1997 Conference Sessions

ACCEPTANCE AND RESPECT
Fostering acceptance and respect among co-Leaders and Applicants who differ in
their mothering styles or understanding of LLL philosophy.
Ruth Dusenberry, Sharon Watkins
THE BASICS OF MEDICATIONS AND BREASTFEEDING
Introduction to the transfer of medications, nicotine, alcohol, street drugs, and contaminants
in breast milk. Considerations for those working with breastfeeding mothers.
Paul Fleiss, MD, FAAP
BREASTFEEDING AND THE EMPLOYED MOTHER
Information for the employed mother who is regularly separated from her baby
and for those who support her.
Sharon Watkins
BREASTFEEDING AS A SOURCE OF EMPOWERMENT
Using personal and professional knowledge to promote breastfeeding and help women.
Ellen Shell
CALIFORNIA BREASTFEEDING POLITICS
An informal roundtable discussion featuring updates from state and local task forces and
breastfeeding promotion groups.
CATCHING UP WITH THE COMPUTER AGE
Information for families with a new computer or for those thinking of buying one
A discussion of what the Internet is and how to access it.
Linda Ensley-Clafin, Joe Zirbel
COMMUNICATING WITH CHILDREN
Talking so children will listen; listening so children will talk.
Joan Zinda
THE CONCEPT CONTINUUM
A look at the way a variety of parenting styles fit within La Leche League philosophy.
Renee’ DiGregorio, Linda Ensley-Claflin
CONTROLLING OBSTETRICAL COSTS
A look at the differences between physician-based and midwifery care.
Holly Richards
CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES IN PEDIATRIC CARE
A physician discusses a variety of topics including circumcision, toddler
nursing, and co-sleeping.
Paul Fleiss, MD, FAAP
CURRENT BREASTFEEDING RESEARCH
An update of current breastfeeding research for parents.
Jay Gordon, MD, FAAP
EMPOWERED CHILDREN, EMPOWERED PARENTS
Trusting your instincts to raise your children so that they will be capable of making decisions.
Joan Zinda
EXAMINING MARSUPIAL MOTHERING
Lessons in attachment parenting from the kangaroo kingdom.
Chele Marmet
FATHERHOOD STRESSES
Dealing with the everyday stresses of being a father and how to leave the “outside world”
at the front door.
Brad Hess, Joe Zirbel
GUIDING A FAMILY, FOCUS ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Stages our babies, children and families go through.
Jay Gordon, MD, FAAP
HELPING MOTHERS SPEAK OUT
Communicating effectively with health care professionals.
Renee Stonehocker
HOMEOPATHY AND HERBS
Uses of homeopathic and herbal remedies for the breastfeeding dyad.
Lauren Feder, MD; Paul Fleiss, MD, FAAP
THE LACTATION AMENORHEA METHOD
A married couple discusses breastfeeding and natural child spacing.
Rene and Maria Elena Burgos
LOVING GUIDANCE
Making discipline a positive aspect of parenting.
Kathryn Etcheverria, Susan Odle
MATERNITY TO MENOPAUSE
A general overview of natural methods of treating women’s health issues.
Prudence Broadwell, OMD
PARENTING YOUR PARENTS
Coping when your parents’ need your care and time. Understanding your parents’
physical changes. Making decisions that include legal issues.
Karyl Eugene, Lana Anders
READ TO ME PLEASE
Making children lifelong learners through reading; review of current children’s literature.
Sharon Fairborn, Sandy Patton
RITES OF PASSAGE
Milestones and traditions that women experience in their lifetimes and how to honor these
in our fast-paced, hi-tech, western culture.
Lois Nightingale, PhD
SAFE ALTERNATIVES IN CHILDBIRTH
A look at different birthing options, including home birth, birth centers, and water birth.
Lorri Walker, CNM
THE SANDWICH GENERATION
Meeting the challenges when both children and aging family members need your time
and caring.
Karyl Eugene
SCHOOL’S IN SESSION I
How to home school your child; practical resources and legal issues.
Peggy Foltz, Robynn Frame, Renee Stonehocker
SCHOOL’S IN SESSION PART II
Being involved in your child’s public and private school experience.
Sharon Fairborn, Sandy Patton
SEASONS IN A LEADER’S LIFE
Just as the seasons change throughout the year, our experiences as Leaders change too.
Yvonne Rinaldi
SO YOU WANT TO BE A LEADER?
What does a leader do? Why would I like to be one? How do I apply?
Linda Ensley-Claflin, Stephanie Heddon
STUFF ONLY DADS CAN DO
From their child’s infancy through adulthood, fathers have special talents and roles.
Stu Hann, Randy Wimberly
SUCCESS FROM STRUGGLE
Helping our children outgrow their fear of failure.
Lori Odhner
THINKING ON YOUR FEET WHILE SITTING AT A MEETING
Diffusing difficult situations in a group setting while leaving everyone’s feelings intact.
Karen Peters
TODDLER AT THE TABLE, FOOD ON THE FLOOR
Establishing a healthy feeding relationship with your toddler.
Karen Peters, RD
UNEXPECTED PARENTING CHALLENGES
I thought my children were the way they were because I was mothering “right.”
Then I was dealt a wild card.
Adele Delgado, Deedee Zirbel
WEANING
Exploring the circumstances and feelings that go along with weaning.
Jody Nathanson

