Conference Education Program ScheduleWelcome to our conference sessions, packed with invaluable learning and networking opportunities! All times are listed in CST (Central Standard Time; Chicago/USA [UTC–6]), so be sure to convert them to your local time zone to stay on track. Please note: Daylight Savings Time (CDT, UTC-5) ends on November 3, 2024, at 2:00 AM Central Time. New This Year This year, the Program Planning Committee is proud to introduce concurrent sessions to give you even more options! You can dive deeper into the topics that matter most to you. Don’t worry if you miss something—see which sessions will be available on-demand after the conference if you cannot attend live. Stay up-to-date! The schedule is subject to change, so be sure to check back often for updates. Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday
The following sessions are pre-conference sessions that may require an additional fee to attend. 8:00 am – 5:00 pmWhat Every Physician Needs to Know Part IAre you looking to enhance your clinical skills and bridge the gaps in your breastfeeding education? What Every Physician Needs to Know About Breastfeeding 1 is a comprehensive full-day course designed to empower healthcare providers with the critical knowledge and practical tools to effectively support breastfeeding families. Despite its importance, many healthcare professionals report limited training in breastfeeding management during their education. This course fills that gap by offering evidence-based insights and hands-on clinical problem-solving techniques. Through didactic presentations and engaging audiovisual aids, you’ll gain a solid foundation in breastfeeding support, from understanding anatomy and physiology to mastering the complexities of clinical management. Led by a multidisciplinary team of physicians specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, family medicine, pediatrics, and neonatology, this course delivers content rooted in the latest research and guidelines. You’ll explore the evidence-based protocols published by the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine, alongside critical recommendations from ACOG, AAFP, AAP, and the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative’s “Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding.” Key Topics Include:
Since 2001, this course has been a cornerstone of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine’s Annual International Conference, regularly updated to reflect the latest evidence and recommendations. Who Should Attend? This course is ideal for physicians, medical students, residents, fellows, and all members of the healthcare team, particularly those who directly interact with breastfeeding families. Join us to gain the confidence and competence needed to support your patients through every stage of their breastfeeding journey. Fee: $195 ABM Members | $295 Non-members | $90 ABM Student Members | $110 Student Non-Members 8:00 am – 3:00 pmWhat Every Physician Needs to Know IIBuilding on the foundational knowledge from What Every Physician Needs to Know About Breastfeeding I, this advanced full-day course is designed for healthcare providers ready to deepen their expertise in breastfeeding management. To ensure a seamless learning experience, participation in Part 1 is a prerequisite for this course. What Every Physician Needs to Know About Breastfeeding II takes your skills to the next level by exploring complex and specialized topics. This course offers an in-depth look at the unique challenges of breastfeeding mothers and their infants and provides practical, evidence-based strategies to address them. Through interactive case study-based sessions led by seasoned physicians across various specialties, you’ll engage with the latest research and clinical protocols, refining your approach to breastfeeding support. Whether you’re managing cases involving low-tone babies or navigating the intricacies of breastfeeding for mothers with autoimmune diseases, this course equips you with the tools to deliver exceptional care. Who Should Attend? This course is ideal for those who have completed Part I and are looking to enhance their expertise further. It’s perfect for physicians, residents, fellows, and other healthcare professionals directly involved in breastfeeding support and management. Fee: $195 ABM Members | $295 Non-members | $90 ABM Student Members | $110 Student Non-Members 3:00 pm – 5:00 pmProtocol Writing WorkshopCurious about writing protocols but afraid you don't have what it takes to be an author? You do have what it takes! This workshop will walk you through the steps of developing a protocol, from lit review to writing. Fee: There is no cost for this optional event. However, pre-registration is required.
