Welcome to the
Breastfeeding Medicine Network
Australia / New Zealand Conference 2026
Pre-Conference Workshop: 1st May 2026
Conference: 2nd - 3rd May 2026
The Brighton Hotel Sydney - MGallery Collection
Conference Details
Speakers include:
Speakers
- Prof Lisa Amir
- Dr Ulrike Brandenburg
- Dr Wendy Brodribb
- Dr Nina Chad
- Dr Anne Eglash (USA)
- Dr Megan Elliott Rudder
- Dr Penelope Fotheringham
- Dr Louise Goodall
- Elizabeth Heiner
- Dr Yvonne LeFort
- Dr Mel Mapleson
- Dr Linda Martin
- Emma Meredith
- Dr Monica Pina (Portugal)
- Dr Marnie Rowan
- Dr Simone Sherriff
- Dr Alison Soerensen
Topics include:
- Top ten Breastfeeding research papers for 2025
- Clinical approach to low milk production
- The scientific and practical aspects of pumping
- The International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes – an update for doctors practising breastfeeding medicine.
- Breastfeeding and mental health: A feeding audit in a mother-baby unit
- Lifeblood: the current workings of the Australian milk bank
- Yalbilinya Miya(learn together): a community-led program to support Aboriginal women through their BF journey
- Mothersafe – medications and breastfeeding
- Medical mums lactation experiences
- Breastfeeding Medicine – An International Perspective
1st May 2026 - Clinical Skills Workshop
Join us for an immersive day of hands-on learning and professional development in breastfeeding medicine on the day before the Conference.
This practical workshop brings together local and international experts for an engaging program of live demonstrations, small group sessions, and collaborative learning. Connect with colleagues while developing essential clinical skills in a supportive, interactive environment.
Call for Abstracts
BMNANZ invites you to submit your lactation and breastfeeding related abstracts for a poster and/or podium presentation at the conference. Share your research findings, practice experience or interesting case studies with our community of lactation medicine providers.
Sponsorship
Speakers include:
Visit the speaker tab for more speakers - their topics and bios.
Dr Anne Eglash
Dr Marnie Rowan
Prof Lisa Amir
