5th International Conference on Nutrition and Nurture in Infancy and Childhood: Relational, Bio-cultural and Spatial Perspectives
(MAINN with University of Western Sydney)
Abstract Submission welcome until 24 February 2014
The University of Western Sydney School of Nursing and Midwifery in collaboration with the Maternal and Infant Nutrition and Nurture (MAINN) Unit, School of Health, University of Central Lancashire (UK) are proud to host the 5th International Conference
on Nutrition and Nurture in Infancy and Childhood.
This conference aims to explore the social, cultural, biological and relational influences on maternal and child nutrition and infant feeding. The conference will also examine:
- innovations in global, national and local strategies related to maternal and child nutrition including new directions in the BFHI (BFI) and models of peer support for breastfeeding;
- the impact of contemporary public health messages including those related to maternal nutrition in pregnancy and childhood obesity;
- the place of culture and relationships in maternal /infant nutrition and feeding practices;
- how public spaces – in the community and in maternity and neonatal units – enhance closeness and create caring communities
Keynote Speakers and Workshop Presenters include:
- Professor Fiona Dykes Professor of Maternal and Infant Health, Maternal and Infant Nutrition and Nurture Unit (MAINN), School of Health, University of Central Lancashire, UK.
- Dr Gill Thomson Senior Research Fellow, Maternal and Infant Nutrition and Nurture Unit (MAINN), School of Health, University of Central Lancashire, UK.
- Associate Professor Renee Flacking School of Health and Social Studies, Högskolan Dalarna / Dalarna University, Sweden.
- Associate Professor Sonia Semenic, Ingram School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
- Associate Professor Danielle Groleau, Division of Social & Transcultural Psychiatry, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
- Dr Kajsa Brimdyr Healthy Children Project Inc. MA, USA.
- Dr Karin Cadwell Healthy Children Project Inc. MA, USA.
- Carol Bartle Health Promoter and Policy Analyst, Te Puawaitanga ki Otautahi Trust and NZ College of Midwives.
- Professor Deborah Lupton, Centenary Research Professor in the Faculty of Arts and Design, University of Canberra
We welcome abstracts that present research findings, implementation of global and national initiatives, innovations in practice and community development addressing the conference aims.
Conference website
Dr Fiona Dykes PhD, MA, RM, ADM, FHEA
Professor of Maternal and Infant Health,
Maternal and Infant Nutrition and Nurture Unit (MAINN),
School of Health,
University of Central Lancashire, Preston,
Lancashire, PR1 2HE
Tel: +44(0)1772 893828
