2026 Edwardsville Region Breastfeeding Task Force Conference
About this Event
Welcome to the 2026 Edwardsville Region Breastfeeding Task Force Conference!
Foundations of Infant Feeding: Supporting Families from First Latch to First Birthday
Featuring Guest Speakers Dr. Hope Lima, PhD, RDN, LRD, IBCLC and Amanda Wilkinson, PMH-C, CLS, MFA
Date: September 17, 2025
Location: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; Morris University Center
Come join us for a day of learning, networking, and sharing experiences with fellow breastfeeding advocates at the 2026 Edwardsville Region Breastfeeding Task Force Conference. This in-person event will feature engaging speakers, informative presentations, and opportunities to connect with others passionate about supporting breastfeeding in our community. Whether you're a healthcare professional, lactation consultant, parent, or simply interested in learning more about breastfeeding, this conference is for you! Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to come together and make a difference. We look forward to seeing you there!
Conference Purpose: To equip breastfeeding support workers with key lactation knowledge to better assist lactating dyads.
Target Audience: IBCLCs, registered nurses, registered dietitians, LLL leaders, WIC staff, medical providers, doulas, and others involved in or interested in lactation support.
Continuing Education: Applications have been submitted to IBCLE for CERPs, RN CEs and RD CPEUs through the SIU School of Medicine.
Conflicts of Interest: Speakers Dr. Hope Lima PhD, RDN, LRD, IBCLC and Amanda Wilkinson PMH-C, CLS, MFA declare no conflicts of interest related to this program. Planning committee members Marcella Earl, Emily Sisk, and Louanne Theiss declare no conflicts of interest related to this program.
2026 Conference Schedule
8:15am-9:00am Breakfast Buffet; Conference Check-In/Registration
9:00am-9:05am Opening Remarks
9:05am-10:05am Latch Assessment and Management of Milk Supply
10:05am-10:15am Break
10:15am-11:15am Interpreting Growth Charts in Pediatric Populations
11:15am-11:25am Break
11:25am-12:25pm The Mental Load of Breastfeeding and Pumping
12:25pm-1:30pm Lunch
1:30pm-2:30pm Allergy Management in Human Milk-Fed Infants
2:30pm-2:40pm Break
2:40pm-3:40pm Bon Appe-teat! Breastmilk Substitutes During the First Year of Life
3:40pm-4:00pm Closing Remarks, Raffle, and Evaluations
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 100.00 to USD 120.00
