Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview Wichita
400 West Douglas Avenue Wichita, KS 67202
2026 Kansas Breastfeeding Conference
October 15-16
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Exhibitors: Register Here
Hotel Rooms
Click below to book your room at the Conference hotel now or call 800-325-0720 and provide group number: #10130010
Deadline: September 12th or until rooms are full
Conference Agenda
- Thursday, October 15: Hot Topics in Lactation
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7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Registration
8:30 – 8:45 a.m.
Welcome and Opening:
Welcome—Sarah Jolley, KBC Chair
Land Acknowledgment—Stephanne Rupnicki, KBC Past-Chair8:45 – 9:45 a.m.
Substance Use and Lactation—Dr. Teresa Baker
9:45 -10:45 a.m.
New Medications (GLP-1, etc.) and Lactation—Dr. Teresa Baker
10:45 – 11:00 a.m.
Break
11:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.
Infant Oral Assessments, Dairian Roberts
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch Buffet, Group Photo
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Treatment Options for Infant Oral Restrictions, Dairian Roberts
2:00– 2:30 p.m.
Break
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Clinical Considerations in Lactation: Lab Values, Herbal Use, and Breastfeeding Safety, Lydia O. Boyd
3:30 – 3:45 p.m.
Break
3:45 – 4:45 p.m.
From Hospital to Home: Ensuring a Safe Transition Through Lactation Support and Postpartum Education, Christy Jo Hendricks
4:45 – 5:00 p.m.
Wrap-up
See you at the KBC Gala and Awards Night, 7:00–9:00 p.m.!
- Thursday, October 15: KBC Gala and Awards Night
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Join us for a fun evening at the Conference hotel with dancing, drinks, and reuniting with your KBC family.
Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview Wichita
7–9 p.m. - Friday, October 16: Community Day
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7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Registration
8:30 – 8:45 a.m.
Welcome—Sarah Jolley, KBC Chair
8:45 – 9:45 a.m.
Generation Next: How to Reach and Teach the Millennial Audience—Christy Jo Hendricks
9:45 -10:00 a.m.
Break
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Simplifying Breastfeeding through Easy-to-Understand Analogies—Christy Jo Hendricks
11:00 – 11:15 a.m.
Break
11:15 a.m.– 12:15 p.m.
Access, Cost, and the IBCLC Pathway: Barriers to Entry and Advancement in Lactation—Lydia O. Boyd
12:15 – 1:15 p.m.
Lunch Buffet
1:15– 2:15 p.m.
From Bystander to Bridge Builder: Engaging Fathers to Strengthen Breastfeeding Outcomes—James Hogue
2:15 – 2:30 p.m.
Break
2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
The Future of Donor Human Milk, Becky Mannel
4:00 – 4:15 p.m.
Wrap-up
The Presenters
A lactation room will be available. Infants in arms are welcome, however strollers cannot be accommodated in the Conference room.
KBC has applied for continuing education for registered nurses, dietitians, and lactation support providers.
Continuing Education
The first day of our conference always focuses on “hot topics” in lactation to provide clinical skills and breastfeeding knowledge for healthcare professionals and others who serve families. There is a registration fee for Day 1 of the conference.
Building Successful Communities
The second day of the conference focuses on the policies and systems needed to successfully create communities supporting breastfeeding. Registration for Day 2 will be FREE and all are welcome to attend.
Celebrating Initiatives
We’ll discuss new programs, initiatives, and projects as well as celebrate successes from the prior year! The KBC annual meeting and State of Breastfeeding in Kansas presentations take place on the second day of our conference.
Where Our Community Comes Together
Our annual breastfeeding conference in Kansas is a two-day event every October that’s one part celebration, one part education, and one part organizing. Here, we work together to build a world full of communities where breastfeeding is supported. Every year we look back on our progress and plan for the future.
The first day of our conference focuses on “hot topics” in lactation and provides clinical skills and breastfeeding knowledge for healthcare professionals and others who serve families. During the second day, we focus on building the capacity of local breastfeeding coalitions.
Featuring expert speakers, panel discussions, and opportunities to get involved in local breastfeeding advocacy, this event is a can’t-miss opportunity.
Who We Serve
Get involved with the KBC year-round!
The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition is made up of individuals from various organizations, agencies, and private businesses collaborating to ensure that families thrive. We welcome and encourage participation from anyone interested in making breastfeeding and human milk feeding more accessible and equitable in Kansas through advocacy and leadership.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is it free to attend the KBC conference?
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The first day of our conference is continuing education and has a registration fee. The second day of our conference is free to attend!
- Who can attend the conference?
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All are welcome to attend! We welcome anyone interested in supporting breastfeeding/human milk feeding in Kansas.
- How do I register?
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Registration typically opens in late summer. Getting on our mailing list ensures you’ll get notified when it opens. You can also register through our website as well after registration is open.
Get involved with the KBC
We hope you’ll join us for our breastfeeding conference in Kansas, join our email list to be the first to know about our events and more!