Birthing, Bonding & Breastfeeding Conference 2025 - Spring Into Action!

Presented by About Families, Inc., Desert Care Network and Lactation University. Spend the day expanding your knowledge and your network!

About this Event

Birthing, Bonding & Breastfeeding Conference 2025 - Spring Into Action!

Perinatal professionals, it’s time to refresh, recharge, and reconnect! Join us in-person on May 24 in beautiful Palm Springs, California for a transformative day dedicated to mental health, lactation updates and self-care.

About Families, Inc., Desert Care Centers and Lactation University are hosting an inspirational and empowering day with 4 incredible speakers, FREE continental breakfast, FREE lunch and fantastic vendors and fun.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights, network with like-minded professionals, and leave feeling renewed in your passion for perinatal care.

Agenda


🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Coffee, Chats & Vendor Time

🕑: 08:30 AM - 08:45 AM
Opening Remarks

🕑: 08:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Speaking of Mental Health: Trauma-Informed Perinatal Care
Host: Kara Wahlin, MFT

🕑: 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Late Preterm Infants - Optimizing Feeding Skills and Family Support
Host: Dr. Angela Lober, PhD, MPH, RN, IBCLC

🕑: 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Missing the Point: What We Have Been Getting Wrong About Breastfeeding
Host: Christine Staricka, IBCLC

🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Don’t Just Survive – Thrive! Avoiding Burnout by Practicing Self-Care
Host: Christy Jo Hendricks, IBCLC, RLC, CLE, CCCE, Doula

🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Closing Remarks & Evaluations

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