Celebrate the Power of Breastfeeding

NOTE: Continuing Education credits are offered for sessions marked (CE). Although CE sessions are geared toward Leaders and healthcare professionals, all conference attendees are welcome to attend.

Friday, November 2, 2007

3:00 - 5:00 pm      Workshop Sessions

FW 1 Breastfed or Immune Compromised? The Importance of the Immune Factors in Breastmilk A discussion of the differences in the adult and neonatal immune system. Participants will learn the components of breastmilk, the importance of antibodies, and examine the latest research on immune response.  (CE)

Laurie Shornick, LLL Leader and Ph.D. Immunologist

FW 2 Figuring Out the Breastfeeding Puzzle on the Phone For Peer counselors, Leader Applicants, newer Leaders, and IBCLC. It’s hard when you don’t see the mother and baby in front of you! Practice asking key questions, reading clues, and solving the puzzle of the lactation problem. This is not a Communication Skills session. 

Debbi Heffern, LLL Leader, IBCLC

FW 3 Feeding Devices and Pumps Demonstrations with doll and samples of various at-breast and away-from-breast feeding devices, including nipple shields. Discussion of various types of pumps with suggestions for appropriate use.  (CE)

FW 4 Effective Communication and Leadership Learn how we can communicate more effectively during difficult conversations using LLL language and how different leadership and learning styles effect communication.

         Nikki Simmons, LLL Leader

FW5 Family Swim in the Holiday Inn Select Indoor Pool Let’s go swimming!  Arrive early for the conference and join us.

5:00 - 7:00 pm      Dinner on your own

7:00 - 8:30 pm      Keynote

Women As Heroes: Empowerment Through Breastfeeding A humorous look at the relationship between breastfeeding and women’s self-esteem. How our attitudes towards bodily fluids have affected our attitudes towards breastmilk and how our hatred of fat plays a role in our discomfort with women’s bodies.  (CE)

Dia Michels, Special Guest Speaker

8:45 - 10:00 pm    Create-A-Topic

Registrants can post topics of interest in the registration area where others can sign up to join them for discussion.

Saturday, November 3, 2007

8:30 - 9:45 am      Welcome and Opening Session 

      Watch Your Language How we talk about breastfeeding reflects how we really see it. Learn some surprising messages we give without even realizing it, and learn some new ways to talk about breastfeeding.  (CE)

      Diane Wiessinger, Special Guest Speaker, LLL Leader, IBCLC

10:00 - 11:30 am  Session I

101 Oversupply and Overactive Letdown Learn the difference between and the management of these conditions whether occurring separately or in tandem.  (CE)

Dee Kassing, Special Guest Speaker, LLL Leader, IBCLC

102 Extending Attachment Parenting Intimacy into the School Years Encouraging a child’s growth and success using the concepts and strategies for attachment parenting from infancy through the school years. Activities that trigger intellectual stimulation and sensory contact that lead to healthy family relationships.

103 Gentle Discipline After Infancy Explore what the term gentle discipline means as you move out of infancy and into the toddler-preschool-school years.

Laura Warren, Larkellen Krehbiel, and Jessica Mattingly, LLL Leaders

104 Following Your Passion While Raising Your Family How to do what you love and be who you are while still being the best parent you can be. Find your passion and discover ways to incorporate babies and children of all ages into the things you love.

Deanna Jurkowski, LLL Leader

105 Navigating the Community Network Basic Internet skills for LLL Leaders. Includes how to log on, set up a profile, and navigate the "dashboard.” Learn how to search for specific information, download from libraries, find meeting ideas, and how to become an online Help Form Volunteer.

Laurie Shornick and Nikki Simmons, LLL Leaders

106 Kid’s Yoga (ages 3 and up) Fun movements, stretching, and creative yoga poses for kids and adults.

      Sarah Linsenmeyer, Children’s Yoga Instructor

11:30 - Noon        Visit Exhibits, Bookstore, Boutique, and Silent Auction

Noon - 1:45 pm    Luncheon and Guest Speaker

The Power of Touch That sweet little newborn bundled in the hospital bassinette next to Mom. Can we do better? Nils Bergman has been spreading the word on Kangaroo Mother Care. This is one Leader’s "take” on his information.  (CE)

Diane Wiessinger, Special Guest Speaker, LLL Leader, IBCLC

2:00 - 3:15 pm      Session II

201 Supporting Breastfeeding in the Work Place Strategies to assist and continue the breastfeeding relationship when mothers return to the work place.  (CE)

202 Simple Steps to Overcome Back Pain from Pregnancy, Injury, Child Carrying, and Life Reduce strain through posture, exercise and treatment. Easy exercises to learn and incorporate into your daily routine.  (CE)

Richard Prather, D.C.

203 Handling Difficult Situations in a Series Meeting Mother-to-Mother help for LLL Leaders.   

Heidi Sloss, LLL Leader

204 Making Smocked Bonnets No special skills required. Class size limited to 12 participants 10 and older. Baby or adult bonnets in white will be pre-pleated and ready to smock. Indicate size on your registration form. There is a charge of $7 per bonnet              for materials.

Jenny Walters and Laura Warren, LLL Leaders

205 Celebrating Pregnancy Through Art Discover the role art can play in self-discovery and preparation for birth and parenting! Each participant will create a symbolic drawing and paint a figurine to keep. Participants do not need to be pregnant to fully enjoy this session and it is suitable for all artistic abilities. There is a charge of $3 for materials.

