Professional Speaking Services

Melissa Cole, MS, IBCLC has been passionate about providing comprehensive, holistic lactation care and education to parents and healthcare professionals since 2002. She provides engaging presentations and workshops internationally. She has been honored to present keynote talks, grand rounds, and has spoken at conferences and events of all sizes. Melissa specializes in presenting on tongue tie, complex feeding cases, clinical herbal care for the perinatal period, and beyond!

Details on Melissa’s professional presentations and speaking options are online at Lactspeak. Please contact us for more information on our professional speaking services.

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Colleague Testimonial:

“I’ve been an IBCLC for 12 years, recently transitioning from hospital to private practice. I’ve listened to hundreds/thousands of lactation presentations over the years. I just started my Herbal Support course, and I have to complement you Melissa, you have a gift in public speaking. The lessons are well organized, the presentation of the material is excellent, you clearly are prepared and know the data as you elaborate on each slide. Well worth the investment in time and money. Thank you for sharing!

In addition, you were probably my favorite presentation in the most recent GOLD Tongue Tie Symposium. You share the facts and tangible tools in a clear, organized and professional platform. Much appreciated. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge!”

– P.H., IBCLC

GOLD Learning Tongue-Tie Online Symposium 2023

GOLD Lactation Online Conference 2022 Opening Keynote

Past speaking engagements

California Pediatric Dental Society
Australia: Breastfeeding Conferences
Grand Rounds, Samaritan General Hospital – Albany, OR
USLCA Virtual Speaker Series
Mississippi Breastfeeding Coalition Conference
Clark County Breastfeeding Coalition Conference
American Herbalists Guild
Northwest Georgia Breastfeeding Coalition Conference
Mount Sinai Breastfeeding Symposium
Rockland County Breastfeeding Coalition
GOLD Lactation Online Conference
GOLD Midwifery Conference
GOLD Tongue Tie Symposium Keynote Speaker
Canadian Lactation Consultant Association Conference
International Lactation Consultant Association Conference
Michigan Association of Lactation Consultants Conference
Sonoma County Breastfeeding Coalition
Idaho Breastfeeding Summit

Lactation & Breastfeeding Symposium, Kings College Hospital
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Lactation Unlocked
Quebec Lactation Consultants Association
International Birth Assistance Symposium
BEST Connection Lactation Education Series
Blank Children’s Hospital Iowa Breastfeeding Conference
Edwardsville Region Breastfeeding Conference
Breastfeeding in the Bay State Conference
Western Kentucky Breastfeeding Coalition Conference
Central Illinois Breastfeeding Conference
Ohio Lactation Consultant Association Breastfest
Breastfeeding Coalition Ventura County
Ligue la Leche of Montreal Symposium
South Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition Conference
Infant & Maternal CST Conference
Oregon Midwifery Council Conference
International Affiliation of Tongue-tie Professionals

Topics

A Case Study Approach to Critical Thinking Skills for Lactation Professionals
Oral Function: Assessment & Comprehensive Care for the Pre-Crawling Infant
Infant Oral Assessment: Exploring Anatomy & Function Beyond the Frenulum
Activities for Supporting Optimal Infant Oral Function
Evaluating Beyond the Frenulum: Assessment and Activities for Supporting Optimal Infant Oral Function
Lactation After Loss
Placenta Medicine as a Galactogogue: Tradition or Trend?
Prenatal Lactation Assessment and Support
Lactation Intensive for Birth and Health Professionals
Bodywork: Another Resource for Feeding Support
Clinical Skills Workshop

Supporting Optimal Healing Outcomes for the Newborn Post-Frenectomy
Will it hurt? Frenotomy Aftercare Strategies to Optimize Healing Outcomes for the Newborn
Tongue and Lip Tie: A Comprehensive Approach to Assessment and Care
Connection & Care: Virtual Support for Tongue-Tied Infants
Common Infant Digestive Health Concerns and Useful Support Strategies
Nature’s Nurturers: Plant Medicine for Perinatal Mental Health
Herbal Support for Lactation and Infants
Critical Thinking: Herbal Options in Lactation Care
Beyond Fenugreek: An Individualized Approach to Herbal Galactagogues
Beyond the Basics of Latch: Support Strategies for Helping Babies When the Basics Aren’t Enough
Milk Production Detective Work: Assessment and Care Plan Considerations
Clinical Lactation Tools: Bottles, Tubes and Shields, Oh my!

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TESTIMONIALS

I really enjoyed Melissa’s knowledge. She was more science based than any other IBCLC I’ve listened to. I liked that she suggests that not all babies or all moms fit into one category and we should tailor our intervention to the individual.

Conference Participant
Amazing public speaker, great presentation with informative images and videos.

Conference Participant
We want to express our sincere appreciation for all you did to help us make our 2020 conference a success. You were so instrumental in helping us make a “virtual reality”. Your kind nature and genuine personality made our organizers and attendees feel at ease. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed your presentations and live participation. Our only regret is not getting to meet you and share time together.

Conference Organizer
Thank you for presenting...at our...conference. The feedback we received was outstanding. The lactation Program Coordinator...attended and will be sharing your presentation with her entire lactation team and the Director of Women and Children Services. We are just so thrilled and honored to have you present at our conference.

Y.A. -Conference Coordinator
Thank you for partnering with BreastfeedLA. The day was absolutely incredible. We look forward to partnering with you more in the future.

Conference Organizer
I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciated your case study conference for the AQC, I am wrapping up listening to them as I has a super busy summer. It was so interesting, and it has strengthen so intuitions I had as an IBCLC, and gave me tons of informations and confirmations that I am giving adequate treatment plans to my client! Thank you!

Conference Participant
I love the handouts. Clear, easy to follow and teach from, great photos. Thank you for creating and sharing them with other LC's. I've been an IBCLC for 12 years, recently transitioning from hospital to private practice. I've listened to hundreds/thousands of lactation presentations over the years. I just started my Herbal Support course, and I have to complement you Melissa, you have a gift in public speaking. The lessons are well organized, the presentation of the material is excellent, you clearly are prepared and know the data as you elaborate on each slide. Well worth the investment in time and money. Thank you for sharing! In addition, you were probably my favorite presentation in the most recent GOLD Tongue Tie Symposium. You share the facts and tangible tools in a clear, organized and professional platform. Much appreciated. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge!

P.H., IBCLC