Transforming Lactation Care

Schedule

Fri Apr 24 2026 at 08:00 am to 04:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Frederick Health Village | Frederick, MD

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A deeper look into medications and herbal safety, antenatal milk expression, and milk supply management.
About this Event

Sponsored by Lactation Education Resources

Network with local lactation professionals while exploring the latest research and clinical skills. We will examine trends, new ideas, and hot topics in the world of human lactation.


Conference Speakers
  • Dr. Kaytlin Krutsch PhD, PharmD, MBA, BCPS Assistant Professor, InfantRisk Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
  • Dr. Diane L. Spatz PhD, RN-BC, FAWHONN, FANN, Professor of Perinatal Nursing and the Helen M. Shearer Professor of Nutrition, University of Pennsylvania School of Nurisng, Nurse Scientist, Lactation at the Center of Pediatric Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Faculty Advisor to Student Nursing at Penn (SNAP), Chair, American Academy of Nursing (AAN Expert Panel on Breastfeeding), Treasurer, Intrnational Society for Research in Human Milk and Lactation, Edge Runner of the AAN.

Agenda topics inlcude:
  • Transfer of medications into milk
  • Bridging research and reality at the InfantRisk Center
  • Herbals: Why Do We Not Know More?
  • Ten steps to sucessful breastfeeding
  • Risk assessment and proactive management of lactation
  • Antenatal milk expression

Registration and a light breakfast will begin at 7 a.m. The conference will begin at 8 a.m. A catered lunch will be served. Information on CERPS, CEUs, and CMEs to follow.

Please park in the West parking lot. If you face the front of the building, this will be on the right side of the building. Follow event signage. Walk under the covered walkway and enter through the black gated outdoor patio.


Interpreters

Sign Language: Interpreters are available by advance request. Please call 240-566-4370 no later than Friday, April 17th to request an interpreter.

Spanish: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüistica. Llame al 240-566-4370

French: si vous parlez français, des services d'aide linguistique vous sont proposés gratuitement. Appelez le 240-566-4370


Agenda

🕑: 07:00 AM - 08:00 AM
Registration and Light Breakfast
🕑: 08:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Lecture and Breaks
🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Lecture and Breaks
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Door Prizes and Evaluations
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Frederick Health Village, 1 Frederick Health Way, Frederick, United States

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Tickets

USD 180.00 to USD 200.00

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