Continueing Education Classes

ASSESSING LATCH-ON
A discussion of the skills necessary to assess if an infant is latched on well.
Chris Moses, RN, BSN, IBCLC CE
BECOMING A MOTHER
Facilitating the adjustment while supporting breastfeeding and attachment parenting.
Denise Parker, IBCLC CE
BREASTFEEDING NIGHTMARES FOR THE HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL I
An overview of extremely difficult breastfeeding situations and how to handle them.
Registrants in this session must also register for the second session.
Kathy Warmbier, RN, IBCLC CE
BREASTFEEDING NIGHTMARES FOR THE HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL II
An overview of extremely difficult breastfeeding situations and how to handle them.
Registrants in this session must also register for the first session.
Kathy Warmbier, RN, IBCLC CE
CASE PRESENTATION
A very low birth weight with oral and gastric tube feeding.
Chele Marmet, MA, IBCL CE / ADVANCED
CASE STUDIES I
A rotating discussion of unusual case histories
Ellen Shell, MA, IBCLC CE /ADVANCED
CASE STUDIES II
A rotating discussion of unusual case histories.
Lisa Marasco, IBCLC CE /ADVANCED
COMMUNICATING AS A COUPLE I
Keeping your marriage happy and healthy while caring for the needs of your children.
Registrants in this session must also register for the second session.
Brad Hess, MFCC; Denise Hess MFCC CE
COMMUNICATING AS A COUPLE II
Keeping your marriage happy and healthy while caring for the needs of your children.
A continuation of COMMUNICATING AS A COUPLE I.
Brad Hess, MFCC; Denise Hess MFCC CE
CULTURAL DIFFERENCES
Exploring the ways in which cultural differences may impact the breastfeeding relationship;
how to facilitate breastfeeding when these differences exist.
Susan Aldana, IBCLC CE
CUP FEEDING
How, when, why cup feeding may be preferred as a method of supplementing rather
than bottles or other devices.
Chele Marmet, MA, IBCLC CE
ENDED BEGINNINGS
Facing the loss in pregnancy, birth, and lactation.
Michelle Barone, MFCC MFCC CE
HOLD ME LOOSE
Giving support as well as freedom to teens. Dealing with peer pressure, testing family rules
and coping with emotions.
Ilene Val-Essen, PhD MFCC CE
HOT TOPICS, COOL RESOURCES
The top ten list of tough breastfeeding topics, complicated issues; what information
is available and where to find it.
Lisa Marasco, IBCLC CE /ADVANCED
LESS IS MORE
A low-tech approach to breastfeeding support.
Nancy Williams, APL, CCE, IBCLC CE /ADVANCED
MAINTAINING LACTATION DURING CRISIS SEPARATION
Strategies for preserving and building milk supply; effects on the mother and baby.
Denise Parker, IBCLC CE /ADVANCED
MATERNAL PERCEPTION OF MILK SUPPLY AND ITS RELATIONSHIP
TO INFANT INTAKE
Dr. Heinig’s recent research concerning milk supply and infant intake.
Jane Heinig, PhD, IBCLC CE /ADVANCED
MY PARENTS STILL LOVE ME
Maintaining security during periods of family change and upheaval.
Lois Nightingale, PhD MFCC CE
SORE BREASTS, MASTITIS, AND YEAST INFECTIONS
Symptoms, predisposing factors, differentiating between them; current treatment options.
Ann Russell, CLE; Lisa Marasco, IBCLC CE
SUPPORTING EMPLOYED BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS
For breastfeeding advocates (LLL Leaders, Lactation Educators, Lactation Consultants,
WIC staff): an examination of the attitudes and emotions of the breastfeeding mother who is
facing regular separation from her baby, as well as the feelings of those who offer her
information and support.
Louise Tellalian, RN, CLC CE / ADVANCED
SUPPLY AND DEMANDS
This workshop explores maternal and infant factors that affect milk supply.
Jane Heing, PhD CE
TEACHING VALUES TO OUR CHILDREN
Fostering truth, honesty, and responsibility.
Ellen Shell, Sandy Patton, Nancy Williams, MFCC MFCC CE
QUALITY PARENTING
This workshop explores why we lose control and helps us stay on track to bring out the
best in our children.
Ilene Val-Essen, PhD MFCC CE
WHEN PARENTS WANT TO SCHEDULE
Helping parents understand baby’s needs and the potential risks of scheduled feeding.
Margie Deutsch, IBCLC CE

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