Certified Lactation Specialist Course
May
20
to May 24

Certified Lactation Specialist Course

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The Certified Lactation Specialist Course is designed for the aspiring lactation consultant or nurses, physicians, midwives, dieticians, breastfeeding assistants or others desirous of improving their knowledge base and skills in working with the breastfeeding dyad. All areas included on the IBLCE exam are addressed.

The 5 day course provides half the needed number of continuing education hours in lactation to qualify to sit for the IBLCE exam. The other half can be obtained through LEC’s home study courses, or attending other conferences. Lactation management skills are taught through practical application of scientific principles.

45 CEUs, 45 L CERPs, 1 E CERP

Speakers Include: Stephanie Hutchinson, Mendy Roudebush, & Rhonda Wudtke

Tuition: $770 (includes course materials and exam fee)

Early Bird Fee: $720

Registration Link:

https://lactationeducation.com/clsc

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Apr
24
12:00 PM12:00

April Quarterly Members' Meeting (Virtual): Maternal Morbidity and Mortality in SC

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Join us for learning about South Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition, networking, and learning about Maternal Mortality and Morbidity in South Carolina. Our speakers are Dr. Curisa Tucker, RN, PhD, Assistant Professor from the College of Nursing at the University of South Carolina and Michelle Flanagan, BSN, RNC, OB Outreach Educator with Prisma Health, AWHONN SC Chapter Chair, & CoChair of the Patient Quality and Safety Workgroup of SC Birth Outcomes Initiatives. The meeting is free to attend. Please join us by becoming a member and donating to protect, promote and support breastfeeding in SC. Check out our website: SCBreastfeeds.org.

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Apr
10
to Apr 12

34th Annual Emory Conference on Breastfeeding

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4/10 Pre-Conference Breastfeeding Fundamentals Course

4/11-4/12 Breastfeeding Conference

On-demand access to the conference available if unable to attend in person for 60 days

The conference is geared toward multidisciplinary colleagues who care for mothers and infants: Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, Nurses, Dietitians, therapists, lactation consultants, WIC counselors, and more!

The pre-conference course is intended to build the skills of those who are not directly trained or certified in lactation. Physicians, APPs, and nurses, among others, will benefit!

CERPS provided

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GOLD Lactation Online Conference
Apr
2
9:30 AM09:30

GOLD Lactation Online Conference

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Early Bird registration ends March 15. Conference is from April 2-June 30, 2024. There will be 29 informative talks—watch live or later with their online presentations.

Educational Hours & Credits: GOLD Lactation 2024 offers 30.5 Hours of Continuing Education. 30.5 CERPs (27.5L, 2E, 1R), 30.5 Nurse Contact Hours, 30.5 CMEs, 30 Contact Hours (3 MEAC CEUs) and 30.5 Dietetic CPEUs are approved.

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Jan
26
to Jan 27

SCBC Biennial Conference: Supporting Pumping Parents

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In-Person at the Tides Hotel on Folly Beach

Learn how to support pumping parents from experts in South Carolina and an entire day with Jeanette Mesite Frem.

Tickets available soon: $275 for non-members, $225 for members

For sponsor and vending opportunities - Contact ChairSCBC@gmail.com

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Apr
26
12:00 PM12:00

April Quarterly Meeting: The Interdependence of Sleep and Infant Feeding: Meeting Lactation Goals

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Find out useful information to counsel clients about feeding their infant while maintaining mental health.

Naomi Hambleton, BA, MS, IBCLC will discuss balancing sleep, infant feeding, and still reaching lactation goals stressing parent support and strategies that are in line with normal infant and lactation biology and responsive care.

Meeting to be held virtually. Tickets go on Sale on March 4th. Get your ticket at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-interdependence-of-sleep-and-infant-feeding-meeting-lactation-goals-tickets-525190507947



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Jan
25
12:00 PM12:00

January Quarterly Meeting - Learn About SC WIC's services and programs.

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Meeting to be held virtually.

