The Lactation Consultants of Great Britain (LCGB) Online Conference 2026 takes place on Thursday 5 November, bringing together leading experts and practitioners for a day of evidence-informed learning, discussion and shared experience. Under the theme Practice, People, Partnership, this year’s programme explores a wide range of topics shaping breastfeeding and infant feeding support, from premature infant care and breastfeeding beyond the first year to inclusive practice, emergency situations and supporting families from diverse communities.
Lactation Consultants of Great Britain, Online Conference 2026
Thursday, 5th November
This year’s LCGB Conference brings together breastfeeding and infant feeding experts from across the UK and beyond under the theme of, “Practice, People, Partnership”, for a comprehensive day of evidence-informed learning.
An ideal conference for all those working with and supporting breastfeeding dyads – IBCLCs and aspiring IBCLCs, midwives, nurses, health visitors, GPs, doctors, breastfeeding counsellors, peer supporters and many more.
Presentations from leading experts in their field are on a variety of topics that include:
– Professor Helen Ball – What do parents need to know about sling safety?
– Dr Michael Narvey – Needs of pre-term infants Vs term infants both in hospital and home
– Emma Pickett, IBCLC – Who helps me now? Supporting breastfeeding beyond the first 12 months
– Caroline Scuffam, IBCLC, RM – Partnership in practice: Hull’s breastfeeding success story
– Ash Bainbridge, RM – You make me feel …’ mighty real lactation support for LGBTQIA+ families
– Emma Bray – Gypsy, Roman & Traveller Neonatal Insights
– Dr Shorouq Tabesh – Holding mothers and infants through displacement: breastfeeding support in Gaza (GINA)
– Robyn Leah Nalty, IBCLC – Generous hearts: ethical donation drives in emergency situations through a maternal infant and young child feeding in emergencies and nurturing care framework lens
Our online conference also enables delegates to view Poster presentations and connect with some of the experts and educational providers in their field by submitting questions in real-time and participating in a delegate text chat. Delegates also have access to the recordings through LCGB-OWL for at least 3 months. CERPs approved, IBCLCs attending can earn some essential Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs).
Don’t miss out become a delegate and remember saving can be made by becoming an LCGB member – join LCGB. In addition to the regular Members Benefits and Resources, members receive a discounted delegate place and longer access to the post conference recordings.
For ticket details and to register visit:
Conference Website: https://www.narrowcastmedia.co.uk/lcgb-conference-2026/
Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lcgb-online-conference-2026-tickets-1999091458366
Lactation Consultants of Great Britain (LCGB) is a UK charity (No. 1187793) dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of families through advocacy and the provision of expert breastfeeding and lactation care from IBCLCs and all those supporting new families. For more information about LCGB please visit our website.
Website: www.lcgb.org
Email: info@lcgb.org
October 2026
Lactation Consultants of Great Britain