Building Breastfeeding Support: From Evidence to Practice

Conference and Networking Event
Every lactation journey is unique and often brings unexpected challenges at various touchpoints. Compassionate and knowledgeable support can make a lasting difference for lactating parents and their families. This conference is designed to empower lactation consultants, breastfeeding counselors, perinatal nurses, home-visiting nurses, doulas, and other perinatal professionals with current research, practical tools, and essential resources. Participants will gain knowledge and confidence to enhance their care and support to families throughout the lactation experience.
FEATURED SPEAKERS

Cecilia Tomori, PhD, Johns Hopkins University
Dr. Radhika Kapoor, DDS, Smile Wellness

Target Audience: Nurses, lactation consultants and counselors, doulas, community health workers
Continuing Nursing Education Contact Hours: This program has been awarded 3.5 contact hours. The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by New Jersey State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. P194-4/26-29
Approval status does not imply endorsement by the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey, NJSNA or by ANCC of any commercial products discussed/displayed in conjunction with the educational activity.
CERPs: This program has been verified by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners to award 2.5 L-CERPS (0.75 L – VII. Clinical Skills, 0.75 L – V. Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology, 1.00 L I. Development and Nutrition)
The Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey has been accepted by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) as a Preferred Provider for the listed Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) programme. Determination of CERPs eligibility or CERPs Provider status does not imply IBLCE’s endorsement or assessment of education quality. As a Preferred Provider, The Partnership for Maternal & Child Health of Northern New Jersey attests that it complies with the WHO Code and subsequent WHA resolutions.
Learning Outcomes: After attending the program, 85% of learners will report that the continuing education program met their learning needs.
Successful Completion: To receive contact hours for this continuing education program, the registrant must sign in on the sign-in sheet, attend the entire conference, and complete and submit an online evaluation. Certificates of completion will be distributed electronically within two weeks of the event.