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Lenore Goldfarb, PhD, CCC, IBCLC, ALC

Lenore Goldfarb, PhD, CCC, IBCLC, ALC is a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), lactation educator, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and researcher at the Goldfarb Breastfeeding Clinic and Program located within the Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She is president of the Canadian Breastfeeding Foundation. In April 2002 Lenore established this website as an information resource for couples who are expanding their families by adoption, surrogacy, or traditional pregnancy as well as those experiencing infertility and/or recurrent miscarriage. AskLenore.com supports all mothers who wish to breastfeed, whether they are relactating, hoping to breastfeed after breast augmentation or reduction, inducing lactation for an adoptive child or one born by surrogacy, or breastfeeding a biological child.

Lenore’s son, Adam, was born in 1999 by gestational surrogacy. After Adam was conceived, Lenore was determined to breastfeed her baby and began searching for a doctor who could help her achieve that goal. She found Dr. Jack Newman, who worked with her to develop a protocol that enabled Lenore to provide breastmilk for her son from his second day of life. Adam was born prematurely, at 32 weeks’ gestation, and was initially tube-fed with Lenore’s breastmilk. He was able to feed on his own from the breast at 9 days and continued to receive breastmilk until he was 8 months old and a healthy 20 pounds. At her peak, Lenore was able to produce 32 ounces of breastmilk per day.

After Lenore’s success with the protocol she began to spread the word. Soon she was receiving inquiries from women all over North America who were eager to breastfeed their adopted babies or babies born via surrogacy. In response, she wrote the first Guide to the Protocols for Induced Lactation, based on information in Dr. Newman’s book and her own experience, and posted it on the web in July 2001. Since then, she has helped more than 4,000 adoptive mothers, intended mothers, and relactating women to bring in their milk supplies. She has also helped many adoptive and relactating moms to get older babies to the breast. Abbreviated versions of the protocols appear in several lactation texts. See Selected Publications.

Lenore is the 2007 recipient of the Quebec Lactation Consultant Association Linda J. Smith Award of Excellence. This award was presented to Lenore on June 4th, 2007 by Linda J. Smith on behalf of the Quebec Lactation Consultant Association

In recognition of her outstanding contribution to the field of human lactation, for challenging the status quo in our society, her sincere efforts to promote, protect, and support breastfeeding, and for endeavoring to bring excellence to the IBCLC profession.

In 2010, Lenore completed her doctorate in human lactation and reproductive counseling at the Union Institute & University, Cincinnati, Ohio.


Curriculum Vitae
Dr. Lenore Goldfarb, PhD, CCC, IBCLC, ALC

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

President/International Board Certified Lactation Consultant/Technology Assisted Distance CounsellorCanadian Breastfeeding Foundation, Montréal, Québec, Canada
Co-director/Professional Development EducatorStep 2 Education International Inc, Montréal, Québec, Canada
Co-director/Professional Development EducatorHealth e-Learning−IIHL, Montréal, Québec, Canada
Co-founder/Director/InstructorThe International Institute for Human Lactation Inc, Montréal, Québec, Canada
Co-founder / Canadian Certified Counselor/ International Board Certified Lactation Consultant / Educator / ResearcherHerzl Family Practice Centre ─ Goldfarb Breastfeeding Clinic, Jewish General Hospital Montréal, Québec, Canada
Administrator/Moderator/Technology Assisted Distance CounsellorAsk Lenore Website and Message Boards www.asklenore.info for Recurrent Miscarriage, Infertility, Adoptive Breastfeeding and Induced Lactation
Co-author together with Dr. Jack NewmanThe Protocols for Induced Lactation: A Guide for Maximizing Breastmilk Production also known as The Newman-Goldfarb Protocols for Induced Lactation®
Registered Psychotherapist, Face-to-face and Technology Assisted Distance CounsellorSpecialization: Human Lactation and Reproductive Counselling
Parent FacilitatorSon-Rise Program (Autism Recovery)

AWARDS

2007Québec Lactation Consultant Association: Linda J. Smith Award of Excellence

“For outstanding contributions to the field of human lactation, for challenging the status quo in our society, for her sincere efforts to promote, protect, and support breastfeeding, and for endeavouring to bring excellence to the IBCLC profession.”

