Milk Production Detective & Herbal Galactagogues (In-Person Seminar)

• 8:00 AM-8:30 AM: Registration
• 8:30 AM-10:30 AM: Milk Production Detective Work: Assessment and Care Plan Considerations (2 Hours)
• 10:30 AM-10:40 AM: Break (10 MInutes)
• 10:40 AM-12:40 PM: Beyond Fenugreek: An Individualized Approach to Herbal Galactagogues (2 Hours)
• 12:40 PM-2:15 PM: Networking (Optional)

• $75.00  –  In Person SDCBC Member-Early Bird Registration
• $100.00  –  In Person SDCBC Member-General Registration
• $90.00  –  In Person Early Bird Registration For Non-Members
• $115.00  –  In Person General Registration For Non-Members

Featured Presentations For Morning Seminar 

• Milk Production Detective Work: Assessment and Care Plan Considerations (2 Hours)
  • Description: Low milk production is one of the top areas of concern for families, and this presentation examines the various factors. Explore root causes of production issues, and hear specific and realistic recommendations. Work through interactive case studies, ramp up your critical-thinking skills, and improve your care plan strategies.
  • Objectives: 
    • Identify at least 3 reasons milk supply may be compromised
    • Describe at least 3 diagnostic tools and assessment techniques for identifying low milk supply etiology
    • Explain at least 3 ways to evaluate if care plan strategies are working for the supply optimization and the parent

• Beyond Fenugreek: An Individualized Approach to Herbal Galactagogues (2 Hours)
  • Description: While some clinicians might roll their eyes when ‘lactation cookies’ are mentioned we know foods and herbs have long been used to nourish the postpartum parent and enhance lactation. Some topics this talk aims to cover: Does nourishment matter when it comes to breastmilk quality or quantity? How can we approach galactogogues for lactating parents in an individualized way? How can clinicians evaluate evidence and determine safety regarding galactogogues? We know that parent coping with milk supply concerns are often desperate to ‘try anything’. Clinicians have an important role in helping families understand the risks and benefits of galactogogues. By helping parents identify resources and information around foods and herbs, we can help empower them to make informed choices.
• Objectives:
  • Locate resources on galactogogues and herbal safety
  • Understand a personalized approach to selecting appropriate galactogogues
  • Understand the different ways that galactogogues support lactation
  • Understand why foods and herbs may be needed to support optimal lactation