CERP Information

Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) for lactation consultants have been applied for from La Leche League International Eastern United States Division through a providership with the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners. While attendance in these topics is not limited to healthcare providers, the topics cover technical content and require an intensive learning environment. Contented breastfeeding babies in arms are welcome. Please attend immediately to any situation that may distract others, including happy baby noises. Please be respectful of another's need to hear and learn from the speaker and quietly respectful to the speaker who is presenting.

The following is a listing of CERP sessions that will be available at this year’s conference:

101 - WHAT WOULD MAMMALS DO?
Diane Wiessinger

What happens to infant feeding when mammals are deprived of their chosen place, time and sensations of birth? The not so-surprising implications our mammalian ancestry has for how we give birth and mothering in modern America.

102 - BREASTFEEDING AND LEGAL ISSUES
Susan Liebman

How to support the mother and access resources to help her understand and navigate legal issues including pumping in the workplace, breastfeeding in public or shared custody of a breastfed baby.

201 - NUTRITION IN THE LACTATING MOTHER: IMPLICATIONS FOR THE INFANT AND ITS ROLE IN THE DEVELOPING BRAIN AND IMMUNE SYSTEM
Carolina Ceron

Review the average American diet and learn how specific nutrients in the maternal diet can impact overall infant development, including brain and immune function.

301 - WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE
Diane Wiessinger

Our word choice often promotes formula-feeding. Learn how words like "still," "but," and "ideal" can undermine breastfeeding and how research outcomes change when the focus changes and begin to develop a truly supportive language.

401 - FROM BOTTLES TO BREASTFEEDING
Carolina Ceron

Helping the mother who is supplementing and breastfeeding make the transition to nourishing her baby exclusively at the breast. Discussion of supply issues, timing of pumping and different methods of how to introduce baby to the breast.

501 - ETHICAL PUZZLE PIECES FOR THE BREASTFEEDING HELPER
Diane Wiessinger

Examine issues such as altruism and situation ethics as we consider the difference between morals and ethics of helping breastfeeding mothers. Consider what motivates breastfeeding supporters and learn how to develop a personal code.

601 - BREASTFEEDING THROUGH THE NIGHT
Pam Mazzella DiBosco

Research evidence on SIDS and the safety and desirability of co-sleeping. Consider the history and risks of separate and co-sleeping; breastfeeding and other feeding practices and their impact on sleep, arousal and development in babies.