Posts Tagged ‘breastfeeding conference’
Research To Inform Breastfeeding Policy, Messaging
I just got back from the Breastfeeding and Feminism Symposium, sponsored by the University of North Carolina, Greensboro’s Center for Women’s Health and Wellness and University of North Carolina’s Global Breastfeeding Institute. While I was there, I had the opportunity to present – along with Amber McCann – on how advocates can use social media…
Read MoreBirth & Breastfeeding Conference Calendar: Announcing a New Partnership with Science & Sensibility
As part of our commitment to foster collaboration and help grow connections between various maternal health stakeholders we have been keeping track of maternal health, birth and breastfeeding conferences for the past two years. We’ve heard from you that this was a valuable resource and are dedicated to continue to curate this information. This year…
Read MoreAmazing Wisdom From the LCinPP Conference
Many lactation consultants in private practice describe the LCinPP conference as their favorite of the year, and with good reason. (Beyond the cupcakes!) The conference was an amazing source of rock-solid evidence-based information, tips for optimal practice, and business-building savvy. Twitter Roundup For those of you who weren’t there, or were there and would love…
Read MoreBlogging Tips for 2013: Interview With Robin Kaplan
Robin Kaplan knows blogging! From writing for her own business (the San Diego Breastfeeding Center) to hosting/producing for the Boob Group to guest blogging at at Lactation Matters (the official blog of ILCA, where she’s the former co-editor) – Robin has a lot to teach us all about the why and the how-to of blogging. Coming…
Read MoreTips For Conference Organizers: Making the Most of Social Media At Your Next Birth and Breastfeeding Conference
We’re busy compiling our resources for you as you plan your next conference! Watch here for our upcoming conference checklist and attendee handouts. In the meantime, here’s a quick piece on making sure you capture the impact of your social media efforts online: You’ve just mobilized a successful event and fostered a whole new level…
Read MoreTips For Making The Most Of Social Media At Birth And Breastfeeding Conferences
Getting ready to attend a conference and want to spread information and build your presence in the birth and breastfeeding community? Go visual. Get out that iPhone and start taking pictures. Or consider a quick video. Including a picture or video with your written nugget of conference genius will significantly increase the likelihood it will…
Read MoreUsing Social Media to Support Breastfeeding: Q & A With Fleur Bickford
If you tweet about breastfeeding, you’ve met Fleur! With 4,000+ followers and an active Facebook page, Fleur Bickford is a top influencer for lactating mamas. She’ll be spreading her genius next week at ILCA, speaking on using social media to promote, protect and support breastfeeding. Since she – like many of us! – is not…
Read MoreInspiring! Breastfeeding Pros Using Social Media at LCinPP
I (Jeanette) just got back from the Lactation Consultants in Private Practice conference ~ inspiring! IBCLCs are on the leading edge of thinking about how to reach pregnant and breastfeeding mothers where they are at – online. More to follow on inspired talks – both formal presentations and late-night sessions at the bar – with…
Read MoreBirthGenius Twitter Chat: Best Practices and Tips for Attending Birth and Breastfeeding Conferences
Join the monthly BirthGenius Twitter chat this Tuesday (2/21) at 1:30pm et! More details below. Are you ready for conference season? Don’t get us wrong, we love all things digital, but nothing can replace connecting with other birth and breastfeeding professionals face-to-face. Attending a conference is a great way to continue your education, stay up-to-date…
Read MoreDon’t Feed the Troll: How to Keep Online Conversations about Birth and Breastfeeding Respectful
The rise of the social media has bred a new creature: the internet troll. Defined by Wikipedia, “…a troll is someone who posts inflammatory,extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community, such as an online discussion forum, chat room, or blog, with the primary intent of provoking readers into an emotional response or of…
Read MoreArchiving Your Birth and Breastfeeding Tweets: Tweetdoc.org
Do you host a Twitter chat and would like to document the conversation for posterity? Hosting a birth or breastfeeding conference and want to keep a record of the hashtag stream? Or maybe you’ve just launched your latest research or book and want to analyze the tweets. Twitter is fleeting, but if you act fast,…
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