2015Best Poster Award Presented by The Lactation Consultants of Australia and New Zealand, at the 2nd Transnational LCANZ Breastfeeding Conference Mercure Brisbane, QLD Australia, March 6-8.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

2017Recertified International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Montréal, Québec.
2017Recertified Advanced Lactation Consultant (ALC) Certification. The Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice, Forestdale, MA, USA
2017Registered Psychotherapist, Order of Psychologists of Quebec, Montréal, Québec, Canada. Required continuing education/supervision for 2014-2017 completed.
2017Recertified Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association (CCPA-ACCP), Montréal, Québec.
2015Option Process Mentor Counsellor Re-Certification. The Option Institute, Sheffield, MA.
2014Advanced Lactation Consultant (ALC) Certification. The Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice, Forestdale, MA, USA
2014Registered Psychotherapist, Order of Psychologists of Québec, Montréal, Québec, Canada
2014Recertified Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association (CCPA-ACCP), Montréal, Québec, Canada
2013Option Process Mentor Counsellor Certification. The Option Institute, Sheffield, MA, USA
2012Recertified International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Montréal, Québec, Canada
2012Group Facilitator Certification, The Option Institute, Sheffield, MA, USA
2011Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), Canadian Counselling & Psychotherapy Association (CCPA-ACCP), Montréal, Québec, Canada
2010Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Interdisciplinary Studies with a Concentration in Arts and Sciences and a specialization in Human Lactation and Reproductive Counseling, Union Institute & University, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
2007Recertified International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Montréal, Québec, Canada
2006Diploma in Counselling, Institute of Natural Healing, Furlong, Pennsylvania, USA
2002International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Montréal, Québec, Canada
2002Breast Ed Online Lactation Studies, Australia
2002Certified Lactation Educator (CLE), Lactation Educator Program, Lactation Institute, Encino, California, USA
1996Photography Program, Camera Lucida Image Centre, Montréal, Québec, Canada
1992Flight School, Laurentide Aviation, Montréal, Québec, Canada
1988Bachelor of Science in Biology, Concordia University, Montréal, Québec, Canada
1983Bachelor of Commerce in Accountancy, Concordia University, Montréal, Québec, Canada
1979Diplôme d’Études Collégial, Marianopolis College, Montréal, Québec, Canada

