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WALC Quarterly Meeting & Webinar – November 15, 2024 – 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

We look forward to seeing you on November 15 for this WALC Zoom Webinar.

10:00 am – 12:00 pm. –  Empowering and Advocating Navigating Lactation Journeys:  Supporting transitional Lactation Care Continuums – Lisa Brock, RN, RLC, IBCLC
Lactation SIM Lab and EMPower Grant Education, Information – Aimee Preuss, IBCLC, RN
12:00 Noon  –  WALC General Business Meeting – All are invited.

Registration  Link to the webinar will be emailed several days before the event. This Zoom event will be recorded and available for all registered attendees for 30 days.  For additional information about the event, speakers, and objectives, WALC.net/Next Meeting

Updated Info for CERPS – 2024 WALC Conference

Hello everyone,

With the changes from IBLCE regarding CERPS, we are receiving requests for more detailed information regarding the types of CERPS we offer. We will begin including this information on Certificates for your reference.

Below is a breakdown of CERPS using the Detailed Content Outline from IBLCE. As you prepare your documentation for recertification, please use the link to help you determine the classification of CERPS for past WALC events.

Thank you for all you do!

WALC Conference 2024

Session title

Start/end time

Length:

Speaker: Number & type of CERPS Content abstract Delivery type
9 stages to skin to skin in preemies   0900-1000

60 minutes

Kaijsa Brymr 1L CERP

(Development and Nutrition)

In person
Supporting LGBQ/T families 1015-1145

90 minutes

Rachel Hess 1.5E CERPs

(Ethical & Legal)

Virtual 
Lactation education re weaning 1230-1430

2 hours

Nichelle Clark 2L CERPs

(Physiology of Lactation)

In person
Medications during labor 1450-1550

60 minutes

Kaijsa Brymr 1L CERP

(Pharmacology)

In person
Non-surgical help with tongue tie 1600-1700

60 minutes

Patricia Smith 1L CERP

(Pathology-Ankyloglossia)

In person
Pumping mechanics 0830-0930

60 minutes

Nichelle Clark 1L CERP

(Equipment & Technology)

In person
Overcoming challenges with c-sections 0945-1045

60 minutes

Kaijsa Brymr 1L CERP

(Psychology, Sociology & Anthropology-Birth practices)

In person
Latest research 1100-1200

60 minutes

Kaijsa Brymr 1L CERP (Clinical Skills-Research) In person
Pumping for multiples 1300-1400

60 minutes

Nichelle Clark 1L CERP

(Techniques-managing supply & milk expression)

In person
Digestive issues 1415-1515

60 minutes

Patricia Smith 1L CERP

(Pathology-Infant)

In person

 

WALC Quarterly Meeting September 20, 2024 – Modern Support for Flange Fitting and Pumping

Please join us virtually September 20, 2024 10am-Noon. REGISTER HERE

Modern Support for Flange Fitting and Pumping with Jeanette Mesite Frem, MHS, IBCLC, RLC, CCE 

Objectives – At the end of this session, attendees will be able to:

  • Discuss the history of flanges and breast pumps
  • Explain how to find an optimally-fitting flange for a lactating individual with a pump and flanges
  • List pros and cons of different types of pumps
  • Feel more confident in making recommendations to their clients

Most parents of babies in the United States pump milk (or try to), at least for a short time or occasionally. As lactation professionals, our overall goal is to help more babies get more human milk. Our work often includes supporting families with pumping.

Providing effective flange fitting services and guidance as a lactation professional can increase pumping comfort and significantly increase milk yield and extend the duration of lactation for many families.

Additionally, lactation professionals are faced with clients who are using new pumps, and often different types of pumps than many lactation professionals have seen before. It is vital that lactation professionals are familiar with what is on the market and understand the differences between pumps and how to counsel parents about choosing them and using them.

During this session, some of the most popular pumps (including wearable pumps) will be discussed.

2 (L) CERPS can be earned when attending or viewing the recording after completion of an evaluation. CERPS are NO COST for WALC Members and $20 for non-members. If you would like to become a WALC member, please visit our membership page.

The recording will be available for 30 days for those that register in advance.

ThedaCare RN Lactation Specialist Part-time

ThedaCare in Neenah has a part-time RN Lactation Specialist position open.

For more info, check out this link.