The following sessions are included in the registration fee. 8:15 am – 9:15 amThe Historical, Psychosocial, and Cultural Context of Breastfeeding in the African American CommunityNekisha Killings, MPH IBCLC; Camille A. Claire, MD MPH Several complex factors influence the decision to initiate and continue breastfeeding, including those “external” to women, such as cultural beliefs. The cultural context and environment of decision-making are illuminated through the prism of traditions and historical and cultural events. Black birthing persons may not have spoken to family members about breastfeeding due to the residue of terror, oppression, and gendered dehumanization of enslavement, which overshadowed the emotional bond of parent and child codified in the practice of wet nursing, galvanizing a stunted and complex birthing experience. Conversely, other cultures did not have such negative connotations regarding wet nursing. The ideology and sentiment of breastfeeding have changed throughout history and have evolved within the African American community. This session will review the historical, psychosocial, and cultural context of breastfeeding. 9:25 am – 10:25 amBreastfeeding Research Hit Parade 2024Arthur I. Eidelman, MD FAAP FABM In this session, Dr. Eidelman will review the recent research studies he found most interesting, emphasizing the practical implications of the results for clinical breastfeeding medicine. Dr. Eidelman will define what remains as gaps in the knowledge and the research agenda to address the gaps. Concurrent Workshops10:55 am – 12:25 pmWorkshop 1Building Programs in Breastfeeding & Lactation Medicine in Academic Medical Centers - A workshop to Identify Needs, Strengths, and Plans for Clinical, Educational, Research, and Advocacy Excellence in this Cutting-Edge FieldCasey B. Rosen-Carole, MD; Sheela R. Geraghty, MD MS IBCLC; Emily Beckett, DO; Adrienne E. Hoyt-Austin, DO; Sarah Sobik, MD MPH FAAP NABBLM-C; Katherine R. Standish, MD Breastfeeding support is provided in a wide range of healthcare settings by individuals with diverse backgrounds and skill sets. Academic medical centers throughout the world provide a unique opportunity to bring together multiple medical specialties focused on clinical, research, education, and advocacy of breastfeeding. This workshop will allow individuals within academic medical centers to learn from those with developed expertise in this arena and to network with one another with the goal of fostering further growth and connections. Learning Objectives:
Workshop 2Follow the Yellow Brick Road — The Do’s and Don’ts of Opening A Milk Room and Optimizing Human Milk Utilization for Hospitalized InfantsYuanyi L. Murray, MD; Stephanie L. Altemus Yohe, MS RD LDN IBCLC; and Heather Stephens, DNP ACCNS-N RNC-NIC The successful operation of a milk room takes collaboration from a multidisciplinary team and careful planning and troubleshooting of pitfalls, some of which can be mitigated while others cannot. Attendees of this workshop will gain insight from the presenter's experience opening a milk room in a rural Level IV NICU, bringing a unique perspective and valuable information for other lactation consultants and physicians working towards improving their workflow in providing human milk for their patients. The workshop activities will also give the participants the foundation for designing the physical space of a milk room and the skills needed to prepare human milk feeds properly. Learning Objectives:
Workshop 3Empathetic Engagement: Amplifying Marginalized Voices through Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) for Actionable Insights in Chestfeeding/Breastfeeding ExperiencesFrancoise Knox-Kazimierczuk, PhD RDN LD CLC This workshop will address the educational gap in healthcare providers' understanding and implementation of Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) principles in breastfeeding medicine. The presenters will emphasize the importance of empathetic engagement and collaborative approaches in researching and mitigating breastfeeding disparities among marginalized populations. By equipping healthcare providers with knowledge and practical strategies for CBPR, the workshop aims to bridge the gap between research and practice, fostering culturally sensitive and community-driven interventions that promote optimal outcomes. Learning Objectives:
Concurrent Podium PresentationsEach session will include four 20-minute presentations presented consecutively. 1:35 – 2:50 pmPodium Presentations Group 1Response of Breast Milk IgA to Supervised Moderate Aerobic Exercise: A Randomized Controlled TrialAmal AT. El Taweel (ELTAWIL), MD PhD IBCLC FABM The study explores the impact of moderate exercise on the Ig A content of the breastmilk. Learning Objectives
