35th Annual Iowa Breastfeeding Conference

35th Annual Iowa Breastfeeding Conference

Date

Wednesday, May 14 & Thursday, May 15

Location

FFA Enrichment Center

DMACC Ankeny Campus

1055 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy

Ankeny, IA 50023

*Traffic can be very busy in the mornings in this area, so we suggest leaving early/giving yourself plenty of time to reach the conference venue.

*Conference center is large and temperature control can be difficult. We recommend dressing in layers or bringing a sweater/jacket for your comfort.

Intended Audience

Nurses, dietitians, lactation consultants, peer counselors, breastfeeding advocates and other healthcare professionals working with breastfeeding parents and their families.

Purpose

To enable the healthcare team to provide evidence-based care, education and support to breastfeeding parents and their families.

Agenda TBD

Continuing Education to be Provided

Pending Approval - Hours TBD

*Full attendance is required to receive continuing education.

CERPs

Dietitian CPEUs

Nursing CEUs

Provider CMEs

Dietary Requests

We will do our best to accommodate specific dietary requirements that are noted at registration. Please note that we are accommodating food allergies and sensitivities, not preferences. If you have a severe medical need, you are welcome to bring your own food and drink to avoid any issues that may arise.

Infants Attending Conference

Mothers may bring babies less than 6 months of age into sessions. Due to the professional nature of the conference, most mothers find it easiest to bring a support person along to provide baby care outside of the meeting room. Please respect the learning needs of other participants and care for your baby outside the meeting room if needed. A nursing room will be available on site.

Hotel Accommodations

We have reserved a block of rooms under Iowa Breastfeeding Conference at the following locations:

The Residence Inn by Marriott

1515 SW Main St.

Ankeny, IA 50023

P 515-446-7300

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

2502 SE Husizer Rd.

Ankeny, IA 50021

P 515-965-2400

Registration

*Deadline to register is Monday, May 12, 2025. Registration is online only. American Express cards are not accepted.

Photos

Your registration gives us consent to take photos at the conference. Photos may be used on our website or at future conferences.

Please contact Talia Greve at talia.greve@unitypoint.org or 515-241-3537 with any questions regarding registration or conference details.