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 The Northwest Georgia Breastfeeding Coalition presents:
Breastfeeding: Protecting Mothers’ Life Long Health
Dr. Kathleen Kendall-Tackett
Wednesday March 28, 2012
NW GA Trade and Convention Center
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Early Bird Registration - Only $90! REGISTER ONLINE
$20 Late Registration fee after March 10th
*$10 Late Registration fee after March 10 for Students & LLL Leaders
After March 15th, please register online only
To mail in your registration download the registration packet - 2012 Registration Packet
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Conference Schedule:
7:15 -- Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:00 -- Welcome
8:10 -- Why Breastfeeding Lowers Risk for Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes, & Cardiovascular Disease in Mothers
9:25 -- Break / Visit Exhibits
9:40 -- Breastfeeding and Survivors of Childhood Abuse
10:55 -- Power Break
11:05 -- Nighttime Parenting and Postpartum Depression
12:35 -- Lunch Buffet/Visit Exhibits
1:20 -- Breastfeeding Made Simple: Natural Laws For Nursing Mothers
2:50 -- Dessert Bar/ Visit Exhibits/Break
3:15 -- Treatment Options for Depressed Breastfeeding Mothers
4:30 -- Closing & Evaluations
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 Dr. Kendall-Tackett is a health psychologist, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and a specialist in mind-body medicine. She is a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Texas Tech University School of Medicine in Amarillo, Texas. Dr. Kendall-Tackett is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association in both the Divisions of Health and Trauma Psychology. She is Associate Editor of the journal Psychological Trauma, and Editor-in-Chief of Clinical Lactation. Dr. Kendall-Tackett is author of more than 280 journal articles, book chapters and other publications, and author or editor of 20 books in the fields of trauma, women’s health, depression, and breastfeeding, including Depression in New Mothers, 2nd Edition (2010, Taylor & Francis), The Psychoneuroimmunology of Chronic Disease (2010, American Psychological Assn), Non-Pharmacologic Treatments for Depression in New Mothers (2008, Hale Publishing), and Breastfeeding Made Simple, (coauthored with Nancy Mohrbacher). She is a founding officer of the American Psychological Association’s Division of Trauma Psychology, and is currently serving her second term as Division Secretary.
Dr. Kendall-Tackett received a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in psychology from California State University, Chico, and a Ph.D. from Brandeis University in social and developmental psychology. She has won several awards including the Outstanding Research Study Award from the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, and was named 2003 Distinguished Alumna, College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, California State University, Chico. UppityScienceChick.com
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Educational Objectives
After this conference attendees will be able to:
- Identify the long-term effects of child abuse, and describe how past abuse may present in a breastfeeding woman.
- Discern the multiple causes of poor sleep and their implications for breastfeeding.
- List practical steps providers can take to address maternal fatigue.
- Describe the effects of touch on infant feeding behavior, growth and health.
- List conventional and alternative treatments for depression and how these impact breastfeeding.
Educational Credits:
A total of 6.75 contact hours have been applied for through the following organizations:
GNA, IBLCE & ADA. You will receive your certificates at the end of the conference.
Scholarships Available:
CAROL SRYMANSKE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR (5) QUALIFYING INDIVIDUALS - (Please contact Patty Spanjer at
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for details about scholarship qualifications– deadline is February 15th, 2012)
Intended Audience:
Physicians, Nurses, Lactation Consultants, Dietitians, Certified Nurse Midwives, La Leche League Leaders, WIC Staff, Nutritionists, Nurse Practitioners, and anyone who works with breastfeeding moms.
If you are a healthcare provider who works with breastfeeding mothers and babies, this outstanding seminar will help you gain vital information to make a difference in the lives of your patients.
The technical nature of this conference requires participant and speaker concentration.
Attendance is therefore limited to adults and quiet infants and young children. If you are bringing your child into sessions, please attend immediately to any situation that may distract others, including happy noises. Please bring only quiet toys for your child. Consider sitting near the rear exit so that you can take your child out if they become noisy and are distracting other participants. You and your child may return to the session when quiet. Your cooperation is appreciated.
Conference Location:
Northwest Georgia Trade & Convention Center
2211 Dug Gap Battle Road
Dalton, Georgia 30720
800.824.7469 or 706.272.7676
www.nwgtcc.com
Accommodations:
Refund Requests/Substitutions:
All refund requests must be in writing and postmarked no later than 3/16/12. Refunds will be given less a $25 handling charge. There will be a $5.00 charge for participant substitutions. The following items must be presented at the registration table:
1) A written request from the registered participant or a copy of their online registration confirmation email
2) A completed registration form for the new participant
3) $5.00 substitution fee (cash or check payable to NW GA Breastfeeding Coalition)
If applicable, educational credit certificates will be mailed to the new participant after the conference.
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