October 22, 2021
"Breaking Stereotypes: Pandemic Inequities in Appalachia"
This year's theme is "Pandemic Inequities in Appalachia", where we will focus on what makes lactation difficult to sustain in the region of Appalachia during a pandemic. Stretching from New York to Mississippi, Appalachia is a 13-state region home to its own unique culture. This year's conference won't be afraid to talk about the hard stuff, and we hope you'll bring both your listening and thinking caps as we investigate how to make Appalachian breastfeeding rates better as well as opening up access to care to our families.
October 22, 2021
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Live, online, and recorded!
9:00 am – 9:15 am – Welcome – ABN President, Stephanie Hutchinson
9:15 am – 10:15 am – Joni Gray, Mallory Ratliff – “The Barriers to Conducting Research on Lactating Families in Appalachia”
10:15 am – 10:30 am – Short break
10:30 am – 11:30 am – Kathy Kendall Tackett – “What We Can Learn from Fed is Best”
11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Break for Lunch
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm - ABN News/Award & Scholarships – ABN President, Stephanie Hutchinson
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm – Nikki Lee – “Breastfeeding and COVID:
Stories from Families and Research”
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm – Jeanna Spears – “Barriers to Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative in Appalachia”
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm – Robert Lee – “Barriers to Supporting Fathers in Appalachia”
3:30 pm – 3:45 pm – Short break
3:45 pm – 4:45 pm – Kathy Kendall Tackett – “Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and Moral Injury in Members of the Perinatal Team”
4:45 pm – 5:00 pm – Closing Remarks – ABN Vice President, Mishelle Trescott
Cost of Conference:
Individual Registration - $75
Donated Conference Registration - $75
Sponsor - $200+ (please contact Jeanna Spears at jspears0284@gmail.com for Sponsor inquiries)
Faculty:
Jeanna Spears, BS, IBCLC
Dr. Joni Gray, CLC, CLS, Ed. D., MA, BA, CLC, CLS
Kathy Kendall-Tackett, PhD, IBCLC, FAPA
Dr. Mallory Ratliff, OTR/L, CLS
Nikki Lee, RN, BSN, Mother of 2, MS, IBCLC, CCE, CIMI, ANLC, CKC, RYT
Robert Lee, MA
*CEUs/CERPs have been applied for
**Speakers/Topics are subject to change
October 22, 2021
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Live, online, and recorded!
9:00 am – 9:15 am – Welcome – ABN President, Stephanie Hutchinson
9:15 am – 10:15 am – Joni Gray, Mallory Ratliff – “The Barriers to Conducting Research on Lactating Families in Appalachia”
10:15 am – 10:30 am – Short break
10:30 am – 11:30 am – Kathy Kendall Tackett – “What We Can Learn from Fed is Best”
11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Break for Lunch
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm - ABN News/Award & Scholarships – ABN President, Stephanie Hutchinson
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm – Nikki Lee – “Breastfeeding and COVID:
Stories from Families and Research”
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm – Jeanna Spears – “Barriers to Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative in Appalachia”
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm – Robert Lee – “Barriers to Supporting Fathers in Appalachia”
3:30 pm – 3:45 pm – Short break
3:45 pm – 4:45 pm – Kathy Kendall Tackett – “Burnout, Compassion Fatigue, and Moral Injury in Members of the Perinatal Team”
4:45 pm – 5:00 pm – Closing Remarks – ABN Vice President, Mishelle Trescott
Cost of Conference:
Individual Registration - $75
Donated Conference Registration - $75
Sponsor - $200+ (please contact Jeanna Spears at jspears0284@gmail.com for Sponsor inquiries)
Faculty:
Jeanna Spears, BS, IBCLC
Dr. Joni Gray, CLC, CLS, Ed. D., MA, BA, CLC, CLS
Kathy Kendall-Tackett, PhD, IBCLC, FAPA
Dr. Mallory Ratliff, OTR/L, CLS
Nikki Lee, RN, BSN, Mother of 2, MS, IBCLC, CCE, CIMI, ANLC, CKC, RYT
Robert Lee, MA
*CEUs/CERPs have been applied for
**Speakers/Topics are subject to change
PLEASE READ:
As an organization under USBC (United States Breastfeeding Committee) and a part of our unending efforts to decrease inequities in Appalachia, part of our duty is to follow a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policy, which is also compiled by examples from one of USBC's funders, W.K. Kellogg foundation. More information can be found here: http://www.usbreastfeeding.org/equity
Because of this, Appalachian Breastfeeding Network is dedicated to applying an equity lens to all things we produce or participate in, including our upcoming annual conference.
This includes but is not limited to:
- Respecting personal pronouns of those who may not identify as cisgender. These are parents that are lactating and needing supporting, just as women and mothers do. You will receive a personal pronoun guide at the conference, provided by USBC and provided to our speakers and our attendees.
- Including marginalized groups while discussing every topic. I.e. How is this relevant to all groups by applying a racial equity lens? How does this pertain to the LGBTQ+ community?, and so on.
-Not making assumptions
-Including disabled parents in our conversations
-Knowing when to step up and to step back. In places where we would usually speak up; listen. In places where we would usually keep our voices down; speak up.
- Being respectful of all groups.
* Note, by complying with these regulations, we make this an enjoyable, safe community for all listeners and those that we serve. We are not excluding any one group and welcome all.
As an organization under USBC (United States Breastfeeding Committee) and a part of our unending efforts to decrease inequities in Appalachia, part of our duty is to follow a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policy, which is also compiled by examples from one of USBC's funders, W.K. Kellogg foundation. More information can be found here: http://www.usbreastfeeding.org/equity
Because of this, Appalachian Breastfeeding Network is dedicated to applying an equity lens to all things we produce or participate in, including our upcoming annual conference.
This includes but is not limited to:
- Respecting personal pronouns of those who may not identify as cisgender. These are parents that are lactating and needing supporting, just as women and mothers do. You will receive a personal pronoun guide at the conference, provided by USBC and provided to our speakers and our attendees.
- Including marginalized groups while discussing every topic. I.e. How is this relevant to all groups by applying a racial equity lens? How does this pertain to the LGBTQ+ community?, and so on.
-Not making assumptions
-Including disabled parents in our conversations
-Knowing when to step up and to step back. In places where we would usually speak up; listen. In places where we would usually keep our voices down; speak up.
- Being respectful of all groups.
* Note, by complying with these regulations, we make this an enjoyable, safe community for all listeners and those that we serve. We are not excluding any one group and welcome all.