CONFERENCES & SEMINARS ATTENDED

2017Physicians Discussion Group, Auckland, New Zealand. October 24
Presenter: Induced Lactation/Adoptive Breastfeeding.
2017LCANZ Wellington Seminar, Hutt Hospital, Wellington, New Zealand. October 21
Exhibitor: Health e-Learning─IIHL and Step 2 Education International
2017Infant Feeding In Whose Interest? Melbourne, Australia, October 12-13
Exhibitor: Health e-Learning─IIHL and Step 2 Education International
2017Therapeutic Interviewing & Short Term Active Rapprochement Therapy (START Model) with Dr. Norman Hoffman, Quebec Counselling Association, Montréal, Québec June 3
2017Québec Lactation Consultant Association (AQC) Grand Conference, Laval, Québec.
May 29-30.
Exhibitor: Health e-Learning─IIHL and Step 2 Education International
2017Best Practice Strategies for Challenging Clients: Sexual Issues, Substance Abuse, Personality Disorders, and ADHD, workshop featuring Dr. Dennis Kalogeropoulos, Dr. Eric Morris, Dr. Jennifer Russell, and Peter Gantous, Psychologist hosted by Medipsy, Montréal, Québec, May 11-12
2017Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) Annual Conference, St. John’s, NFLD May 19-22
20162nd World Breastfeeding Conference Johannesburg, South Africa
Presenter: Induced Lactation: From Possibility to Probability
Exhibitor: Health e-Learning─IIHL and Step 2 Education International
2016Québec Lactation Consultant Association (AQC) General Meeting, Montréal, Québec, Canada
20163rd Transnational LCANZ Breastfeeding Conference Melbourne, Australia.
Exhibitor: Health e-Learning─IIHL and Step 2 Education International
2016International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) Conference and Annual Meeting: Celebrating Baby Friendly in the Hospital and Beyond, Chicago, Illinois.
Exhibitor: Health e-Learning─IIHL and Step 2 Education International
2016Québec Lactation Consultant Association (AQC) Grand Conference, Laval, Québec.
Exhibitor: Health e-Learning─IIHL and Step 2 Education International
2016American Counselling Association (ACA)-Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) Conference & Expo, Montréal, Québec.
Presenter: Never Say Never: Supporting Families Impacted by Infertility
2016Weigh Happier. The Option Institute, Sheffield, MA.
2015Aspire Communications Visual Language Workshop. Oakland, California.
2015Exceptional Woman. The Option Institute, Sheffield, MA.
2015Ways to Bolster Resilience: A Life-Span Treatment Approach to Trauma by Dr. Donald Meichenbaum workshop hosted by Medipsy, Montréal, Québec, October 16
2015Legal and Organizational Aspects of a Psychotherapy Practice. Dr. Martin Drapeau and Dr. Marilyn Fitzpatrick, Workshop hosted by Medipsy, Montréal, Québec, October 3-4.
2015Canadian Lactation Consultant Association (CLCA) National Breastfeeding Conference - Lactation: Culture, Collaboration and Communities, Niagara Falls, Ontario
Presenter: Induced Lactation: From Possibility to Probability
Exhibitor: Health e-Learning─IIHL and Step 2 Education International
2015Order of Psychologists of Québec. Records Keeping Course, Montréal, Québec.
2015International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) Conference and Annual Meeting: 30 Years and Moving Forward, Washington, D.C.
Exhibitor: Health e-Learning─IIHL and Step 2 Education International
2015Inner Strength. The Option Institute, Sheffield, MA.
2015Aspire Communications Visual Language Workshop Level 2. Online
2015Québec Lactation Consultant Association (AQC) Grand Conference, Laval, Québec.
Exhibitor: Health e-Learning─IIHL and Step 2 Education International
2015Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) Conference, Niagara Falls, Ontario.
2015Ontario Baby Friendly Initiative Expo, Vaughan, Ontario.
Exhibitor: Step 2 Education International
2015Québec Lactation Consultant Association (AQC) Pétite Soirée, Jewish General Hospital, Montréal, Québec, Canada
Presenter: Never Say Never: The Impact of Infertility, Hormonal Support and Maternal Age on Lactation and Breastfeeding
20152nd Transnational LCANZ Breastfeeding Conference Mercure Brisbane, QLD Australia.
Poster: Ankyloglossia in Breastfeeding Infants: Stretching Exercises Post-Frenotomy and the Efficacy of the Procedure
Award: Best Poster
Exhibitor: Health e-Learning─IIHL and Step 2 Education International