Get your tickets at EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/understanding-sc-wic-programs-and-services-tickets-512547151327

If you are joining for the first time or renewing your membership (CERPs to regular membership meetings included through 2023 at the $25 level), renew on this website at Get Involved — South Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition (scbreastfeeds.org), then select a free ticket option.

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Aug
24
12:00 PM12:00

August Quarterly Meeting

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Join us virtually or in-person

We will be honoring the WABA them The Wam Chain of Support for Lactating Families with a presentation from NAACHO about their Blueprint for Continuity of Care for Lactation

Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/quarterly-meeting-tickets-378284337637


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SCBC Conference
Jan
28
to Jan 29

SCBC Conference

Join Us forOUR VIRTUAL onference featuring Kimberly Seals Allers as our guest Speaker. This conference celebrates efforts in South Carolina aimed at aiding all lactating parents reaching their goals. We have a wonderful panel of speakers ready to share their South Carolina-based advocacy efforts with you. Be ready to be energized!

Sign up at EventBrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/199977757857

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Oct
27
12:00 PM12:00

The Relationship Between Breastfeeding and Infant Mental Health

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Join us!

Kerrie Lynn Schake and Dr. MacKenzie Soniak will discuss the clinical and policy aspects of breastfeeding and infant mental health. Event will be virtual.

Sign up at Event Brite here. Meetings are free. However, to earn educational credits, it is $25 to be a member for the year (all CERPS for all education meetings) or $20 per meeting. If education credits are not desired, please consider joining SCBC for $10/year or making a donation.

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Apr
28
12:00 PM12:00

April Quarterly Meeting

South Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition Quarterly Meeting Presentation

 

“Caring for Infants with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome” and

“Human Milk & Breastfeeding During the COVID-19 Pandemic: What Can You Do”

We will also hear from donors to Mother’s Milk Bank of SC and

Prolacta about their donation experiences.

April 28th, Noon - 3 pm

Registration fee for credits:

Free for SCBC Members

$20 for non-members

 CERPs credit applied for

Register at:

 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/quarterly-meeting-of-sc-breastfeeding-coalition-tickets-145764215693

  Link for joining the meeting will be sent closer to the date to all registrants and posted on social media by April 27

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Jan
27
12:00 AM00:00

January Quarterly Meeting


Understanding Maternal Mental Health

Susannah Baldwin, MEd, LPC, PMH-C

Director Reproductive Journey Counseling, Greenville, SC

Registration fee for credits: Free for SCBC Members

$20 for non-members

January 27, 2021
12:00-3:00 PM

 CERPs credit applied for


Register at:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/understanding-maternal-mental-health-sc-breastfeeding-coalition-tickets-131490960001

Join us on Google Meet here

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Oct
22
12:00 PM12:00

October Quarterly Meeting

Legislative Updates Related to Breastfeeding

October 22, 2020

12:00-3:00 PM

  • Sarah Brunson, RN, IBCLC: Erythromycin Eye Prophylaxis

  • Ashley Lidow:Women’s Rights Empowerment Network (WREN) and the SC Nursing Mothers Act

  • Colin Trimble: Federal DOL: Break Time for Nursing Mothers Under the Fair Labor Standards Act

    Registration fee for CERPS:: Free for SCBC Members $20 for non-members

Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/legislative-updates-on-breastfeeding-related- legislation-tickets-123945264623

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South Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition Virtual Big Latch On
Jul
31
12:00 PM12:00

South Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition Virtual Big Latch On

Join us to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week by joining families all over South Carolina for a virtual latch-on. All families nurturing their families with human milk are invited to join in to share a moment of joy by breastfeeding, chestfeeding or pumping together. Our theme aligns with that of World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action: Breastfeeding for a Healthier Planet.

Let us know you are attending at: The Big Latch on

Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79097282813?pwd=T0NSamd4c3ZOamt3ZEFzNnNJbXJGdz09 Meeting ID: 790 9728 2813 Password: 8NCuFc

Spread the word and support South Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition by buying a tee shirt here. It will be sent directly to your home.

Let your clients and patients know to join the event: download a flier.

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