OLCA’s 33rd Annual
Breastfest Conference
HOT TOPICS IN LACTATION
March 14 and 15, 2025
Renaissance Columbus Westerville - Polaris Hotel
409 Altair Parkway, Westerville, Ohio
Click HERE for a printable brochure!
Updated 1/21/2025
For questions regarding registration, please email breastfestregistrar2020@gmail.com
Keep scrolling for Registration Links!
Speakers
Meagan Richardson
RD, LD, CLC
On-Demand Sessions
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Social Media is Not a Real Place: Social Media & Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy - Nichelle Clark
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Beyond Basics of Latch - Melissa Cole
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Milk Production Detective Work - Melissa Cole
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How WIC Works and Transforming Breastfeeding Support in Hamilton County - Suzanne Crable and Heather Kristofzski
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Through the Microscope: A Closer Look at Human Milk's Bioactive Properties - Summer Kelly
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Adventures in Milk Banking: Safety, Community Engagement, and Bereavement Support - Summer Kelly
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Breast Milk as Legacy: A Palliative Care Approach - Elizabeth Maseth
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Implementing Ethics in the Lactation Profession - Elizabeth Maseth
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Tongue Tie: The Value of Proper Treatment, Pushback From Providers and Ways to Handle Push Back - Greg Notestine
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The Competition, the Code, and Conflicts of Interest - Linda J. Smith
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THESE PRESENTATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING FROM SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2025, UNTIL SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2025.
EVALUATIONS
IN-PERSON EVALUATIONS *MUST* BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN 11:59PM ON FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2025!
***The link to the Evaluations for the In-Person Conference can be found on the back of your program from the Conference, or in an email sent to all Attendees!***
ON-DEMAND EVALUATIONS *MUST* BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN 11:59PM ON SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2025!
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.
4:45 - 6:00
CONTINUING EDUCATION
IBLCE CERPs will be
provided. Application has
been made for Nursing
Contact Hours. For
information about the
approval status of Contact
Hours, please contact:
Mary Ann Blatz
ceu-cerp@ohio-olca.org
CONTENT
Sole responsibility for the content of the speaker presentations rests with the speakers.
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OLCA is not responsible for the content of speaker presentations nor for the future actions of participants of our educational events.
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OLCA reserves the right to substitute speakers and/or topics without prior notice.
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.
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There will be a lactation room available for nursing and/or pumping.
REGISTRATION
Member On-Demand Only
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The Deadline to register for On-Demand Sessions is MARCH 30, 2025.
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There is a maximum of 10.5 CERPs and/or Contact Hours.
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Tuition for these sessions is $250 for OLCA Members, and $300 for Non-Members.
Non-Member On-Demand Only
*NOTE* When purchasing registration, please provide a PERSONAL email address. Many hospitals and agencies will block emails sent from OLCA. Please verify that you have received a confirmation email after making your membership purchase.
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