2015Aspire Communications Visual Language Workshop Level 1. Tucson, Arizona
2015Group Facilitator Training Program. The Option Institute, Sheffield, MA. Presenter: Forgiveness; Loss of a Parent; Loss of a Child
2015Mentor Certification Program. The Option Institute, Sheffield, MA. Certified Mentor-Tutor/Angel
2014Advanced Lactation Consultant (ALC) Certification Training Program. Healthy Children Project Inc., Tampa, Florida, USA
2014Australasian Society for Tongue and Lip Tie, Cutting Edge Tongue-Tie Conference, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Poster: Ankyloglossia in Breastfeeding Infants: Stretching Exercises Post-Frenotomy and the Efficacy of the Procedure
Exhibitor: Health e-Learning─IIHL
2014Australian Breastfeeding Association Liquid Gold Conference, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Poster: Ankyloglossia in Breastfeeding Infants: Stretching Exercises Post-Frenotomy and the Efficacy of the Procedure
Exhibitor: Health e-Learning─IIHL
2014-15Instructor: International Institute of Human Lactation: Lactation Education Program, Montréal, Québec, Canada
2014Group Facilitation Training Program (Cognitive Therapy), The Option Institute, Sheffield, MA, USA, January 6-17
2013Professional Conduct and Records Keeping Course, Order of Psychologists of Québec, Montréal, Québec, Canada November 8 – December 6
2013Advanced Power Dialogues (Mentor Breakout Sessions, Cognitive Therapy), The Option Institute, Sheffield, MA, USA, October 27-30
201323rd National Breastfeeding Conference: Strengthening Our Breastfeeding Culture, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, October 17-18.
Poster: Ankyloglossia in Breastfeeding Infants: Stretching Exercises Post-Frenotomy and the Efficacy of the Procedure.
Exhibitor: Health e-Learning─IIHL
2013Canadian Lactation Consultant Association National Conference: Breastfeeding - It Just Makes Good Science, Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada Oct 4-5
Exhibitor: Health e-Learning─IIHL
2013-14Instructor: Jewish General Hospital-International Institute of Human Lactation: Lactation Education Program, Montréal, Québec, Canada, September-July
2013International Lactation Consultant Association Conference & Annual Meeting, Born to Breastfeed: A Global Public Health Imperative, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, July 25-28
Presenter: Face-2-Face Versus E-Learning
Poster: Ankyloglossia in Breastfeeding Infants: Stretching Exercises Post-Frenotomy and the Efficacy of the Procedure
Exhibitor: Health e-Learning─IIHL
2013Québec Lactation Consultant Association: The Big Conference, Montréal, Québec, Canada, June 3-4
Exhibitor: Health e-Learning─IIHL
2013United States Lactation Consultant Association Conference, St. Louis, MO, USA, May 3-5
Exhibitor: Health e-Learning─IIHL
2013Wide Awake (Cognitive Therapy), The Option Institute, Sheffield, MA, USA, April 28-May 1
2013Mentor Certification Training Program (Cognitive Therapy), The Option Institute, Sheffield, MA, USA, January 6-February 1
2012Advanced Power Dialogues (Cogitive Therapy). The Option Institute, Sheffield, MA, USA, November 4-9
2012-13Instructor: Jewish General Hospital-International Institute of Human Lactation: Lactation Education Program, Montréal, Québec, Canada, September-July
2012Herzl Family Practice Centre-Goldfarb Breastfeeding Clinic and Program Annual Retreat, Gelber Center, Montréal, Québec, Canada, February 26
Group Facilitator: Counselling and Communication
2012Wide Awake (Cognitive Therapy), The Option Institute, Sheffield, MA, USA, April 29-May 4
2012Advanced Group Facilitation Training (Cognitive Therapy), The Option Institute, Sheffield, MA, USA, January 15-20
2011Group Facilitation Training Program, The Option Institute, Sheffield, MA, USA, January 2-13
2011Australian Breastfeeding Association International Conference: Step Up, Reach Out – developing an inclusive breastfeeding society, National Convention Centre, Canberra, Australia, October 20-21
Presenter: Induced Lactation: From Probability to Possibility
Poster: Results of a Survey to Assess the Experiences of Women who Induced Lactation
Poster: The Development of a Survey Instrument to Assess the Experiences of Women who Induced Lactation
2011Fearless (Cognitive Therapy), The Option Institute, Sheffield, MA, USA, September 11-16
