Lisa Lahey FNP, IBCLC, CSOM and Maya Bolman RN, BA, BSN, IBCLC are thrilled to offer this workshop for IBCLCs and medical professionals. Their combined 45 years of nursing and IBCLC experience, along with expert teaching styles, will enhance your clinical skills and knowledge to further support dyads.
The workshop will be held in Cleveland, OH (EST) at the Drury Inn and Suites Beachwood from April 7-9, 2022. Please see below for more information. More workshops will be held summer 2022. Please contact Lisa or Maya if you are interested in hosting the workshop.
Approved for IBLCE CERPs. IBCLCs must present certification number to register and receive CERPs.
The workshop is limited to 30 people to allow for personalized mentoring and ample time for clinical case scenarios.
Masks are required at all times.
Light breakfast and snacks to be provided by the hotel.
Schedule of Events:
Thursday, April 7, 2022 // 6:00-8:00pm
Meet and Greet and Clinical Concepts discussion led by Lisa and Maya to maximize learning during the workshop.
Friday April 8, 2022 // 8:30-5:30pm
Maya Bolman RN, BA, BSN, IBCLC will present her workshop, Gentle Manual Therapeutic Techniques in Lactation: Movement, Flow, Kindness that introduces clinical skills such as Therapeutic Breast Massage, Mindful Hand Expression, Breast Gymnastics, Reverse Pressure Softening and Soft Stretching Techniques - all essential tools for every lactation consultant (and other healthcare professionals).
Manual techniques support and empower parents to deal with the pain and discomfort of engorgement, plugged ducts and mastitis. They are also useful in managing oversupply, increasing milk production, and handling breast discomfort in case of emergency weaning. The techniques described provide a simple, readily accessible method that can be easily taught to parents and health professionals. Lecture and hands-on learning format employed.
Saturday, April 9, 2022 // 8:30-5:30pm
Lisa Lahey FNP-C, IBCLC, CSOM presents her workshop, Advanced Clinical Care and Concepts for the IBCLC: Oral Motor and Myo Exercises, Massage, Movements, and Play that help facilitate better oral function and feeding. IBCLCs will learn assessment and treatment protocols for tethered oral tissues, evaluation of oral motor skills, and breast conditions frequently encountered by the dyad in complex feeding. The principles of Lisa's lactation therapy will be discussed. IBCLC’s will learn specific ways to teach parents how to interact and connect with their child through therapeutic activities. Lecture and hands-on learning format which help IBCLCs to walk away with skills that change your current practice.
Logistics:
*Items to bring to workshop. A light colored t shirt (white, gray, pink) a cloth or plastic breast model, and a baby doll to practice clinical skills.
*Hotel Reservations: The Drury Inn and Suites Beachwood will have a room block for attendees announced soon. Please consider staying at the hotel. You can call the hotel directly to reserve your room 1-800-325-0723 and mention Next Level Lactation Skills Workshop.
Free hot breakfast and free Happy Hour/snacks Kickback each evening at the hotel. Free WiFi provided.