36th Annual Iowa Breastfeeding Conference

36th Annual Iowa Breastfeeding Conference

Wednesday, May 13 & Thursday, May 14, 2026

Location

FFA Enrichment Center

DMACC Ankeny Campus

1055 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy

Ankeny, IA 50023

• Traffic can be very busy in the mornings in this area, so we suggest leaving early/giving yourself plenty of time to reach the conference venue.
• Conference center is large and temperature control can be difficult. We recommend dressing in layers or bringing a sweater/jacket for your comfort.

Intended Audience

Physicians, NPs, nurses, dietitians, lactation consultants, peer counselors, breastfeeding advocates and other healthcare professionals working with breastfeeding families.

Purpose

To enable the healthcare team to provide evidence-based care, education and support to breastfeeding families.

Featured National Speakers TBD

Agenda TBD

Continuing Education

Full attendance is required to receive continuing education.

CERPs allocated by IBLCE: TBD

Iowa Breastfeeding Conference awards CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration’s CPEU Prior Approval Program: TBD

Nursing CEUs UnityPoint Health – Des Moines: TBD

UnityPoint Health – Des Moines is accredited by the Iowa Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians: TBD

Registration

Deadline to register is Monday, May 11

• American Express cards are not accepted
• No refunds

Dietary Requests

We will do our best to accommodate specific dietary requirements that are noted at registration. Please note that we are accommodating food allergies and sensitivities, not preferences. If you have a severe medical need, you are welcome to bring your own food and drink to avoid any issues that may arise.

Infants Attending Conference

Mothers may bring babies less than 6 months of age into sessions. Due to the professional nature of the conference, most mothers find it easiest to bring a support person along to provide baby care outside of the meeting room. Please respect the learning needs of other participants and care for your baby outside the meeting room if needed. A nursing room will be available on site.

Hotel Accommodations

We have reserved a block of rooms under Iowa Breastfeeding Conference at the following locations:

The Residence Inn by Marriott

1515 SW Main St.

Ankeny, IA 50023

P 515-446-7300

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

2502 SE Husizer Rd.

Ankeny, IA 50021

P 515-965-2400

Tru by Hilton

1230 SW District Dr

Ankeny, IA 50023

Photos

Your registration gives us consent to take photos at the conference. Photos may be used on our website or at future conferences.

Contact

Please contact Talia Greve at talia.greve@unitypoint.org or 515-241-3537 with any questions regarding registration or conference details.