Workshop day

Thursday, 14 May 2026 

At this conference ELACTA is offering workshops in English (E) and  German (G). Please, choose the workshop of your mother tongue or the language you learned.

Program DRAFT 

8:00     Conference Registration (until 17.00)

9.00 – 12.00  Workshops 1-7* (Break between 10.30-11.00)

1. Visiting a milk bank
2. E –  Exploring Early Oral Experiences and the Role of Breastfeeding in Shaping Taste and Tolerance – Carole Herve  (France)
3. E – Sensory approach to breastfeeding Adina Popov (Romania)
4. E – WBTI workshop – Irena Zakarija-Grković  (Croatia)
5. E – The International Code, Conflict of interests and updates – Maryse Arendt (Luxemburg)
6. E  – Breastfeeding with cleft lip and palate – Micaela Notarangelo (Italy)
7. E –  Oral Abstracts Presentations

 12.00    Lunch

13.30 – 16.30    Workshops 8-14* (Break between 15.00-15.30)

7. E – Oral  abstracts  presentations
8. E – Gentle Manual Therapeutic Techniques in Lactation: Movement, Flow and Kindness – Maya Bolman (USA)
9. E – Breastfeeding in Emergencies – Practical and ethical considerations regarding food security for infants and young children in crisis situations – Andrea Hemmelmayr (Austria)
10. G – Zwei Welten. Ein Ziel. Babyfreundlich vom Kreißsaal bis zur Hightech-Intensivstation /Practical aspects of working between a Baby-friendly children’s hospital and a Baby-friendly  maternity ward – Sandra Tydecks (Germany)
11. E – A Holistic and Collaborative Approach to Breastfeeding Challenges: The Role of Lactation Consultants and Osteopaths – Sven Onclinx and Joke Muyldermans (Belgium)
12. E – Is it a Tongue Tie? Infant Assessment for Oral Restriction : The IBCLC’s Holistic Perspective – Gina Weissman & Orr Cohen (Israel)
13. E  – ELACTA member associations Presidents meeting
14. E – Visiting a milk bank

 18.00    Welcome Reception

The conference organizers reserve the right to change the program for unforeseen reasons.