Annual Conference 2025: Navigating the 4th Trimester

Thursday, Mar 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM to Friday, Mar 7, 2025 at 3:30 PM CST

2 North Main Street, Oshkosh, WI, 54901, United States

1. Select Seats

2. Review and Proceed

Thursday, Mar 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM to Friday, Mar 7, 2025 at 3:30 PM CST

Oshkosh Weddings & Convention Center, 2 North Main Street, Oshkosh, WI, 54901, United States.

Our conference is intended for professionals interested in improving lactation and human milk feeding practices. Join us for 2 days of education, networking and feeling the love!

 

 

FAQ's: Before you register

Attendance Options: The 2025 conference is both in-person and virtual.  Conference recording is available to all registrants for 30 days after the conference.

Babies/Children/Pumping: Quiet babies in arms are welcome in the conference room. A Closed-circuit TV viewing area is available to be used by those who need to step out with active toddlers, inconsolable babies, or those wishing to express milk in a space other than the conference room. This room is close by and is provided for conference attendees only.

CERPS and CEU's will be applied for through IBLCE and The Commission on Dietetic Registration. Once approval has been received, the information will be posted here and on our website.

Conference room: Conference room temperature may vary; bring a sweater or jacket or your WALC blanket from 2024! There are no outlets available for computers, so bring them fully charged. 

Communications:  Personal emails are best when registering and communicating with the WALC Conference Committee. Add walccommittee@gmail.com to your email contacts so you receive promotional emails and attendance certificates.  Can't find them? Check spam or in Gmail Promotions or Updates tabs.  Conference questions? email walccommittee@gmail.com THANK YOU!

COVID Statement: To those that plan to attend the conference in-person, we request that you follow current CDC guidelines about testing and how to protect yourself and others  Wearing masks is a permitted choice in public spaces and is respected by WALC. Consider the virtual option if you are ill or experiencing symptoms.

Location: The conference will be held at the Oshkosh Waterfront Hotel and Conferecne Center.   A block of rooms will be reserved. Information will be provided on our website. Click here for a map to the location.

Meals: Gluten free and vegetarian meal options will be available. Special meal accommodations can be requested when you register.  Requests made after February 21st may not be accommodated, however we will try our best to provide your request.

Payment: registration fee payment will be by credit card only.  Stripe is the credit card processing system we use.  Invoicing is not available.

Registration Changes: we will do our best to accommodate changes in registration (in-person to virtual, etc). Please contact us at walccommittee@gmail.com with your registration change request. Requests made after February 21st cannot be refunded for food costs.

Syllabus:  A printed syllabus is NOT provided. You will receive an electronic version approximately 1 week before the conference. Please plan ahead and print your syllabus if you would like to refer to during the conference.

Conference questions? email walcconference@gmail.com

 

Cancellations must be requested in writing by emailing walccommittee@gmail.com and must be received by February 21st.  All refunds will incur a $35 processing fee. 

Wisconsin Association of Lactation Consultants

walc.net

WALC is a proud Chapter of the United States Lactation Consultant Association (USLCA). We encourage WALC members to also join USLCA. Why should I join? Member Benefits: Subscription to Clinical Lactation, 8 FREE webinars annually (rotating quarterly)*, Discounts on valuable educational opportunities offering CERPs & Nursing Contact Hours*, IBCLC listing in USLCA’s “Find an IBCLC” directory*, FREE postings on USLCA’s Job Board, Marketplace, and Event Calendar, A team of professionals advocating for YOU every day, And much more! Please visit USLCA.org for more information.

Contact the Organizer

Anne Eglash
Founder and President
IABLE
https://www.lacted.org

About Anne Eglash

Founder and President
IABLE
Jennifer Hafele
M.Ed., IBCLC, Owner
Mama Bear Family Care
https://www.mamabearfamilycare.com

About Jennifer Hafele

M.Ed., IBCLC, Owner
Mama Bear Family Care
Meghan McMillan
MS, RDN, LDN, IBCLC; Owner
The Lactation Dietitian
https://www.thelactationdietitian.com

About Meghan McMillan

MS, RDN, LDN, IBCLC; Owner
The Lactation Dietitian
Kayla Bitten
Founder and Owner
The Postpartum Clinic
https://www.postpartumclininc.com

About Kayla Bitten

Founder and Owner
The Postpartum Clinic
Allison Laverty Montag
Conference MC
WALC
https://sites.google.com/view/walc-annual-conf

About Allison Laverty Montag

Conference MC
WALC