Excellence in Lactation Care
Dublin 2026
A one-day conference for lactation and infant feeding professionals.
Excellence in Lactation returns in 2026 bringing together midwives, public health nurses, lactation consultants, breastfeeding counsellors, and GPs for a day of evidence-informed learning, clinical insight, and shared experience.
Hear from four expert speakers across topics spanning birth trauma and breastfeeding, the politics of infant feeding, tongue tie practice, and the realities of supporting families in the early days of motherhood.
Tickets
€140
Standard ticket rate.
Speakers
Pauline McLoughlin
IBCLC, midwife, practice nurse, and birth trauma resolution therapist with experience across Ireland, Britain, and Australia. Pauline is in private practice in Sligo since 2012, expanding to include birth trauma therapy in 2023.
Jean Cousins
From Assistant to Practitioner of Tongue Tie Assessment
Midwife and IBCLC at the Coombe Hospital, Dublin. Jean trained to perform frenotomies and now divides tongue ties in the baby clinic at the Coombe, bringing her experience of the procedure from both sides of the clinical encounter.
Caoimhe Whelan
The Politics of Breastfeeding
IBCLC since 2016, MSc researcher in low milk supply at UCD, and author of Practical Breastfeeding: An Illustrated Guide for Parents (2025). Lecturer and educator in breastfeeding and lactation across GP training and third-level healthcare courses.
Nicola o'Byrne
Triple Feeding – How to stop
Deep Dive into Nipple Shields
IBCLC since 2005, recertified 2025. Former neonatal and paediatric nurse with over 30 years of breastfeeding experience. GP training, PHN and media speaker on breastfeeding.
Excellence in Lactation Care
Saturday 6th June 2026
Royal Marine Hotel, Dún Laoghaire
Programme
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09:30 – 09:45
Coffee, scones & welcome
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09:45 – 10:45
Triple Feeding – How to Stop
Nicola O'Byrne
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10:45 – 11:45
The Interplay of Perinatal Trauma and Lactation
Pauline McLoughlin
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11:45 – 12:30
From Assistant to Practitioner of Tongue Tie – Assessor & Divider
Jean Cousins
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12:30 – 13:45
Lunch
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13:45 – 15:00
A Deep Dive into Nipple Shields
Nicola O'Byrne
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15:00 – 16:00
The Politics of Breastfeeding
Caoimhe Whelan
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16:00 – 16:30
Panel Discussion – Breastfeeding Activism in Ireland
€140
Includes tea/coffee, lunch, parking & certificate of attendance
Certificate suitable for IBLCE recertifying or initial application
- Tea, coffee & scones on arrival
- A full day of clinically-focused lectures and interactive sessions
- A two-course lunch at Hardy’s Bar
- Certificate of Attendance.
- Free parking
FAQ's
Yes — babes in arms are welcome. Please let us know in advance so we can accommodate your needs comfortably.
Absolutely. An automated receipt will be emailed upon registration. If you need additional details for reimbursement, we’re happy to provide them.
We are unable to invoice directly, but your confirmation email will include everything needed for reimbursement.
Certificates of attendance will be issued to all participants, detailing session content, learning objectives and CPD hours. This conference is WHO code friendly and suitable for IBCLC’s who need recertifying hours or initial certification. Please contact Nicola if any queries about this.
Tickets are non-refundable but fully transferable.
Yes. Please inform us at the time of registration and the venue will accommodate vegan, vegetarian, and other dietary requirements.
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