India’s Online Lactation Conference: I-OLC 2025

Registrations Open August 2025

Contact US for more details @ connect@beginedindia.com

Conference Highlights

Pre-recorded sessions and LIVE Sessions by leading speakers in the Indian lactation field
Fully online, affordably priced
Self-paced, with individual login
Interactive discussion board with participants and speakers
International Lactation Education Hours (CERPs recognized by IBLCE) and India Lactation Education Hours (I-LEH)
Certificate of Completion awarded

Conference Sessions

Clinical Sessions

From Assessment to Quality Lactation Care

Practical Sessions

From Knowledge to Practice

Collaboration Sessions

From Collaboration to Successful Lactation Outcomes

Research Sessions

From Excellent Lactation Research to Evidence Based Practice

Conference is now CLOSED

Questions? Contact us for the next conference at: connect@beginedindia.com

Clinical Sessions

Skilled Lactation Care Through Birth Challenges – Dr. Shacchee Baweja
All In a Day’s Work: Lactation Support from a Neonatologist’s Perspective – Dr. Swathi Padankatti
Infant Feeding Through Neonatal Illnesses – Dr. Sneha Madasu
IVF and Breastfeeding: Impact from Different Perspectives – Shyamala Sathiaseelan
Lactation Success with Laryngomalacia – Archana Reddy

Practical Sessions

Trauma Informed Care for Lactation Professionals – Effath Yasmin
Maintaining Work & Life Balance: From a Lactation Professional’s Perspective – Rashmi Poduval
Yoga for Breastfeeding: Simple Tools for Lactation Professionals – Camilla Conti
Adoptive Breastfeeding: Nurturing a Non-Gestational Lifelong Bond – Ojas S. V.
Positive Consultation Boundaries: Documentation, Progress Monitoring, and Goal Setting Together – Parul Mudit Mishra
Developing Courage While Supporting Families During Lactation – Sonia Rai Vaid
Enhancing Lactation Through Communication Techniques – Varsha Satyan

Collaboration Sessions

Ethical Foundations for Lactation: Remembering Your WHY – Dana Hardy
Controversies in Human Milk Commercialization – Dr. Sushma Malik
Infant Feeding in Emergency Situations – Dr. Roshni Kaur Sodhi
Social Media Ethics – Dr. Prachi Gera
Learning Through Community: Growing Professionally through Mentorship – Divya Umashankar
Improving Breastfeeding Rates Through Community Lactation Support – Krushnali Taori
Advancing Respectful Maternity Care Through Lactation – Dr. Payel Biswas

Research Sessions

Research Foundations – Dana Hardy
Stress, Depression, and Breastfeeding Patterns: Exploring Associations During COVID-19 – Dr Arti Muley
Research Stories: Why Does Research Matter to the Lactation Field? – Dr. Nupur Bidla
Equity in Lactation: Comprehensive Lactation Care for All – Aparna Vashisht Agarwal
Human Milk Components: Type 1 & 2 Nutrients – Vidya P

Conference FAQs

India’s Online Lactation Conference (I-OLC)

Who is this conference for? Can anyone join?

All are welcome!! More specifically, anyone working with breastfeeding families or planning to work with bf families. Especially, lactation support people.

What is special about this conference?

The topics and sessions are India specific. Even with complicated cases if the basics of lactation support are utilized, we see better outcomes. These sessions are taken from experts working in India for many years and thus understand the challenges and solutions for Indian settings.

What are the benefits of participating in the conference?

a) Increase in knowledge and skills of India specific topics b) Continued learning via online discussion boards and live sessions during the conference c) Lactation education hours d) Networking opportunities

I am a qualified Lactation Professional do I still need to learn more?

The biggest strength, as well as challenge, of the lactation field is it is dynamic. Each day LPs learn something new. Join us to hear speakers, working in lactation and allied fields, share their experiences. You will have a chance to interact with them virtually throughout the conference.

Why do I need to pay for the conference? Many are available for free.

This conference involves much work and preparation for YOU by a skilled team. The sessions are available for one month online access, including 3 LIVE sessions with speakers and participants. We want the conference to be sustainable and continue to bring an excellent conference to you each year.

Participants' Voices

Jessica Gabriel CLSP, MCA, I-OLC Participant/ Organizing Team

"There are many options for our lactation students in terms of international conferences. The team for India's Online Lactation Conference believes that we offer a much different learning experience. This conference is like coming home for participants, where the context and community is from India. We are excited to create lactation learning resources with love from India."

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Anjumara Sadique ACLP (Student), ALPI Member, Lactation Counselor, Childbirth Educator & Doula

India’s Online Lactation Conference (I-OLC) was informative and useful, as a doula & mom of 3. I grew in skills to communicate confidently with care providers and mothers/parents.I was planning to pursue further lactation education with another international organization. After witnessing the energy and excellence of the Begin Ed India Team at the conference, I was impressed and enrolled for further lactation education with Begin Ed India.I have been recommending for those searching for excellent lactation learning to attend I-OLC 2024 or join Begin Ed India’s courses. It is worth it...

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Dr. Shaarduli Terwaadkar ACLP, ALPI Member BAMS, FIIM, MAyurD, I-OLC Participant

"The presentations and case discussions focused on growing in clinical experience. There was good energy throughout the event. The knowledge sharing from experts and participants was helpful all through the conference."

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Dr Dulasi Durga ACLP, ALPI Member Pediatrician, MD (JIPMER) and SR (AIIMS)

"My favorite sessions during I-OLC 2023 were the case discussions about the transition from bottle to breast and tongue tie. The sessions were relevant and helpful for my clinical practice. Thank you Dr Zinal and Dana for motivating me and addressing many of my questions in your sessions. It was wonderful to hear from many Lactation Professionals who truly love supporting families."

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Jessica Gabriel CLSP, MCA, I-OLC Participant/ Organizing Team

"There are many options for our lactation students in terms of international conferences. The team for India's Online Lactation Conference believes that we offer a much different learning experience. This conference is like coming home for participants, where the context and community is from India. We are excited to create lactation learning resources with love from India."

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Anjumara Sadique ACLP (Student), ALPI Member, Lactation Counselor, Childbirth Educator & Doula

India’s Online Lactation Conference (I-OLC) was informative and useful, as a doula & mom of 3. I grew in skills to communicate confidently with care providers and mothers/parents.I was planning to pursue further lactation education with another international organization. After witnessing the energy and excellence of the Begin Ed India Team at the conference, I was impressed and enrolled for further lactation education with Begin Ed India.I have been recommending for those searching for excellent lactation learning to attend I-OLC 2024 or join Begin Ed India’s courses. It is worth it...

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