Tongue-tie and Infant Nutrition: Public Engagement

Public Engagement Forum

Are you interested in learning more about tongue-tie and its potential impacts on infant feeding?

We invite you to join the discussion during this 2.5 hour public engagement forum.

This event is open to healthcare professionals, policy makers, researchers, students, and citizens. Families who have been affected by tongue-tie are highly encouraged to attend, as their experiences and concerns may help to inform future knowledge translation initiatives.

Funding for this event has been provided by the CIHR Institute of Nutrition, Metabolism and Diabetes and Memorial University's Office of Public Engagement.

Children are welcome

Snacks and refreshments will be provided

Space is limited. Please RSVP by September 21, 2016.

Speakers

Dr. John Fayad DDS Dentist at Chapman Mills Dental, Ottawa

Dr. James Murphy MD, FAAP, FABM, IBCLC Private practice pediatrician in Solana Beach, California specializing in breastfeeding medicine

Edith Kernerman IBCLC International board certified lactation consultant and clinician in Toronto & co-founder of the International Breastfeeding Centre (IBC)

Dr. Jessica Bishop MD Family physician with Eastern Health and Assistant Professor at Memorial University with a special interest in prenatal and obstetrical care, as well as breastfeeding and newborn care

Janet Fox-Beer BN, RN, IBCLC, CCHN International board certified lactation consultant and public health nurse with Eastern Health, St. John’s

FAQs

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

Free Parking is available at the Fluvarium

Who can I contact with questions or concerns?

Please contact Jillian Waterman at jaw130@mun.ca

Where can I get more information regarding the event location?

http://fluvarium.ca/