Information
Wednesday, May 15: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 16: 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Location
FFA Enrichment Center (Located on the DMACC Ankeny Campus)
1055 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy
Ankeny, IA 50023
Intended Audience:
Nurses, Dietitians, Lactation Consultants, Peer Counselors and other healthcare professionals working with breastfeeding mothers.
Purpose:
To enable the healthcare team to provide evidence-based care, education and support to the breastfeeding mother and her family.
Cost:
$25 – May 15th Iowa Breastfeeding Coalition Meeting (includes lunch & free IBC Membership for 1 year) 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
$50 – May 15th Afternoon Session 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
$120 – May 16th All Day Session (includes conference materials, breakfast and lunch) 8:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Registration:
Deadline to register is Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 10 a.m. Registration is online only. When you click the "register now" button, you will have the opportunity to select the session(s) you wish to attend.
Registration substitutions are allowed. No refunds will be given. Any questions regarding this should be directed to Jessica Dinh at (515) 241-3537 or Jessica.Dinh@unitypoint.org.
Agenda
Wednesday, May 15
Day 1 |
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8:30-9:00 a.m.
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Registration
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9:00 a.m.-Noon
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Iowa Breastfeeding Coalition Meeting
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Noon-1:00 p.m.
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Lunch (for IBC meeting attendees only)
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12:00-1:00 p.m.
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Registration for afternoon session
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1:00-2:30 p.m.
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Overcoming Early Breastfeeding Challenges
Marianne Neifert
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2:30-2:45 p.m.
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Break
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2:45-4:15 p.m.
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Tongue-Tie: What is the Evidence?
Jennifer Thomas
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4:15-4:30 p.m.
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Evaluations/Adjourn
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Thursday, May 16
Day 2 |
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7:30-8:15 a.m.
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Registration
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8:15-8:30 a.m.
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Welcome & Announcements
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8:30-9:45 a.m.
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Communicating with Physicians about Breastfeeding
Jennifer Thomas
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9:45-10:15 a.m.
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Break/Exhibits
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10:15-11:15 a.m.
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The Case Against Breastfeeding: Evaluating the Evidence
Jennifer Thomas
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11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
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Keeping Breastfeeding Going: Troubleshooting Common Problems
Marianne Neifert
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12:15-1:15 p.m.
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Lunch/Exhibits
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1:15-2:30 p.m.
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Approach to the Fussy Breastfed Infant
Jennifer Thomas
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2:30-3:00 p.m.
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Break/Exhibits
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3:00-4:00 p.m.
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Life in Balance: Improving the Quality of Your Journey
Marianne Neifert
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4:00-4:15 p.m.
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Evaluations/Adjourn
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Additional Details
Traffic can be very busy at this time of morning so we suggest leaving early enough to give yourself plenty of time to reach the convention center.
Just a reminder that the conference center is large and temperature control can be difficult. We recommend dressing in layers or bringing a sweater for your comfort.
Hotel Accommodations
Rooms have been reserved at 3 different hotels for a discounted price for conference attendees. Simply call to make your reservations and tell them you are with the “Breastfeeding Conference”. A limited number of rooms were held so it is advised to book early. Reservations must be made by April 19 for discounted price. Free continental breakfast is included at all 3 hotels.
Homewood Suites by Hilton- $109/night
2455 S.E. Creekview Dr.
Ankeny, IA
(515) 963-0006
Holiday Inn Express & Suites- $125/night
2402 SE Tones Dr
Ankeny, IA
(515) 965-2400
Hampton Inn & Suites- $125/night
6210 SE Convenience Blvd
Ankeny, IA
(515)261-4400
Dietary Request
We will do our best to accommodate any specific dietary requirements that are noted at the time of registration if applicable. If you have a severe medical need, you are also welcome to bring your own food and drinks to avoid any issues.
Nursing Room
A nursing room will be available onsite.
Infants Attending Conference
Mothers may bring quiet babies less than six months of age into the sessions. Due to the professional nature of this conference, most mothers find it easiest to bring a support person along to provide baby care outside the meeting room. Please respect the learning needs of other participants and care for your baby outside the meeting room if needed.
More Information
For questions, please contact Jessica Dinh at Jessica.Dinh@unitypoint.org or (515) 241-3537.