—to grow my professional knowledge and skills. I hope you’ll join me! This year’s conference runs from March 30 to June 29.
Early Bird registration is open until March 23, 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
Here's a special look at what went into creating this year's event in this interview with me, the Director of Communication & Master of Ceremonies Fiona Lang-Sharpe, IBCLC and GOLD Learning Director of Educational Programming Fleur D. Bickford, BSC, RN, IBCLC:
We’re gearing up for another stellar conference here at GOLD Lactation 2020 and we can’t wait to share these incredible presentations with you! Join us online from March 30 to June 1 and elevate your practice with the most up-to-date information from international experts.
We’re delighted to be joined by Closing Keynote Speaker Mona Liza Hamlin, MSN, RN, IBCLC live on April 27. Join us for either of the live presentations of this webinar and also access the recording when you reserve your free seat here: https://www.goldlactation.com/conference/speakers/closing-keynote-presentation
Mona Liza Hamlin is the nurse manager of Perinatal Resources and Community Programs for the Women & Children’s service Line at Christiana Care Hospital in Newark, Delaware. She also serves as Past-Chair to the United States Breastfeeding Committee, is a founding member of the National Association of Professional & Peer Lactation Supporters of Color, is a member of the Delaware Healthy Mother & Infant Consortium, and is a board member for the Breastfeeding Coalition of Delaware. In her work, she strives to ensure that all mothers have access to a full scope of perinatal care, support, and resources.
During “Breastfeeding as a Preventative Care Change Model: How to Affect Change”, we’ll explore the powerful impact of breastfeeding. Mona Liza will delve into how linking breastfeeding and human milk in efforts made outside of the field of lactation will improve overall efforts to improve maternal-child health. She’ll also invite us to consider how we can engage with non-traditional stakeholders and make connections where breastfeeding isn’t traditionally included.
We invite you to also join us for our full GOLD Lactation 2020 conference, with 28.5 hours of accredited education from 27 top expert speakers. To take your conference experience even further, we also offer the option of including Breastfeeding and Medically Complex Infants and Complex Medical Issues in the Lactating Parent each with 6 hours of focused lectures.
Early Bird Registration is open until March 16, so register now to access discounted rates: https://www.goldlactation.com/conference/registration
With options to join live presentations and also access recordings at your own pace, learning the latest in the field of lactation has never been easier! Fit your education around your busy schedule, avoid traveling far from clients and family, and pay a fraction of the cost of in-person conferences.
We look forward to seeing you online soon with colleagues from around the globe at GOLD Lactation 2020!
GOLD Lactation is the largest annual breastfeeding conference in the world, and we’re getting ready to bring you some incredible things in our 2020 conference! Join us from March 30 to June 1 for new insights, the latest research, and clinical skills you can apply directly to your practice.
We’ll kick off our live days with Opening Keynote Speaker Bryna Hayden, IBCLC on March 30. Bryna has a diverse professional background, and began her focus on birth work after the birth of her first child. A mother of four, Bryna is passionate about continuing education, reflex integration in lactation care, and advocacy for equitable treatment for LGBTQ+ families in birth and lactation.
During “Breastfeeding With Ease: The Impact of Infant Reflex Emergence and Integration”, attendees will explore the important role played by reflexes in infant feeding. Bryna will address the process of reflex emergence and integration, the importance of reflexes in breastfeeding/chestfeeding, and the impact of disorganized or absent reflexes. We’ll also examine the impact of trauma and the lactation consultant’s role in assessment and referral.
As with all our Keynote Presentations, this event is free to the public! Registration gives access to both live presentations of this webinar, as well as to the recording. Invite your friends and colleagues to reserve their free seat and learn along with you: https://www.goldlactation.com/conference/speakers/keynote-presentation
Our full GOLD Lactation 2020 conference includes a line up of 27 top lactation experts from around the world. Registration gives access to up to 28.5 hours of accredited education in the main conference alone, with another 12 hours available through our lecture packs Breastfeeding and Medically Complex Infants and Complex Medical Issues in the Lactating Parent.
Early Bird Registration for the conference is open until March 16 so sign up early to enjoy discounted pricing: https://www.goldlactation.com/conference/registration
We’ll wrap up our live days with Closing Keynote Speaker Mona Liza Hamlin, MSN, RN, IBCLC on April 27. Reserve your free seat and join us at “Breastfeeding as a Preventative Care Change Model: How to Affect Change”: https://www.goldlactation.com/conference/speakers/closing-keynote-presentation
We look forward to seeing you online soon as we explore these leading lactation topics and enjoy the learning, connection, and conversation!