WALC Quarterly Meeting Webinar USLCA Recorded Sessions & Meeting – May 14, 2024

We look forward to seeing you on May 14, 2024 for this WALC Zoom webinar.

10:00 – 11:00 am  USLCA Recorded Session – Reflexive Anatomy of Latching – Avery Young M.S, M.Ed., IBCLC  1.0 L CERP and 1.0 CNE
11:00 – 12:00 noon  USLCA Recorded Session – On the Move: Advancing IBCLC Expertise in Human Movement as Related to Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding – Allysin Wessells PT, IBCLC  1.0 L CERP and 1.0 CNE
12:00 noon  WALC General Business Meeting – all invited

Register Here – Link to the Webinar will be emailed several days before the event.  This Zoom event will be recorded and available for all registered attendees for 30 days.  For additional information about the event and speakers:  WALC.net  Next Meeting

Recordings links have been sent out!

Hello everyone,

Thank you for joining us for the conference this year!

We apologize for the issues with emails being received. Seems that firewalls and spam filters have been thwarting our efforts to communicate with you all.

All recording links have been sent out along with the link for evaluations. We are resending them today. Please contact us at walccommittee@gmail.com if you have questions or concerns.

Links are live through April 16th. After that, they will be taken down as agreed with our speakers.

Thank you!

WALC Quarterly Meeting & Webinar – January 23, 2024

Hope you can join us on January 23, 2024 – WALC Zoom Webinar

10:00 a.m.  Evaluating Oral Restrictions:  A Collaborative Approach – Molly Peterson, BS, IBCLC and Julia Shannon, OTR/L, GCFP,  2 L CERPs
12:00 p.m. WALC General Business Meeting – all invited

Register Here  You won’t want to miss this Webinar!  Link to the Webinar will be emailed to registrants several days before the event.

This Zoom event will be recorded and available for all registered attendees for 30 days. For additional information about this event and speaker:  WALC.net Next Meeting

USLCA Group Renewal Available

It’s that time of year! It’s renewal time for USLCA membership. WALC members are eligible for a $10 discount that can be used toward a Standard – One time Payment membership ($110).

Please remember, in order for WALC to remain a USLCA Chapter, 25% of WALC members need to be USLCA members.

USLCA Membership Discount – WALC Members get a $10 discount when they join or renew with USLCA.

The WALC Code for discount is walc2024 – it is only applicable when signing up for the “Standard” Membership with a one time payment. The USLCA Group Discount Code Instructions link is below.

  • Don’t miss out on these popular Member Benefits:
    • Subscription to Clinical Lactation
    • 8 FREE webinars annually (rotating quarterly)*
    • Discounts on valuable educational opportunities offering CERPs & Nursing Contact Hours*
    • IBCLC listing in USLCA’s “Find an IBCLC” directory*
    • FREE postings on USLCA’s Job Board, Marketplace, and Event Calendar
    • A team of professionals advocating for YOU every day

Redeeming a Group Discount Code – revised 2020

Telephone: (202) 738-1125
Fax: (202) 738-1125
Email: info@uslca.org

Save the Date! WALC Annual Conference March 7-8th!

WALC ANNUAL CONFERENCE MARCH 7-8, 2024

This year’s conference will look a little different, but it will go on! Our brains will learn and we will have serotonin bursts from being together!
The conference will be held, as usual, at the Oshkosh Convention Center. Due to remodeling, (see this news article) the hotel and restaurant will be closed. Lodging available at the Oshkosh Hilton Garden Inn. A block of rooms is reserved and you can now make reservations. ASK FOR WALC ROOM BLOCK.
 Conference registration will open December 15th, 2023. Please stay tuned for updates HERE on Facebook and via email.

WALC Quarterly Meeting & Event – November 14, 2023

Join us on November 14, 2023 – WALC Zoom Webinar

10:00 a.m.  Updates on the Pump Act, Workplace Requirements and Family & Medical Leave Provisions – Corey Walton,  1 L CERP
11:00 a.m.   USLCA Webinar –  Milk Ain’t the Problem: Non-lactation Factors Leading To Early Weaning, Deidra Washington, BS, CLC, IBCLC, 1 L CERP
12:00 p.m. WALC General Business Meeting – all invited

This Zoom event will be recorded and available for all registered attendees for 30 days For additional information about this event and speaker:  WALC.net

To Register – Link to the Zoom event will be sent via email several days before the event.