2018 Breastfeeding Conference: Nov. 1-2

Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition

The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition presents the 2018 Breastfeeding Conference, November 1-2. The first day of the conference will focus on building the capacity of local breastfeeding coalitions to successfully create communities supporting breastfeeding. Registration for Day 1 will be FREE and will include a KBC membership for 2019 for all attendees. The featured speaker is Shannon McKenney-Shubert, MPH, Executive Director at Michigan Breastfeeding Network who will present two sessions on Thursday, Nov. 1: “Breastfeeding Duration: Dismantling Roadblocks and Changing Systems” and “Speak Up! Being an Ally to Our Most At-Risk Mothers and Children.” The second day of the conference will focus on “hot topics” in lactation to provide clinical skills and breastfeeding knowledge for healthcare professionals and others who serve families. On Nov. 2, the following continuing education credits will be available: 6.5 L-CERPs, 8.1 CNEs for RN re-licensure, and 6.5 CEUs for KS Dietitian Licensure. The registration fee for Day 2 is $110.

View the complete schedule and register online. Online registration closes at noon on Monday, Oct. 29. Walk-ins are welcome for an additional $40.