2025 Annual Conference
Prioritizing Lactation Care:
Ethical, Sustainable, Supported
Friday and Saturday
October 10-11, 2025
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
350 Harbor Drive
Duluth, Minnesota 55802
Conference Schedule
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7:15–8:00 a.m.
Sign-in, continental breakfast, networking, exhibits, auction tables8:00–8:30 a.m.
Opening remarks and welcome
State of the State: How Are We Doing on Infant Feeding in Minnesota? (Marcia McCoy)
8:30–10:30 a.m.
Unravel Conflict-of-Interest with the International [WHO] Code: How Predatory Marketing Plays With Our Minds (Liz Brooks) 2.0 E-CERPs10:30–10:45 a.m.
Break10:45–11:45 a.m.
Workshops (choose one):Infant Feeding Choices for Pregnant People Living with HIV (Jean Larson and Jennifer Schoenberg) (repeated in afternoon) 1 L-CERP
The Promotion of Population Health through the Use of Human Milk: A Well-Kept Secret (Edward “Chip” Martin-Chaffee and Jeanne Friebe) (repeated in afternoon) 1 L-CERP
Optimizing Pumping for Today’s Lactaters (Jennifer Hafele) 1 L-CERP
11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Lunch; exhibits and auction tables open -
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Fathers Supporting Partners in Breastfeeding (William Moore) 1 L-CERP1:30–1:45 p.m.
Break1:45–3:15 p.m.
Hot Topics in Ethics and Lactation: For Doctors, Nurses, and Lactation Support Providers (Liz Brooks) 1.5 E-CERPs3:30–4:30 p.m.
Workshops (choose one):Infant Feeding Choices for Pregnant People Living with HIV (Jean Larson and Jennifer Schoenberg) 1 L-CERP
The Promotion of Population Health through the Use of Human Milk: A Well-Kept Secret (Edward “Chip” Martin-Chaffee and Jeanne Friebe) 1 L-CERP
Bottle-Feeding for Success: A Proactive Rather than Reactive Approach (Jennifer Hafele) 1 L-CERP
4:30–5:00 p.m.
Wrap-up, announcements -
5:30–6:30 p.m.
St. Mary’s NICU Tour (sign up at check-in as space is limited)—Essentia Health St. Mary’s Medical Center, 402 E 2nd St, Duluth, MN 55805. Meet Micah on the 6th floor in the main lobby by the help desk.
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Self-guided tours and social hour with hors d’oeuvres and bonfire on the shores of Lake Superior—Glensheen Mansion, 3300 London Rd, Duluth, MN 55804
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7:30–8:00 a.m............. Sign-in, continental breakfast, networking, auction tables
8:00–8:30 a.m.
Announcements and greeting8:30–9:30 a.m.
Fortification of Human Milk for NICU Grads (Anne Eglash, via videoconference) 1 L-CERP9:30–9:45 a.m.
Break9:45–10:45 a.m.
What’s New in Breastfeeding Research 2024-2025? (Anne Eglash, via videoconference) 1 L-CERP10:45–11:00 a.m.
Break11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Legal, Ethical, or Moral: What Matters Most for Lactation Clinicians? Does Patient-Centered Care Ever Put the Caregiver at Risk? (Liz Brooks)
1.5 E-CERPs12:30–1:00 p.m.
Wrap-up: post tests/evaluations, auction results, and closing remarks -
Bidding starts October 1, and closes October 11 at 1 p.m.
Presenters
Keynote Speaker
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Liz Brooks, JD, IBCLC, FILCA
Plenary Speakers
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Anne Eglash, MD, IBCLC
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William R. Moore, CPA
Workshop Presenters
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Jennifer Hafele
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Jeanne Friebe
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Jean Larson
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Edward "Chip" Martin-Chaffee
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Jennifer Schoenberg
Getting around
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We have secured conference rates at two nearby hotels. Book fast! It’s peak fall color season at this time. The deadline to book at these rates is September 16. Conference rates are valid Thursday through Saturday.
The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza: $179 to $309 (prices increase Friday and Saturday)
0.4 miles, 8-minute walk
Studio King Suite: $179 -Thursday, $279 - Friday & Saturday
One-Bedroom King Suite: $209 - Thursday, $309 - Friday & Saturday
Call 218-727-4663 to reserve.
Holiday Inn & Suites, Duluth: $179
0.7 miles, 16-minute walk
Book online with this link or use code MNB at http://www.holidayinn.com/duluthmn.
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There is a $10 daily fee for parking at the convention center.
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Duluth has plenty to see and do. Bring the whole family or extend your visit through the weekend to give yourself time to take it all in. See attractions in Duluth.