Evolutionary Breastfeeding
Milk Matters, Epigenetics and the Microbiome

LCGB Conference and AGM 2016

Speakers include:
Maureen Minchin BA Hons, MA (Melb); TSTC
Laurel Wilson IBCLC, CLE, CLD, CCCE, BS
Toni Harman, Film Producer / Director, Author

LCGB Conference & AGM 2016

Evolutionary Breastfeeding: Milk Matters, Epigenetics and the Microbiome

This year LCGB is hoping to have 3 days of talks and continued education in breastfeeding.  Speakers at the two day conference will include Maureen Minchin, Laurel Wilson and Toni Harman, and there will also be talks from some UK IBCLCs, as well as the AGM.

As an optional extra, you can add Friday evening dinner to your booking  to extend  your opportunity to network and exchange ideas.  

Maureen Minchin will also be running  exclusive workshops ‘Allergy and the Young Infant’ for LCGB. Places will be limited dates and venues for this very special LCGB workshop around the country to be announced soon.

Join us for this breastfeeding extravaganza in Basingstoke!  

All members of  LCGB get a reduced rate at LCGB events so join now! You don’t have to be an IBCLC to be a member – we offer associate membership with most of the benefits. LCGB membership: www.lcgb.org/members_become.html

Whole event – from £140

Full prices and booking on Eventbrite site.

Friday 15th April LCGB Conference Day 1 (9:30am – 5:00pm)

8:30-9:25 Registration, Tea & Coffee

Featured speakers include:

 Maureen Minchin – Milk Matters

                  New knowledge about why & what that means in practice

 Laurel Wilson – Postpartum Mood Disorders

                   BF & The epigenetic links from past into the future

 UK IBCLCs: short presentations with Q&A Lynn Timms, Helen Gray and Clare Meynell

5.00 Day ends

5.45 AGM

7.30 Evening meal

Saturday 16th LCGB Conference Day 2 (9:30am – 4:30pm)

8.45 – 9.25 Registration, Tea & Coffee

Featured speakers include:

Laurel Wilson – Bonding: Embracing prenatal attachment, breastfeeding & long term health.

Toni Harman  – “Seed and Feed” The Infant Microbiome: Laying The Foundations For A Lifetime of Health

Maureen Minchin  Other foods for all babies: Why, What and When

4.30 Evaluation and goodbye

Additional workshop on 17th April — Maureen Minchin Workshops – Allergies and Immune Disorder in the Young Infant

for more information and to book click here: http://buytickets.at/lactationconsultantsofgreatbritain/47551

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Please see the Arc Conference Centre http://www.arkcentre.com/map-directions

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Email events@lcgb.org

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

Substitutions will be accepted at any time. If you let us know in advance we can change the name badge etc.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No. We will need you to sign in on arrival

What is the refund policy?

Cancellations will only be considered if requested in writing and recieved by March 4th. An administration fee of £20 will be charged.

The name on the registration/ticket doesn’t match the attendee. Is that okay?

Substitutions will be accepted at any time. (If you let us know in advance we can change the name badge etc.)

WHO code 

Please note the WHO Code of Marketing Breastmilk Substitutes, Global Strategy, WHA Resolutions prohibit individuals employed by infant feeding manufactures from providing any breastfeeding education to mothers. LCGB events may not be used to support such work.

Stall questions

If you are interested in having a stall at this event please contact events@lcgb.org.

All stalls must abide by the WHO Code of Marketing Breastmilk Substitute

Misc

All refreshments and lunch provided on days booked. This includes vegetarian options.

An evening meal is available as an optional extra Friday evening.

The venue has air conditioning. You might wish to wear layers.