Breastfeeding Equity for Black Women: A Case Study of Baby-Friendly HospitalsKim D. Gadsden-Knowles, DrPH MPH MS There is an opportunity to investigate how Baby-Friendly hospitals implement policies and practices alone and with their partners to ensure that Black women have a fair chance to initiate breastfeeding in the hospital and sustain exclusive breastfeeding after discharge. This information can be used to build and expand upon successful efforts to improve breastfeeding rates by addressing structural racism and other factors that affect breastfeeding equity for Black women. An understanding of how equity is considered for Black women and breastfeeding may also inform the approach to other issues that disproportionately affect Black mothers and infants, such as maternal and infant mortality. Learning Objectives
Influence of Social Determinants of Health on Maternal Breastmilk Composition and Neonatal Growth for Infants Admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care UnitEllen Ribar, MD How maternal social determinants of health (SDH) impact milk composition has not been studied, but SDH is known to impact birth outcomes and maternal nutrition. Maternal breast milk (MBM) caloric density and macronutrient content were quantified using an FDA-approved human milk analyzer for infants at a level IV neonatal intensive care unit. This study aims to evaluate how SDH may impact MBM composition. Learning Objectives
BABE 2: Breastfeeding and Antenatal Breast Milk Expression; Hand Expression versus Pumping RCTDanielle Liu This study evaluated the effect of antenatal breast milk expression on exclusive breastfeeding in mothers during the initial postpartum period and compared antenatal breast milk expression with electric pump versus hand expression. The primary outcome was formula use in the first 24-48 hours postpartum in the hospital, and secondary outcomes included women’s quantitative rating for helpfulness of the protocol, amount of colostrum produced antenatally, and mean cervical dilation on admission. Although other studies have explored the benefits of antenatal breast milk expression, research comparing specific methods of antenatal breast milk expression is lacking. This study compared two specific methods of breast milk expression, providing clinicians with data suggesting the similar efficacy and helpfulness of both methods of expression. Learning Objectives
Podium Presentations Group 2Breastfeeding in Individuals with Self-Reported Functional Impairments: Secondary Analysis of PRAMS Phase 8Margarita Berwick, MD Considering the rising incidence of pregnancy in individuals with disabilities and the proven benefits of breastfeeding for all people, there is an urgent need for quality research on this subject. The objective of the present study was to provide a descriptive data analysis of the incidence and duration of breastfeeding in individuals with and without self-reported functional impairments as listed on Disability Questionnaire in PRAMS Phase 8 and provide further characterization by different impairment severities and types. Learning Objectives
The LATCH Program In-Person Support Group: Improving Lactation Support During NICU StaySarah A. Harter Mothers of NICU infants face many challenges, including difficulties with the initiation of lactation, pumping, and support during their infant’s NICU stay. Additionally, the medical school curriculum leaves new physicians unprepared to advise and support breastfeeding women. The LATCH program and in-person support groups provide mothers with lactation support and skills while also addressing the educational gap for medical students. Learning Objectives
WELL+ Group Visit: Combining the Trifecta Approach and Group Well-Child Care to Support Postpartum Mental Health and BreastfeedingAnn Witt, MD FABM IBCLC While breastfeeding initiation has increased, breastfeeding duration continues to fall short of recommended goals. Primary care practices remain instrumental in providing ongoing breastfeeding support. The presentation will report on an innovative practice change to integrate breastfeeding and mental health support in the first trimester to increase the duration of breastfeeding support. Learning Objectives
The Effect of Reflective Writing and Breastfeeding on Self-Efficacy ScoresRachel Lorson, BS This study investigated a method to boost self-efficacy in new mothers through a reflective writing prompt, encouraging them to reflect on past struggles they had overcome. Though this study featured reflective writing, the general principle has broad applications to how the entire patient care team approaches the first-time mother who is attempting to breastfeed. Preparing new mothers for the breastfeeding process by setting realistic expectations and offering support and encouragement may help promote breastfeeding success. One way to do this is a short conversation reflecting on how past struggles have led to success. Learning Objectives
