The Pierce County Breastfeeding Conference
Tuesday,
September 13th  8:00am-5:00pm
@ The Environmental Services Building, Chamber's Bay 

TIME IS RUNNING OUT- REGISTER NOW!

 
Checkout the terrific lineup of speakers:

Danielle Wendel, MD
"Breastfeeding the medically complex and surgical patient" 
Dr. Wendel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric 
Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Washington and Seattle 
Children's Hospital

Ginna Wall, MN, RN, IBCLC
"New Breastfeeding Research and Controversies."
Ginna is an adjunct faculty at the University of Washington, Bastyr University and Evergreen Perinatal Educations

Cynthia Good Mojab, MS, LMHCA, IBCLC
"The Woman Behind the Breasts: The Context of Infant Feeding Issues."
Cynthia, MS Clinical Psychology, is a Clinical Counselor, International Board Certified 
Lactation Consultant, author, researcher, and internationally recognized speaker.

LeAnne Brock, BS, CLC, ALC, LD
"Cultural Awareness in Breastfeeding for Women of Color." 
LeAnne is the proud mother of two boys. She just recently graduated from the Union Institute with a Bachelor's in Science with a concentration in lactation. She is currently working towards her Master's Degree in Cultural and Reproductive Anthropology. 
 
 
Who should attend this conference?  
Lactation Professionals, Health Care Providers, La Leche League members and leaders, WIC staff (Including Peer Counselors), Doulas, Midwives, Hospital Staff, Pediatricians, Family Practice Physicians, Obstetricians, and anyone interested in supporting breastfeeding families. 
   
What you will gain:
The chance to meet and learn from colleagues from other fields and the opportunity to hear, learn from, and meet top professionals in the lactation field.

When:  
Tuesday, September 13, 2016 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (PDT)
  
Where:  
Environmental Services Building at Chamber's Bay
 
Cost:
$135 - General Admission
$345 - Exhibitor Table (Silver Level)
$550 - Exhibitor Table (Gold Level) 
 

 
 
 
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Continuing Education Units (CEU) are being applied for.
 
For Additional Information regarding the conference or the Pierce County Breastfeeding Alliance, please contact Delores Baccus at 253-883-8826



The Breastfeeding Coalition of Washington is a program of WithinReach, a statewide non-profit organization making the connections Washington families need to be healthy. The Breastfeeding Coalition of Washington is funded by the Washington State Department of Health Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). The Washington State WIC Nutrition Program does not discriminate. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.