Molly Remer, LLL Leader

206 Wooly Wonder (ages 4 and up, age 3 with adult) From sheep to shining star. Children will create some fun projects with wool by felting and stitching. Enjoy a felt board story as well.

3:30 - 4:45 pm      Session III

301 The Importance of Step Ten The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative puts mother support groups last on its list of Ten Steps to Support Breastfeeding. Here’s why it ought to be first.  (CE)

Diane Wiessinger, Special Guest Speaker, LLL Leader, IBCLC

302 Keeping the Connection of Lifelong LLL Involvement How Leaders can stay committed to LLL as children grow.

Heidi Sloss, LLL Leader

303 Addressing the Myths of Breastfeeding Discussion of the common myths associated with milk supply, infant weight gain, mother’s lifestyle while nursing, infant behaviors, and the physiology of lactation.  (CE)

Karen Urick and Cathy Glueck, LLL Leaders                                                  

304 The Why and How of Baby Wearing A discussion of the wonderful benefits of baby wearing followed by a hands-on demonstration of the many baby carriers available and how they can be worn. Bring yours to show and tell.

Lynn Carter and Amy Jerke, LLL Leaders

305 Creating Awareness of LLL Through Community Outreach Events Activities that attract expecting and nursing mothers so that they are aware of LLL as a resource to them when they have questions or need support. Developing ideas for boosting Group attendance and increasing memberships.

      Skyla Bowman, LLL Leader

306 Herbal Creations (ages 4 and up) Create some herbal inventions like bug balm for itchy bites and sleepy time tea hands on fun!

      Nikki Simmons, LLL Leader

4:45 - 5:15 pm      Visit Exhibits, Bookstore, Boutique, and Silent Auction

5:15 - 7:30 pm      Dinner on your own

7:30 - 8:15 pm      Pajama Party with Dia Michels

      The day might be winding down, but the fun isn’t over yet. Dia will talk to the kids and read from her many books. Don’t forget your favorite blanket and books to have autographed.           

7:30 - 10:00 pm    Alumnae Dessert Reception Everyone Invited!!

Sunday, November 4, 2007

8:00 - 9:15 am      Session IV

401 Changing Thoughts on Latch We’ve spent 25 years picking latch-on apart. Now we’re starting to put it back together again! A journey through what we’ve learned and the latest on how to help mothers and babies.  (CE)

Diane Wiessinger, Special Guest Speaker, LLL Leader, IBCLC

Alyssa Schnell, Loree Clark, Jenny Walters, LLL Leaders

403 Introduction to Infant Massage Learn to communicate your love through touch. This session provides an overview of the benefits of infant massage and massage strokes to practice with your child. Adult caregivers and children welcome.

Shelley Mayse, Certified Infant Massage Instructor, MSW, LCSW

404 Staying Connected to Your Partner Communication is the key to keeping your relationship strong through the busy years of parenting and beyond. Suggestions and anecdotes to help you and your partner stay connected. Attendance is limited to couples only as we will be practicing communication techniques.

Martine and Joe Samocha, LLL Leader and husband

405 Grieving in the NICU: Mending Broken Hearts When a Baby Dies Learn basic grief theory, the special complications presented by infant loss, and how to assist families facing grief.  (CE)

      Rev. Kristen M. Dow, M.Div, BCC

406 A Buggy World (ages 3 and up) Learn about all kinds of six-legged creatures with which we share the earth. Interact with the bug world. Come see what fun bugs can be!

Cynthia and Kent Shelby, LLL Leader and husband 

9:30 - 10:45 am    Session V

501 Thrush Discussion of symptoms, predisposing factors, medical and non-medical treatments.  (CE)

      Dee Kassing, Special Guest Speaker, LLL Leader, IBCLC

502 Healthy Eating on a Budget Creative ways to continue healthy eating habits that were started with breastmilk. Will include ways to work with your school lunch program to provide healthy choices.

      Cyndy Godwin, Hannah Hart, Pat Sturges, LLL Leaders

503 How Do I Respond to That? Tactfully handling situations when your parenting style is questioned by friends, family, and strangers.

      Heidi Sloss, LLL Leader

504 If My Mom Were a Platypus: What We Can Learn By Studying Mammal Lactation A colorful presentation in which participants develop a keen sense of what makes mammals special. What life is like for a variety of mother and baby mammal pairs and a comparison of the composition of milk.  (CE)

      Dia Michels, Special Guest Speaker

505 Emergency Preparedness for Family and Pets How to prepare ahead of time for a possible disaster or family crisis.

      Holly Robinson, LLL Leader

506 Kids in the Kitchen (ages 3 and up) Start with where food comes from (that’s the dirt) and then make a healthy raw food snack kids will love. Please note any food allergies when signing up and we will try to accommodate.

10:45 - 11:00 pm  Hotel Check Out

11:00 - 11:30 am  Visit Exhibits, Bookstore, Boutique, and Silent Auction.

11:30 - 2:00 pm    Buffet Luncheon and Guest Speaker                                   

Announcement of Silent Auction and Basket Winners, and Attendance Prizes (must be present to win) 

50 Humorous Years with La Leche League

Faye Young, Special Guest Speaker, retired LLL Leader