Concurrent Sessions3:20 – 4:50 pmConcurrent Session 1Global Panel 1: ABM Position Statement on Paid Maternity LeaveMaria Enrica ME. Bettinelli, MD IBCLC FABM; Zaharah Sulaiman, MBBS MComm Med PhD IBCLC FILCA; Julie P. Smith, PhD B Ec(hons)/BA Cert IV; Rukhsana Haider In the position statement on Paid Maternity Leave, The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine recommends 6 months of paid maternity leave at 100% of pay. This panel comprises authors on that statement from around the world, who all bring a breadth of knowledge and experience to this conversation. The benefits of paid leave to society and the economic value of breastfeeding will be discussed. Dr. Maria Enrica Bettinelli (Italy), Dr. Rukhsana Haider (Bangladesh), Dr. Julie Smith (Australia), and Dr. Zaharah Sulaiman (Malaysia) will also share global perspectives on models of paid leave. Learning Objectives
Concurrent Session 23:20 – 4:05 pmGrowing Families, Welcoming Change: Breastfeeding & Lactation Medical Care for LGBTQIA+ and Gender Non-conforming PatientsCasey Rosen-Carole, MD MPH MEd FABM NABBLM-C LGBTQIA+ and gender non-conforming individuals have existed throughout history and across all regions, yet their experiences are often excluded from discussions of child-rearing. As global communities become more accepting of parents of all genders and sexualities, parenthood is increasingly accessible. And, of course, babies need to be fed! Supporting human lactation means that all should have equal access to human milk and the opportunity to chestfeed or breastfeed if they choose. This lesson will explore the common challenges faced by members of LGBTQIA+ and gender non-conforming communities, as well as affirming and supportive practices. Additionally, we will examine how lactation may be affected by gender-affirming treatments, such as hormones or surgeries. At the end of the lesson, participants will have actionable steps to take to improve their support for LGBTQIA+ and gender non-conforming patients. Learning Objectives
4:05 – 4:50 pmConcurrent Session 3Maternal Obesity, Milk Feeding Practices and Growth Trajectories in InfancyCarmen Monthe-Dreze, MD The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months after birth. As the gold standard for infant feeding, breastfeeding is associated with numerous benefits for the dyad, including healthier weight gain trajectories during early childhood. However, previous studies have typically compared breastfed infants with formula‐fed or bottle‐fed (regardless of whether formula or expressed breast milk is in the bottle) infants, and few have attempted to disentangle the effects of feeding mode vs. milk type on infant growth. Furthermore, little is known about the relationship between maternal obesity — one of the strongest determinants of childhood obesity — feeding mode and weight trajectories in infancy. Findings from this study may begin to inform national and institutional maternal leave policies since one of the primary drivers of bottle-feeding introduction is the return to work. Additionally, findings may inform public health strategies for breastfeeding among women with obesity. The audience will be better prepared to provide targeted breastfeeding education to support optimal weight gain in infants. Learning Objectives
The following sessions are included in the registration fee. Concurrent Sessions8:05 – 9:05 amConcurrent Session 4Diabetes, PCOS, and BreastfeedingKate L. Rassie, MBChB FRACP The impacts of PCOS and diabetes on breastfeeding are significant yet often overlooked, affecting both maternal and infant health. In this session, endocrinologist and PhD candidate Dr Kate Rassie (Australia) will use a series of clinical cases to outline the physiological mechanisms linking maternal metabolic disease to suboptimal breastfeeding outcomes. She will summarise key themes that emerge from the recent literature and will link pathophysiology to clinical management. Learning Objectives
8:05 – 8:35 amConcurrent Session 5Exclusive Pumping: How Did We Get Here?Sheela R. Geraghty Breast milk extraction without latching a baby to the breast has been made accessible and efficient with the widespread use of the double electric breast pump. “Exclusive pumping” has implications for individuals pumping and infants consuming the pumped milk. There is an overwhelming amount of non-evidenced-based information on the internet that supposedly describes “exclusive pumping.” This overview aims to identify ways that health care personnel can manage “exclusive pumping” in their practice by understanding what evidence has been published. Learning Objectives
