16th Biennial Breastfeeding: Baby's Natural Choice Conference
This site is intended for registered participants of the 16th Biennial Breastfeeding: Baby's Natural Choice Conference (Aug. 27).
Wednesday, Aug. 27
7:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Complimentary parking is available on the east side of Lot 9 on Pine Street (across from the main entrance). UNMC CCE is not responsible for any parking citations incurred by participants during the conference.
UNO Scott Conference Center
6450 Pine Street, Omaha, NE 68106
Welcome! Thank you for joining us.
The 16th Biennial Breastfeeding: Baby’s Natural Choice Conference is a comprehensive event designed for health care professionals involved in maternal and infant health.
This conference brings together experts in lactation, mental health, and pediatric care to address the multifaceted factors influencing breastfeeding practices.
Through a blend of lectures, case discussions, and interactive sessions, participants will explore strategies to support breastfeeding, address challenges in lactation, and promote maternal-infant well-being.
At the conclusion of this activity, the participants should be better able to:
- Identify the multifaceted factors influencing breastfeeding practices, including maternal well-being, infant health, and societal influences.
- Evaluate strategies to support breastfeeding through informed decision-making, effective communication, and evidence-based interventions.
- Analyze current trends, challenges, and opportunities in lactation support and maternal-infant health care to enhance professional practice.
In support of improving patient care, University of Nebraska Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians
The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurses
The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this activity for 6.0 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit for the actual time spent participating in the activity.
Social Workers
This program meets the criteria of an approved continuing education program for social work.
Dietitians and Medical Nutrition Therapists
This activity has been submitted to the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) for prior approval of CPEUs. Approval is pending.
Read the UNMC CCE Disclosure Declaration Policy
Disclosures
The accredited provider has mitigated and is disclosing identified relevant financial relationships for the following faculty, planners, and others in control of content prior to assuming their roles.
FACULTY
The following have disclosed relevant financial relationships:
The following have nothing to disclose:
- Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, PhD, IBCLC, FAPA
- Lindsay Lebin, MD
- McKenzie Taylor, BS-MCH, IBCLC
- Laura Wilwerding, MD, NABBLM-C, IBCLC, FAAP, FABM*
PLANNING COMMITTEE
The following have nothing to disclose:
- Cece Abbey-Webben, MS
- Laura E. Cudzilo-Kelsey, MD
- John S. Davis, PhD
- Katherine C. Finney, MD
- Jennifer L. Griffin Miller, MD, MPH
- Heidi Keeler, PhD, MSN/MBA, RN
- Lana Molczyk, MA
- Renee Paulin, MSN, RN, CWOCN
- Brenda Ram, CMP, CHCP
- Heather Ramsey, DNP, APRN-CNM, RN, EFM-C, CLC
- Trixy Schmitz, BSN, IBCLC
- Amanda Schraut, MSW, LICSW, LMHP
- Rachel Jackson
- Courtney Smith, MBA
- Carl V. Smith, MD
- Kailey Snyder, PhD, MS
- Jaime Stevens, RD, LMNT
- Deanna Stoffel, IBCLC
- Shannan Wilson, RRT
*Faculty and planning committee member
The following materials (in PDF) are available for download until Sept. 16, 2025. No part of these materials may be reproduced without prior written permission.
- From Letdown to Letting Go: Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflection (D-MER) and the Mental Health Effects of Weaning
Lindsay Lebin, MD - Thoughts and “Support” That Undermine Breastfeeding
Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, PhD, IBCLC, FAPA - Breastfeeding and Maternal Mental Health: Understanding the Impact of Psychiatric Medications on Mother and Infant
Lindsay Lebin, MD - Weighing in on Breastfeeding and Obesity
Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, PhD, IBCLC, FAPA - Lactation in Private Practice
McKenzie Taylor, BS-MCH, IBCLC - Understanding Food Protein Intolerance and Other Causes of Intestinal Malabsorption in Breastfed Babies
Laura Wilwerding, MD, NABBLM-C, IBCLC, FAAP, FABM
Requirements for Successful Completion
In order to receive continuing education credits, you must:
- Check in at the registration desk and attend the live activity.
- Complete the online evaluation via the UNMC MyCCE portal.
- On your dashboard, click Evaluate an Activity.
- Enter Activity Code TBA.
You have until Sept. 16, 2025, to claim credit for this activity. You will need to complete the evaluation and attest to the time you spent participating in the activity. Your certificate will be saved in your UNMC MyCCE account under Certificates & Transcripts.
Need help managing your MyCCE account? Find answers to commonly asked questions about signing in to the portal, completing the online evaluation, retrieving your certificate, and more. Go to Manage MyCCE Account
Conference Director
Carl V. Smith, MD
Chris J. and Marie A. Olson Endowed Professor
Professor and Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; President – Olson Center for Women’s Health Advisory Committee, UNMC
Sponsors
This conference is sponsored by the Olson Center for Women's Health, through the resources of the UNMC Center for Continuing Education and the UNMC College of Nursing Continuing interProfessional Development and Innovation (CiPDI).
Questions?
Cece Abbey-Webben, MS
Educational Projects Coordinator, Center for Continuing Education, UNMC
