Serving LGBTQIA+ and Gender Non-Conforming Families in Lactation

Please join us for a day-long seminar focused on serving LGBTQ+ families. The seminar will cover terminology, ethical considerations,  inclusivity and the unique needs of queer, trans and gender non-conforming parents during lactation.

This seminar is designed to raise awareness, offer a safe space to ask questions, and give participants the necessary tools to provide care that meets the needs of all families.

Dr. Wendy Ashley holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, a Masters in Social Work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.  She has over twenty years of social work experience, is the author of multiple publications, speaks at conferences internationally, maintains a private practice and provides training for community agencies.

Gina Buccolo is an IBCLC, a writer, a teacher, a mother, and a passionate advocate for babies and families. She currently works as an inpatient and outpatient lactation consultant at UCLA Health, as a private practice lactation consultant, and for the UCSD lactation education program. She is particularly passionate about working with families with complex medical issues, such as autoimmune conditions and depression, as well as LGBTQ families.

Maricela de Rivera is a CLEC and Co-Founder/Director of Long Beach Breastfeeds. She is an active volunteer in the city of Long Beach and runs a support group for breastfeeding/chestfeeding families.

At the end of the program, participants will be able to:

 •Understand ways that LGBTQIA+ people are underserved in lactation

•Offer a welcoming and nurturing environment for their LGBTQIA+ clients and their families