8:35 – 9:05 amConcurrent Session 6Exclusive Breastmilk Pumping in Singapore — What Do We Know So Far?Wei Wei Pang Breastfeeding is no longer just about feeding at the breast. Join Dr. Wei Wei Pang as she describes breastfeeding practices and the factors and motivations that drive these practices, like breastmilk pumping, in a high-income Asian country. Find out if it matters to mum’s and child’s health whether a mum feeds her child at the breast or provides breastmilk in a bottle. Learning Objectives
Concurrent Sessions9:15 – 10:15 amConcurrent Session 7What Does the Available Research Say about Oral Galactagogues for Mothers of Healthy Term Infants?Siew Cheng Foong; MD MRCP DipHPE Traditional galactagogues, primarily plant-based remedies, have been used in many cultures as part of postnatal care, even for women without milk supply problems. Recently, medications have been used off-label in clinical settings for women facing milk supply issues, and traditional galactagogues have also started to be used in non-traditional settings. Do they work? Are they safe? Recent research has aimed to answer these questions. Join us in this interactive and engaging session as we delve into the best available evidence on galactagogues and their role in supporting breastfeeding mothers. Learning Objectives
Concurrent Session 8Human Milk for Preterm Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care UnitMonika Berns, MD Provision of mothers’ own milk for preterm and critically ill infants is an important goal of care in the NICU. Attend this session to learn about a team-based approach developed to support lactation and breastfeeding. I will focus on initiating milk expression and the value of donor milk from a human milk bank, maintaining milk production, fortification of human milk and the barriers impeding direct breastfeeding. This lecture aims to prepare you to know evidence-based measures to support mothers and families on the way to breastfeed their newborn infant in the NICU and beyond discharge. Learning Objectives
Concurrent Workshops10:45 am – 12:15 pmWorkshop 5Development and Interrater Reliability of the Lactation Assessment Care ToolAllyson Wessells Families should have evidence-based information regarding their lactation acuity to make informed choices on what level of care and support to pursue for their individual needs. No comprehensive predictive measurement instruments that define lactation acuity have been published by accounting for the dynamic interaction between maternal, infant, and functional factors related to breastfeeding difficulty. The Lactation Assessment Care Tool (LACT) was developed as a succinct, evidence-based measure of lactation acuity relevant to maternal, infant, and functional factors. The LACT supports Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative Step 10 to facilitate more precise and timely continuity of lactation care. It is intended to help identify families at risk for breastfeeding challenges upon hospital discharge and in busy healthcare clinics with a primary goal of facilitating access to the most effective level of care to prevent early breastfeeding cessation. The potential to improve reciprocal referral and collaboration among breastfeeding medicine specialists, other medical providers, and lactation consultants based on acuity may help families avoid delaying care necessary to address breastfeeding challenges, ultimately optimizing health outcomes associated with duration recommendations. Learning Objectives:
Workshop 6Bodywork for Babies - Gaining insights into fascia connections to breastfeeding performanceSusan Kratz, OTR CST-D The osteopathic viewpoint is missing from most traditional training programs. Manual therapies evolved from this philosophy (craniosacral therapy, visceral manipulation, and myofascia release), and been embraced by many medical and allied health professionals, and have yielded ways to treat structures directly rather than behaviorally or with environmental modification. These and other methods have proven safe and direct treatments for the autonomic nervous system behavioral continuum and cranial nerve pathways. In turn, bodywork with precise hand placements facilitates a reduction in protective retraction behaviors as well as management of tongue-tie pre- and post-release management. Learning Objectives:
Workshop 7Prenatal Breastfeeding and Lactation Counseling for Individuals with Special CircumstancesLiliana Simon, MD BABBLM-C FABM IBCLC; Anne Eglash, MD BABBLM-C FABM IBCLC This workshop addresses the need to learn optimal strategies to prepare pregnant individuals who are anticipated to struggle with lactation due to a history of lactation issues in the past or for those who will be navigating a difficult healthcare journey with their newborn. Because healthcare systems are often not sure how to support such individuals, it is important for breastfeeding medicine providers to educate such patients preemptively so that they can strongly advocate for their own needs. Learning Objectives:
