2024 Annual Hybrid Conference: Lactation Through the Lifespan- Parents, Babies, Providers, Community
Lactation Through the Lifespan- Parents, Babies, Providers, Community
Annual Hybrid Conference March 28th-29th, 2024
UNM Continuing Education Building
Working Agenda
In-Person Registration
Virtual Registration 
Objectives
Objectives: These objectives aim to view lactation through the lifespan with an equitable lens. We consider the needs and well-being of parents, babies, healthcare providers and the greater community.
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Attendees will gain tools to foster supportive environments that promote family and workplace policies which enable parents to continue providing human milk to their children for as long as they choose.
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Attendees will gain evidence-based information on infant feeding, allowing them to make well-informed choices that align with their goals, scope of work and environment
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Attendees will gain an increased understanding of human milk composition, infant feeding, and lactation support for all types of families through the lifespan of their lactation journey
Scholarships!
2024 NMBTF Annual Conference. NMBTF has 5 partial scholarships and 5 full scholarships to support lactation education for providers and community members. Please review the requirements before applying
- Available for NMBTF members only
- Priority will be given for individuals who self identify as BIPOC
- Priority will be given for individuals who live and work in rural communities
- Available for individuals who self-pay(individuals whose organization is paying for their attendance do not qualify for this scholarship)
- Scholarships are available individuals planning on attending both days
Apply Here
2024 NMBTF Community Art Gallery and Networking Event
Meet our Keynote Speaker
Dr. Kristin Tully
Dr. Kristin Tully is a medical anthropologist and Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her program of work advances maternal autonomy by addressing what people need to know, feel, and have happen to be safe and well through perinatal care. She is affiliated faculty with the UNC Women’s Health Multidisciplinary Consortium, UNC Collaborative for Maternal and Infant Health, UNC Health Equity and Inclusion Core Team, and Ariadne Labs at Harvard University.
Hotel Options
Home 2 Suites by Hilton Albuquerque / Downtown - University (only suites and studios left) {7 minute walk, 2 minute drive}
Studio 6 Albuquerque, NM – Midtown {12 minute walk, 3 minute drive}
Motel 6 Albuquerque, NM - Midtown {11 minute walk, 3 minute drive}
Crowne Plaza Albuquerque, an IHG Hotel {15 minute walk, 3 minute drive}
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Albuquerque Midtown {22 minute walk, 4 minute drive}