Lactation in Action - Brisbane

The estrobolome is a collection of influential bacteria, fungi, and viruses (part of the microbiome) in the gut that impact estrogen release and hormonal function. This delicate balance of bacteria has a significant impact on estrogen creation. This influences the operation of the reproductive system, regulation of body fat, brain function, and cardiovascular and bone health. The estrobolome also plays a major role in the health and function of the mammary gland. As much as we know about the microbiome, not enough attention has been paid to the relationship of the estrobolome and lactation success. Gut dysbiosis is now recognized as playing a role in a baby’s food sensitivities and allergies, but it is now time to look at the microbiome’s impact on lactation itself and the the long-term health of the mammary gland regarding breast cancer. This presentation addresses what we know now about the estrobolome, how it functions, it’s relationship with reproductive organs, potential impacts on the mammary function, and how we can create positive change in the gut for optimal estrobolome performance. 1 L Cerp (IBLCE Content Outline: I, II, III, IV)

• I Development and Nutrition
• II Physiology & Endocrinology
• III Pathology
• IV Pharmacology & Toxicology

Jen will share results from her study of Lactation Consultant practice, including barriers they encountered in their role, those that created disconnection. She will also introduce some discoveries about what assisted in promoting breastfeeding support.

After this presentation, participants will be able to:

• Gain an understanding of a variety of barriers that exist in our healthcare system that discourage effective breastfeeding support
• Explore the varying factors that promote breastfeeding support
• Reflect on their own practice contexts to discover where positive change can be made

1 L Cerp (V, VII)

• V Psychology, Sociology & Anthropology
• VII Clinical Skills

Food allergy has been increasing in the past two decades, with Australia having the highest prevalence per capita worldwide. In our roles as IBCLCS and other health care professions it is therefore likely that we will encounter a dyad diagnosed with allergies, necessitating the need for an understanding of the various presentations.There are two types of food allergy: IgE and non-IgE, with either immediate or delayed reactions. FPIES (or Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome) is a subset of non-IgE food allergy and has been increasingly diagnosed in recent years. Transmission of food allergens across breastmilk to the infant has been acknowledged in literature, however there is conflicting information about whether maternal dietary modification is necessary in FPIES. This presentation will outline the history, aetiology, contemporary research and guidelines on FPIES in the breastfed infant. It will also include a case study of the presenter’s own child, who developed FPIES as a young infant. 0.75 L Cerp (I, III, V, VII)

• I Development and Nutrition
• III Pathology
• V Psychology, Sociology & Anthropology
• VII Clinical Skills

With the rise of the digital era, it was only a matter of time before technology would place a strategic eye on women/people with breasts and uteri. FemTech means anything and everything that involves the technology, diagnostics, software, and services involving menstruation, fertility, adoption, pregnancy, fertility, or womyn’s health. The industry is approaching a $100 Billion market per year. This exploding area of digitized health support has many celebrating, however, just as many people worry about issues such as privacy and surveillance. There are also more profound questions involving intersectionality, equitable access, and exploitation of segments of the population that FemTech can take advantage of or leave out altogether. Join Laurel Wilson, lactivist and avid research reviewer, on this journey through some of the current lactation and perinatal FemTech available, and implications in the world of lactation.

1 L Cerp (IBLCE Content Outline: V, VI)

A humorous and introspective reflection on breastfeeding support available to women, this session will offer an insight to the current landscape of breastfeeding support, with identification of structural barriers to effective support, coming together to provide provocations for improved future practice.

Participants will be able to critically reflect on their own practice in supporting breastfeeding and will be able to optimise their abilities in protecting and promoting breastfeeding.

1 L Cerp (IBLCE Content Outline: V)

Who hasn’t heard of the microbiome lately? New research suggests that the microbiome plays an important role in our gut health, communication between the gut-brain axis, mood stability, even cardiac health. This session focuses on how humans seed the gut microbiome during the critical thousand days of a baby’s life and why human milk plays such a vital role in creating a healthy gut and ultimately positive long-term health outcomes.

1 L Cerp (IBLCE Content Outline: I, II, III, IV)