Here’s your invitation to join us on January 16, 2024 for an exciting live day of education at GOLD Learning Day: Elevating Our Expertise on Lactation Physiology and Endocrinology!

We’re thrilled to be zeroing in on this highly-requested area of lactation education, with 3 info-packed presentations from expert speakers. Connect with your international colleagues, tap into the very latest education, and update your practices in key areas of lactation physiology and endocrinology.

Find all the details and register here: https://www.goldlearning.com/lecture-library/lactation-physiology-and-endocrinology-detail

During this event you’ll hear:

• “Mast Cell Diseases and Lactation Care in the Post-Covid Era” from Tamara Drenttel Brand, MA, MPH, IBCLC

• “More Than Just the Milk-Making Hormone! The Latest on Prolactin and Its Impact on Pregnancy and Lactation” from Professor David R. Grattan, PhD

• “Demystifying Inducing Lactation: How Lactation Happens Without Pregnancy and Birth” from Alyssa Schnell, MS, IBCLC

Registration is now open, with special Early Bird rates in effect until January 5! Plus, our GOLD Alumni who have attended 5+ past GOLD Conferences are invited to enjoy complimentary registration to this event. Groups of 5+ as well as many countries can access discounted pricing.

We look forward to spending an inspiring day of learning with you!

The GOLD Lactation Online Conference 2023 has begun and we're excited to share this year’s top-tier program with you! We’ve brought together leading international lactation experts to share the biggest and latest topics from the field. Join us online now until June 30 for this inspiring and informative online conference!

This year marks our 17th annual event, and the largest online lactation conference in the world. The main conference includes 29.5 hours of accredited education from 31 expert speakers. Our flexible online format includes engaging live presentations, on-demand access to recordings, networking sessions, and interactive components to take your learning to the next level.

During the main conference, you can look forward to learning the very latest when it comes to latch and positioning, abnormal sucking patterns, cannabis use during lactation, milk sharing, supplementation, the management of breast and nipple pain, and much more. Our speakers have developed highly-engaging presentations packed with the latest clinical skills, research, and emerging ideas to update your practice!

Our Keynote Presentations this year are “Calm & Regulated: Rethinking Our Approach to Latch and Positioning” from Sejal Fichadia IBCLC and “An Ecosystemic Approach to the Clinical Management of Breast and Nipple Pain” from Carmela Kika Baeza MD, IBCLC. These events are free to the public, so sign up for your free access today and invite your friends and colleagues to take advantage of this exciting opportunity!

To take your conference learning even further in key areas of lactation care, we have four add-on lecture packs available. You can add one or more of these packages to your conference and you’ll enjoy on-demand access to recordings throughout the conference period. This year’s lecture packs topics are the clinical management of complex breastfeeding issues, communicating next practice for common clinical situations, human milk in the NICU, and improving low milk production. 

Registration is now open! Find all the details here: https://www.goldlactation.com/conference/registration 

We offer discounted pricing for many countries, groups of 10+, students, and volunteers.

Whether you’re brand new to our conference or a returning attendee, we look forward to seeing you soon at GOLD Lactation Online Conference 2023!

Our GOLD Learning Day 2022: Pain Assessment & Management During Lactation is coming up live on January 7. This online event brings together top experts with the international lactation community, so be sure to join us and start your year off right!

Registration is now open: https://www.goldlearning.com/ce-library/upcoming-live-webinars/gld2021-pain-assessment-management-detail 

Pain is one of the top reasons for early weaning, and during this event you’ll access 3 in-depth presentations that take a close look at this important area of care. Hear what the latest research tells us as we go beyond the basics in prevention, assessment, and practical solutions.

You’ll hear:

• “Biomechanical Techniques for Preventing and Treating Engorgement” from Tatiana Kondrashova, IBCLC

• “The Latest on Breastfeeding and Candida” from Denise McGuinness, RGN, RM, IBCLC, MSc, FFNMRCSI

• “An Introduction to Structural Causes of Deep Breast Pain and Milk Stasis: Subluxations and Myofascial Trigger Points” from Alison K. Hazelbaker, PhD, IBCLC, FILCA, CST, RCST, PPNE

Presentations will be shared live, and registration also gives you access to all three recordings for 6 full weeks. Watch and re-watch at your own pace, download speaker handouts, and have your questions answered in exclusive speaker-moderated forums.

Sign up by January 7, 2022 to access Early Bird pricing and unlock even bigger savings when you sign up as a group of 5 or more! As a special thank you to our GOLD Alumni, this event is free for those who have attended 5 or more past GOLD Conferences.

We look forward to seeing you there for all the learning and connections in store!

We’re getting ready for an exciting event at GOLD Learning Day - Breastfeeding in the Early Weeks: Clinical Education Techniques! This day will be brimming with insights and information on supporting families as they navigate the intense period of learning at the beginning of breastfeeding.

This event includes:

• “The Relationship Between Parent/Infant Synchrony, Breastfeeding Success and Infant Cues” from Andrea Herron, RN, MN, CPNP, IBCLC

• “Motivational Interviewing in the Early Days of Feeding” from Rachel M. Davis, MPH, RDN, LDN, IBCLC, RLC

• “A Mindful Approach to Low Milk Supply” from Anna Le Grange, Bsc, RNc, IBCLC

We’ll hear all three of these presentations live on August 17 and you’ll also have access to the recordings for 6 full weeks to watch and re-watch at your convenience. Connect with colleagues, ask questions in speaker-moderated forums, and improve the care you provide to families. 

Registration is now open! Unlock group discounts when you sign up with a group of 5+. Find all the details here: https://www.goldlearning.com/ce-library/all-lectures/gld2021-breastfeeding-early-weeks-detail

We look forward to seeing you there for a fantastic day of information, inspiration, and connection!