Workshop 8Perioperative Lactation program: Barriers and OpportunitiesSarah Dodd; Kaytlin Krutsch The management and education of lactating patients who need surgery and anesthesia require multidisciplinary coordination, electronic medical record optimization, and accurate patient and provider education and decision support. Developing and implementing a comprehensive program will likely face many barriers unique to each institution type and may be difficult to overcome without a plan. Optimal care of lactating patients is important because it may prevent unnecessary disruptions to the dyad, complications of mastitis, decreased supply, and, ultimately, early weaning. Learning Objectives:
1:15 – 2:15 pmAnnual Member MeetingThe Annual Member Meeting is for Members Only and provides updates on ABM initiatives and achievements throughout the year. New Fellows of the Academy will also be inducted during the Annual Member Meeting. ABM Members Must Be registered to access the meeting. Concurrent Sessions2:20 – 3:20 pmConcurrent Session 9Why Countries Must Regulate Infant Formula Marketing to Improve Breastfeeding Outcomes: Lessons from the 2023 Lancet Breastfeeding SeriesRafael Perez-Escamilla, PhD; Cecelia Tomori, PhD This presentation will address key lessons from the 2023 Lancet Breastfeeding Series, which provides a synthesis of the most recent research on the critical importance of breastfeeding, the barriers, and opportunities for creating systems that enable women globally to breastfeed as they desire. The talk will focus on the role of the commercial milk formula (CMF) industry and its far-reaching influence on families, healthcare providers, and policymakers. The lecture will also provide a framework for the CMF industry playbook and specific examples of how this playbook is deployed to shape families’ and health professionals’ views of human infant behavior to generate profit. The talk will conclude with concrete strategies for policies and regulations that must be enacted to end unethical marketing and enable women to realize their breastfeeding goals. Learning Objectives
Concurrent Session 10Antenatal Colostrum Expression: Evidence and Considerations for a Handy TechniqueApril Castillo, MD MPH This session will provide an in-depth examination of the intervention of antenatal colostrum expression (ACE), including the proven and suspected risks and benefits, the existing research, particularly since the DAMES trial in 2017 established safety, and the proposed mechanisms of effect on secretory activation. Gaps in knowledge and areas for future research will be discussed, and preliminary data from the TEACH Secretory Activation Trial will be discussed, examining changes in the biomarkers during lactogenesis II. Recommendations for advising and educating patients on the topic will be shared. Learning Objectives
Concurrent Sessions3:50 – 4:50 pmConcurrent Session 11Clinical Assessment Process for Treating Ankyloglossia (CAPTA) UpdateYvonne LeFort, MD; Nadine Manson, MD; Michal Mansovsky, MD; Rima Strassman, MD The decision to treat or not treat the breastfeeding infant with ankyloglossia (tongue tie) is not well-served by existing screening tools. Medical doctors who perform frenotomies have criteria and methodologies for evaluation of their own, which assists them in their decision-making. Our goal is to capture these key criteria and collate these elements as a clinical guideline for all who perform frenotomies within the scope of Breastfeeding Medicine. The initial version of CAPTA has been developed by four Breastfeeding Medicine doctors from four countries with input from ABM members who perform frenotomies. A group of Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine doctors have incorporated CAPTA into their practice when assessing infants with ankyloglossia for possible frenotomy. They were asked to provide follow-up at three points after their clinical decision on whether to treat or not was made using CAPTA. We compared medical doctors' data regarding the decision to conduct a frenotomy and whether the frenotomy was helpful. We will have some early data to present and welcome ABM members at our Annual Meeting to give feedback as this clinical guideline continues to be fully developed. The next steps will include further recruiting of testers and data analysis. We will also look for ideas on how to best disseminate CAPTA to medical doctors who perform frenotomies, ensuring global accessibility to this innovative clinical guideline. Learning Objectives
