OLCA’s 35th Annual Conference:
Breastfest 2027
~SAVE THE DATE!~
In-Person: March 12-13, 2027
On-Demand: March 20-April 25, 2027
Brochure coming soon!
For questions regarding registration, please email breastfestregistrar2020@gmail.com
LOCATION
Renaissance Columbus Westerville - Polaris Hotel
409 Altair Parkway, Westerville, Ohio
The link to book rooms is live! Click here to reserve your room for the conference.
Group rate is $168.00 USD per night. Last day to book is Thursday, February 18, 2027.
2027 In-Person Speakers
Keynote
Christy Jo Hendricks
IBCLC, RLC, CLP, CLE, CCCE, Doula
2027 On Demand Speakers
Keynote
Christy Jo Hendricks
IBCLC, RLC, CLP, CLE, CCCE, Doula
Session DCO Details
In- Person
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Nutritional Variability in Donor Milk: Why Labeling Matters- Jennifer Foster (I) [Milk Bank Tour]
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The World is Our Audience: Expanding the Reach of
Lactation Education- Christy Jo Hendricks (I,V,VII) -
From Whispers to Roars: Mothers' Voices Shaping The Community: How Collective Data Turns Into Collective Action- Janelle McClain (VII)
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Simplifying Breastfeeding: Lactation Education through Easy-to-Understand Analogies- Christy Jo Hendricks (VII, VI, III, I,II)
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Community Based Lactation Support Through Housing Communities & Childcare Partnerships- Myla Perry (I,V,III,VI)
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CMPI and Other Food Sensitivities- Carly Dulabon (I)
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Optimizing Preterm Infant Growth and Human Milk Nutrition- Ting Ting Fu (I)
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Preventing Burnout While Supporting Breastfeeding Families- Alison Fienning (V,VII)
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Hospital to Home: Safe Transition Through Lactation Support and Postpartum Education-Christy Jo Hendricks (II,V,VI,VII)
On Demand
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Challenging Bias - Changing Yourself and Your Practice- Kristin Cavuto (V,VII)
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Learning Fatness; Caring for the Fat Perinatal Client with Respect and Competence- Kristin Cavuto (V,VII)
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Breastmilk Supply -The Highs and Lows- Carly Dulabon (II)
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The Scoop on Poop: Understanding Infant Defecation-Megan Dunn (I, III)
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Spit Happens: Managing Infant Reflux- Megan Dunn (I, III)
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Nutritional Management of Moderate and Late Preterm Infants- Ting Ting Fu (I,II)
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Fascia: What's It Got To Do With Breastfeeding?-Alison Hazelbaker (II,VII)
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Craniosacral Therapy: What's It Got To Do With Breastfeeding?- Alison Hazelbaker (II,VII)
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Don't Just Survive-Thrive! Practical, Tangible Self Care to Prevent Burnout- Christy Jo Hendricks (V,VII)
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Evidence-Based Solutions for Bottle Refusal in the Breastfed Infant Needing Supplementation- Susan Howard (I,II,VII,VIII)
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Supporting Bereaved Mothers Choosing to Donate Their Milk- Roseanne Reed-Motti (I,IV,V,VII)
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The WHO-UNICEF 2020 and 2026 Competency Verification Toolkits- Linda J Smith (VII)
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Which comes first? Train or Verify? Using the Competency Verification Toolkits- Linda J Smith (VII)
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Integrating Lactation Medicine & Perinatal Mental Health in the Fourth Trimester- Jessica Tucker (V,VII)
EVALUATIONS
Required to obtain CE/CERPs
IN-PERSON
EVALUATIONS *MUST* BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN 11:59PM ON [TBD]
THE LINK TO THE EVALUATIONS FOR THE IN PERSON CONFERENCE CAN BE FOUND ON THE BACK OF YOUR PROGRAM FROM THE CONFERENCE.
ON-DEMAND
EVALUATIONS *MUST* BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN 11:59PM ON [TBD]! AFTER COMPLETING ALL THE EVALUATIONS, DOWNLOAD, SAVE, AND PRINT THE CERTIFICATE PROVIDED. KEEP THIS FOR YOUR RECORDS! THERE IS A FEE FOR ALL REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATES AND OLCA REQUIRES AT LEAST 10 BUSINESS DAYS FOR RESPONSE!
**NO EXCEPTIONS**
Cancellation and Refund Policy
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Refunds will not be given. If you are unable to attend, audio recordings of the live sessions will be made available after the conference, OR you may transfer your registration to another person. Please check the OLCA website for up-to-date information regarding updates to this policy and in-person attendance.
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In the event that the in-person portion of the conference is impossible due to COVID or other extenuating circumstances, the conference will be held virtually, and all in-person registrations will be honored for the virtual conference.
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OLCA reserves the right to substitute speakers and/or topics without prior notice.
CONTENT
Sole responsibility for the content of the speaker presentations rests with the speakers.
OLCA is not responsible for the content of speaker presentations nor for the future actions of participants of our educational events.
OLCA reserves the right to substitute speakers and/or topics without prior notice.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Applications have been submitted for IBLCE CERPs and Nursing Contact Hours. For information about the approval status of Contact Hours, please contact:
Mary Ann Blatz
ceu-cerp@ohio-olca.org
CHILDREN
Child Attendance Policy: Quiet nursing babies in arms are welcome in the session rooms. As a courtesy, we request your immediate attention to any situation, including happy baby noises, which may interfere with the concentration of attendees.
There will be a lactation room available for nursing and/or pumping.
Milk Bank Tours
For more information, please contact the Milk Bank directly at milkbank@ohiohealth.com
Registration opens in January!