2011-12Instructor: Jewish General Hospital-International Institute of Human Lactation: Lactation Education Program, Montréal, Québec, Canada, September-July
2011International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) Annual Conference: Raising the Bar: Enhancing Practices and Improving Health Outcomes, San Diego, California, USA
Poster: Results of a Survey to Assess the Experiences of Women who Induced Lactation
2011Maternal-Child Health Nursing Grand Rounds, Jewish General Hospital, Montréal, Québec, Canada.
Presenter: Domperidone: What health providers need to know
2011Québec Lactation Consultant Association (AQC) Pétite Soirée, CLSC Jean-Olivier, Oka, St-Eustache, Québec, Canada
Presenter: Dompéridone: ce que les professionnels doivent savoir
2011Calm Amid Chaos (Cognitive Therapy), The Option Institute, Sheffield, MA, USA
2011Healthy Children Project International Conference on the Art and Science of Human Lactation Research and Breastfeeding Management, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, Florida, USA
Poster: Development of a Survey Instrument to Assess the Experiences of Women who Induced Lactation
Poster: Results of a Survey to Assess the Experiences of Women who Induced Lactation
2010New Directions in Breastfeeding Research Symposium. Memorial University, Faculty of Medicine, Health Sciences Center, St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada
Oral Abstract Presentation/Poster: Results of a Survey to Assess the Experiences of Women who Induced Lactation
Poster: The Development of a Survey Instrument to Assess the Experiences of Women who Induced Lactation
2010Parenting Program, The Option Institute, Sheffield, MA, USA
2010World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA), Penang, Malaysia
Workshop Facilitator: Induced Lactation: From Probability to Possibility
Poster: The Development of a Survey Instrument to Assess the Experiences of Women who Induced Lactation
Poster: Results of a Survey to Assess the Experiences of Women who Induced Lactation
2010International Society for Research in Human Milk and Lactation (ISRHML), Lima, Peru.
Poster: The Development of a Survey Instrument to Assess the Experiences of Women who Induced Lactation
Poster: Results of a Survey to Assess the Experiences of Women who Induced Lactation
2010-11Instructor: Jewish General Hospital Lactation Education Program, Montréal, Québec, Canada
2010Exceptional Woman (Cognitive Therapy), The Option Institute, Sheffield, MA, USA
2010Optimal Self-Trust (Cognitive Therapy), The Option Institute, Sheffield, MA, USA
2010The Happiness Option (Cognitive Therapy), The Option Institute, Sheffield, MA, USA
2010Power Dialogues (Cognitive Therapy), The Option Institute, Sheffield, MA, USA
2010Healthy Children Project International Conference on the Theory and Practice of Human Lactation Research and Breastfeeding Management pre-conference workshops, Orlando, Florida, USA
2010Healthy Children Project International Conference on the Theory and Practice of Human Lactation Research and Breastfeeding Management core conference, Orlando, Florida, USA
2010Healthy Children Project International Conference on the Theory and Practice of Human Lactation Research and Breastfeeding Management core conference, Orlando, Florida, USA.
Poster: The Improvement of Breastfeeding Initiation in the Province of Québec, Canada
2009-10Instructor: SMBD-Jewish General Hospital Lactation Education Program, Instructor, Montréal, Québec, Canada
2009Parent Facilitator: Son-Rise Program New Frontiers, The Autism Treatment Center of America, Sheffield, MA, USA
2009Parent Facilitator: Son-Rise Program Maximum Impact, The Autism Treatment Center of America, Sheffield, MA, USA
2009Québec Lactation Consultant Association: The Big Conference, 3rd edition, Montréal, Québec, Canada
2008-9Instructor: SMBD-Jewish General Hospital Lactation Education Program, Instructor, Montréal, Québec, Canada
2008Parent Facilitator: Son-Rise Program Start-Up, The Autism Treatment Center of America, Sheffield, MA, USA
2008La Leche League Québec Symposium, Montréal, Québec, Canada
2008American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) 41st Annual Post Graduate (PG) Program: PG Course 03: After Treatment Ends: Psychological and Ethical Issues, San Francisco, CA, USA