Concurrent Session 12Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex: Clinical ImplicationsMegan Howard, MD MPH Dysphoric milk ejection reflex (DMER) is an established clinical phenomenon. However, the data available in the literature is scarce. This session will describe what is known about DMER, including epidemiology and typical clinical presentation. We will discuss the two hypothesized mechanisms behind DMER, along with the limited data supporting each. We will conclude with practical clinical pearls, including evaluation tools and both behavioral and pharmacological tools for management. Learning Objectives
6:00 – 9:30 pmCentennial Celebration & Silent Auction FundraiserJoin us for a memorable evening of community and generosity as we celebrate the centennial birthday of one of our esteemed founding members, Ruth A. Lawrence, at our Centennial Celebration & Silent Auction Fundraiser. Dr. Lawrence celebrated her 100th birthday in August. This special event will not only honor Ruth’s incredible legacy but also raise essential funds to support our organization’s mission and vision. Your contributions will help us continue our vital work in developing clinically-based protocols, position statements, patient handouts, and other educational resources that empower breastfeeding professionals to support the patients and families they serve. The evening will be filled with excitement, featuring dancing to live music from The Boomerangs, a talented band from Charlottesville, Virginia, that includes our very own Past President, Ann Kellams! The Boomerangs plays your favorite classic rock and acoustic covers of classic rock and other popular songs. Enjoy dinner, exclusive auction items, and the chance to connect with fellow breastfeeding medicine professionals who share your passion for making a difference. By attending, you’ll be part of a night celebrating our past and future as we work together to advance knowledge, improve patient outcomes, and foster a healthier community. We look forward to celebrating with you and making a meaningful impact together! Fee: $80
8:15 – 9:15 amGlobal Panel 2: Breastfeeding in EmergenciesMelissa Bartick, MD, MS, MPH; Hiroko Hongo, PhD, Nalan Karabayir, MD, PhD; Deena Zimmerman, MD, IBCLC Supporting breastfeeding in emergencies is important to child survival and maternal resilience. In emergencies, infants and young children are at risk of morbidity and mortality, which is increased by malnutrition. Breastfeeding reduces the risk of infectious diseases and mortality in emergencies and is the safest way of feeding. Challenges to breastfeeding can be worsened by large donations of commercial milk formula, which is frequently provided to exclusively breastfeeding mothers without restrictions or indications. This panel will discuss these issues and best practices for handling them. In this international panel discussion, attendees will hear from two authors on the ABM Position Statement: Breastfeeding and Emergencies, Dr. Melissa Bartick and Dr. Deena Zimmerman, as well as Dr. Hiroko Hongo on the experience in supporting breastfeeding after the nuclear accident in Fukushima and other emergencies in Japan, and from Dr. Nalan Karabayir on supporting breastfeeding in Turkey after the 2023 earthquake. Learning Objectives
9:45 – 10:45 amFounders LectureRethinking the Framework on Global Capacity-building for Skilled Lactation SupportLarry Grummer-Strawn, PhD Dr. Grummer-Strawn will discuss the need for new approaches in building the abilities of healthcare providers to provide necessary support for mother-baby dyads. Building upon recent and forthcoming WHO publications, he will highlight the importance of shifting from a focus on training courses to competency assessment, emphasizing integration in pre-service curricula, and ending reliance on commercial funding sources. He will discuss the capacity-building implications of improved role delineation in providing routine counselling and support for all mothers and addressing key lactation management problems such as dehydration, poor growth, and insufficient milk. Learning Objectives
11:00 am – 12:00 pmMammary Gland Control of Milk ProductionLaura Hernandez, PhD Learning Objectives The mammary gland provides feedback during lactation on the regulation of milk production. It is critical to understand how the mammary gland affects maternal metabolism and endocrinology, which impacts overall milk production postpartum. Numerous studies in mammalian species will provide foundational information that is critical for the management of milk production in women. Application of knowledge in animals where controlled experiments have occurred to better understand mammary gland physiology are foundational for managing human milk production and providing improved care in women who are breastfeeding. Learning Objectives
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