Greater MiamiValley Breastfeeding Coalition
Meeting Minutes
03-31-09
Attendees:
Linda Barrett, WIC
Susan Bash, MVH
Geneva Carnahan, WIC
Georgette Hall, WIC
Karen Jones, GSH
Lin Koning, SVH
Mari Jo Rosenbauer, CMC
Linda Smith, BFLRC
Donna Walls, SVH, MVH
Discussion was held on breast pump rental fees.
The Region II Perinatal Center Program Breastfeeding Services Directory is in the process of being revised. Contact Georgette Hall or Mari Jo Rosenbauer with any additions or changes.
The topic of fostering skin-to-skin contact at the area hospitals and mothers’ reactions was discussed. Mothers appear to be very receptive.
A study may be conducted at UC cooperatively with Proctor & Gamble who wants to synthesize vernix.
Free PDF – Kangaroo Care, costs analysis “Financial Impact of Kangaroo Care” is available. Linda Smith will put up the address on the GMVBFC yahoo group file.
Susan Ludington’s bibliography and handouts from Breastfest will be available on the OLCA Web site thanks to Linda Smith.
Georgette took orders from area hospitals for the “Hold Me, Mom” cards, and the “Top 10 Reasons to Breastfeed” bookmarks. Orders can be picked up at the CharlesR.DrewHealthCenter or at the next GMVBC meeting.
An article was written about stopping breastfeeding by 4 months of age because of the presence of methyl mercury. This article was countered with the benefits of breastfeeding and breastmilk negating the harmful effects.
There has been an upsurge on physician recommended supplementation of formula. Some weight measures skewed because of IV fluids given to mothers during labor.
Linda Smith discussed article by Singhi – IV Fluids & Effect on Baby’s Weight.
Education Opportunities:
Barbara Morrison, PHD, CNM, FNP
The Breastfeeding Team: More than just Lactation Consultants
TriHealth lactation Consultants, TriHealth Bethesda North – GolderCenter, Cincinnati
Friday, May 1, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm; for more information contact Cathy Meister, 513-862-4602 or email: or
Registration before April 15: $99, after $110. Lunch included. CEUs for nurses and CERPS have been applied for.
Linda Smith, IBCLC
Building BF Support – A Day of BF Excellence & Recognition
La Leche League of Indiana
Friday, May 8, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, MethodistHospital Petticrew Auditorium, Indianapolis
For additional Information contact Joyce Bermes 260-639-6235 or email .
5 CERPS have been applied for.
Marie Biancuzzo, RN, IBCLC
When Ethics & Evidence Collide: Solving Breastfeeding Problems
Thursday, May 21, 8:15 am to 4:15 pm @ Courtyard by Marriott – Ann Arbor, MI
Earlybird cutoff April 23.
Credits: 5.8 E-CERPS and 5.8 contact hours.
Earlybird registration $119 (on or before early-bird cutoff)
Regular registration: $129 (after early-bird cutoff)
Walk-in rate: $169 (call 703-787-9894 for availability)
NilesBergman, MD
Perinatal Neuroscience, Skin-to-skin & Breastfeeding
Monday, June 21, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm @ The Ohio State University Hospitals Dept. of Women & Infants, Columbus; sponsored by Ameda. Register online at Use event ID: ame70. Registration fee is $25 per person and can be paid by credit card when registering online. This CNE activity is being offered for 6.0 contact hours. 6.0 L-CERPS approved by IBLCE.
James McKenna, PhD. & Theresa Pitman
Friday & Saturday, May 1 & 2
La Leche League of Michigan, Detroit
Healthcare Provider Seminar
Registration $65?
Discussion on Baby Friendly and Southview’s elimination and subsequent reintroduction of pacifiers onto the floor.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Barrett.