Join breastfeeding professionals from across the state for the Texas Breastfeeding Coalition's annual Fall Membership Meeting. This in-person event brings together clinicians, educators, public health professionals, researchers, and community leaders to strengthen breastfeeding support through education, collaboration, and hands-on learning.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN- CLICK HERE
Date & Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location:
7617 Benbrook Parkway
Fort Worth, Texas 76126
What You'll Learn
Donor Human Milk in Texas: Processing, Access, and Community Partnerships to Support Infant Nutrition
Hear from the executive directors of Texas' two nonprofit milk banks as they explore how donor human milk is safely screened, processed, and distributed to improve infant health outcomes. Learn how innovative hospital partnerships, community programs, and statewide collaborations are expanding equitable access to donor human milk while protecting, promoting, and supporting breastfeeding.
Presenters
Kim Updegrove, RN, CNM, MSN, MPH
Shaina Starks-Solis, MPH, CPH
Breastfeeding Skills & Competency Train-the-Trainer
Move beyond traditional lectures in this highly interactive workshop designed to help hospitals and organizations develop sustainable breastfeeding competency programs. Participants will rotate through four hands-on skills stations while learning practical strategies for staff education, competency validation, and quality improvement.
Skills stations include:
Antenatal Breastfeeding Counseling
Latch Assessment & Nipple Trauma Prevention
Milk Expression & Safe Human Milk Storage
Alternative Feeding Methods & Continuity of Care
Presenters
Shannon Scott, MPH, IBCLC, RLC, CPST
Heather Martin, IBCLC, RLC, CEIM
Kathy Parkes, MSN, RN, IBCLC, RLC
Gillerma Trejo-Martin, CNA
Optional Activities
Guided tour of the North Texas Milk Bank
TXBC Task Force Working Sessions
Networking with colleagues from across Texas
Who Should Attend?
This meeting is designed for:
IBCLCs
Lactation Consultants
Physicians
Nurses
Midwives
WIC Staff
Public Health Professionals
Hospital Staff
Students
Community Breastfeeding Advocates
Continuing Education
IBLCE Continuing education hours (CERPs) are being applied for through the International Board of Lactation Consultant Exaimners (IBCLE).
Is your organization interested in sponsoring a TXBC event or having an information table? Email us at admin@TexasBFC.org