Building Latching Skills with Avery Young, IBCLC

MVBN SEPTEMBER 2025 ANNUAL BREASTFEEDING CONFERENCE WITH LEADING LACTATION EXPERT AVERY YOUNG, IBCLC

Conference Recap

We’re thrilled to share that our recent breastfeeding conference was a wonderful success!!!

We had the honor of hosting leading lactation expert Avery Young, who shared valuable new techniques for helping babies latch across all different body and breast types. The sessions were engaging, practical, and left everyone with tools they can bring back to their own communities. 

Another highlight was the opportunity to connect with IBCLCs from across the country—from as far as California, Arizona, and Boston, as well as our neighboring counties here in New York. The exchange of ideas and experiences was truly inspiring and reinforced the importance of collaboration in our work. 

Special thank you to Ania and Christine who helped organize this event from start to finish and made it all possible!!!

Together, we’re continuing to strengthen breastfeeding support in our communities! This conference reminded us how powerful collaboration can be—and we’re excited to keep the momentum going!

World Breastfeeding Week at the Utica Zoo August 6th 2025

We at Mohawk Valley Breastfeeding Network & Mohawk Valley Prenatal & Maternity Support want to say thank you to everyone that joined us for our annual World Breastfeeding Week Celebration at the Utica Zoo!!

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:

Bargain Grocer, Price Chopper, Hannaford, Chanatry’s

Special Thanks to MVHS for sponsoring 50 maternity gift bags!!

Thanks to Our Vendors: MVCAA, Mohawk Valley Lactation, WIC,

The Good Latch Cat, Lead Free & Healthy Home MV Coalition, ICAN, Sitrin, Building Blocks CNY, O’Brien Wellness

We look forward to celebrating with you all again next year!!

Photos Taken By Kevin Carter.

MVBN 2024 Annual Breastfeeding Conference

The Mohawk Valley Breastfeeding Network is gearing up for our annual breastfeeding conference and you are invited to join us!! Attached below, you will find our brochure for this year’s conference. Breakfast refreshments will be served.
 
You have the option to register below or print out and mail your registration and check to the address listed on the registration form
 
If you have any questions please feel free to reply to this email or reach out to Ashley directly at ashleyengram@rocketmail.com or call/text at 336-287-1099.
 
We can’t wait to have you join us!!

Download brochure and registration form below to purchase ticket and pay with the check. To download please click the arrow in the top right corner.