2025 Florida Breastfeeding Coalition Biennial Conference

Orlando, FL US
April 5, 2025

This premier event brings together healthcare professionals, lactation consultants, and breastfeeding advocates to share best practices, latest research, and innovative strategies in breastfeeding support. 

Join us and hear from our amazing keynotes Jessica Nash, MD, IBCLC of George Washington University and Melissa Cole, IBCLC of Luna Lactation.

We look forward to connecting with all Florida breastfeeding supporters and advocates!

Target Audience

Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, Lactation Consultants and all breastfeeding advocates

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to

  1. Analyze the impact of historical and systemic factors on racial disparities in breastfeeding in the USA
  2. Describe new forms of predatory formula marketing online
  3. Develop a critical thinking approach to identify the root cause of complex feeding situations
  4. Describe the physiological and clinical impact of common maternal medical issues on maternal health and lactation during the 4th trimester
  5. Discuss the potential benefits of baby wearing on maternal mental health, infant bonding and lactation
  6. Identify common breast issues in lactation, including engorgement, clogged ducts, mastitis, and nipple pain, and understand their impact on breastfeeding.

For questions or group registration contact: [email protected]

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 6.00 MOC ABS – Surgery
    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
  • 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    The Nemours Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The Nemours Foundation designates this activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 6.00 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 6.00 continuing education credits.
  • 6.00 Nursing Contact Hour – Florida Board of Nursing

    Provider approved by the Florida Board of Registered Nursing. Provider number # 50-1428.

    This activity is designated for 6.00 contact hours.

Course opens: 
04/05/2025
Course expires: 
08/31/2025
Event starts: 
04/05/2025 - 8:30am EDT
Event ends: 
04/05/2025 - 5:00pm EDT
Cost:
$0.00
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AGENDA

8:30 AM to 9:00 AM       Check-in/Registration

9:00 AM to 9:15 AM       Welcome/Opening Remarks

9:15 AM to 10:45 AM      Building Bridges for Breastfeeding Equity: Collaborating Across Disciplines to Close the Gap - Jessica Nash, MD, IBCLC, FAAP 

10:45 AM to 11:00 AM          Break

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM     Nestle 2.0: Maternal-Child Health Professionals, Formula Marketing, and the Rise of the ‘Code Blind’ Epidemic in the Digital Age                                         - Nicole Longmire, MPH, Med, IBCLC 

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM     Power Lunch: Networking & Nurturing Shared Passions Attendees may join an optional 30-minute networking session:

  • Room A: Disaster Preparedness - Mary Becker (pending confirmation)
  • Room B: Equity and Licensure of Lactation Professionals - Jennifer Jones
  • Room C: Why collaborate with a Breastfeeding Medicine Physician - Dr. Kelly Martinkus & Dr. Tara Williams

1:00 PM to 2:30 PM        Breastfeeding Equity in Florida: Cultivating Critical Thinking for Change - Melissa Cole, MS, IBCLC, RLC 

02:30 PM  to 2:45 PM            Break

2:45 PM to 3:15 PM         Empowering Maternal Health and Lactation through Comprehensive 4th Trimester Care - Kelly Martinkus MD, IBCLC, PMH-C

3:15 PM to 3:45 PM         Baby Wearing for Improved Maternal Mental Health and Lactation Success in the 4th Trimester - Liza Ayuso, MD, FAAP & Rocio Velazquez, LLM 

3:45 PM to 4:45 PM         Common Breast Issues in Lactation & the Benefit of Therapeutic Breast Massage - Pamela Guldi, LMT 

4:45 PM to 5:00 PM          Wrap Up & Closing Remarks

Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida
1st Floor Auditorium
6535 Nemours Parkway
Orlando, FL 32827
United States

Parking

Free Parking Garage | Open 24/7

Includes free ChargePoint stations for electric vehicles on the first floor (near the elevators).

Welcome Desk

Our welcome desk, located on the first floor in the main lobby, is your first stop.  Here, you will:

  • Get a visitor's badge
  • Find hospital map and directions

All relevant Financial Relationships have been mitigated. To view additional information on the Nemours Children's disclosure policy, right click on the link at the bottom of the page to open in a new tab.

Click on the Speaker's Name to see their full bio:

Planner(s)

Tara Williams, MD, FAAP, FABM

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Melissa Cole, MS, IBCLC

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Disclosure link: 
Nemours Disclosure Form

In support of improving patient care, Nemours Children’s Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 

Physicians 

Nemours Children’s Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category1 Credit(s)TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Nurses

Nemours Children’s Health is accredited by the Florida Board of Nursing to provide nursing continuing education: Provider #50-1428. This course is approved activity for 6.0 contact hours. 

To earn nursing contact hours for this activity, please attend the entire presentation and then complete the online evaluation, which will be distributed via email following the presentation.

Other Professions

A certificate of participation will be provided to other health care professionals requesting credits. Please check with your accreditation board to make sure they accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. 

Below are are the credit types available to you per your professional designation. 

Available Credit

  • 6.00 MOC ABS – Surgery
    Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
  • 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    The Nemours Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

    The Nemours Foundation designates this activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 6.00 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 6.00 continuing education credits.
  • 6.00 Nursing Contact Hour – Florida Board of Nursing

    Provider approved by the Florida Board of Registered Nursing. Provider number # 50-1428.

    This activity is designated for 6.00 contact hours.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
Please login or register to take this course.

To register, please contact: [email protected]