2008ASRM 41st Annual PG Program: PG Course 14: Assisted Reproduction for Gay Men and Lesbians: Social, Psychological and Legal Aspects, San Francisco, CA, USA
2008ASRM 64th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, USA
2008Maternal-Child Health Nursing Rounds, Jewish General Hospital, Montréal, Québec, Canada, October 7th
Presenter: Induced Lactation and Relactation, Sir Mortimer B. Davis – Jewish General Hospital, October 7th
2008International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) Annual Conference: One Voice, Uniting the Profession - Practice, Professionalism, Policy, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Poster: The Improvement of Breastfeeding Initiation in the Province of Québec, Canada
2008Québec Lactation Consultant Association: The Big Conference, 2nd edition, Montréal, Québec, Canada
2008Global Online Lactation Discussion (GOLD 08)
Presenter: Newman-Goldfarb Protocols for Induced Lactation® Demystified, Health-e-learning.com
2008Association of Death Education and Counselling 30th Annual Counference: Global Mourning -- Death Among and Beyond Ourselves, Montréal, Québec, Canada
2008Florida Lactation Consultant Association Annual Meeting and Conference: Milk Madness: What Lactation Specialists Deal With Every Day! Lake Mary, Florida, USA.
Presenter: Newman-Goldfarb Protocols for Induced Lactation® Demystified.
Poster: Newman-Goldfarb Protocols for Induced Lactation®: Decision Tool
2008International Society for Research in Human Milk and Lactation (ISRHML), Perth, Australia.
Poster: Newman-Goldfarb Protocols for Induced Lactation®: Decision Tool
2008Healthy Children Project International Conference on the Theory and Practice of Human Lactation Research and Breastfeeding Management pre-conference workshops, Orlando, Florida, USA
2008Healthy Children Project International Conference on the Theory and Practice of Human Lactation Research and Breastfeeding Management core conference, Orlando, Florida, USA.
Poster: Newman-Goldfarb Protocols for Induced Lactation®: Decision Tool
2007Québec Lactation Consultant Association (AQC) Annual Meeting and Conference: Montréal, Québec, Canada
2007La Leche League Québec Symposium, Montréal, Québec, Canada
2007Canadian Lactation Consultant Association Annual General Meeting, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Presenter: Treasurer’s Report
2007The Calgary Breastfeeding Matters Group, Calgary Breastfeeding Conference, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
2007American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) 40th Annual Post Graduate (PG) Program: PG Course 04, Environmental Contaminants and Female Reproduction, Washington, D.C., USA
2007ASRM 40th Annual PG Program: PG Course 23 Controversies in Recurrent Pregnancy Loss, Washington, D.C., USA
2007ASRM 63rd Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C., USA
2007International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) Annual Conference : Controversies in Lactation, San Diego, California, USA.
Co-Presenter with Dr. Jack Newman: Newman-Goldfarb Protocols for Induced Lactation® Demystified
Poster and Oral Presentation: Newman-Goldfarb Protocols for Induced Lactation®: Decision Tool
2007Global Online Lactation Discussion (GOLD ’07)
Presenter: Induced Lactation and Relactation, Health-e-learning.com
2007Québec Lactation Consultant Association: The Big Conference, Montréal, Québec, Canada
2007Healthy Children Project Center for Breastfeeding Symposium at Sea: Navigating the Milky Way: Research Updates in Breastfeeding and Human Lactation, Port Canaveral, Florida, USA and the Bahamas
2007Healthy Children Project International Conference on the Theory and Practice of Human Lactation Research and Breastfeeding Management Pre-Conference Workshop: Bed sharing, Orlando, Florida, USA
2007Healthy Children Project International Conference on the Theory and Practice of Human Lactation Research and Breastfeeding Management core conference, Orlando, Florida, USA
2006Québec Lactation Consultant Association (AQC) Annual Meeting and Conference:
Presenter: Induced Lactation and Relactation, Terrebonne, Québec, Canada
2006La Leche League Québec/Canadian Lactation Consultant Association (CLCA) Joint Annual Meeting and Symposium, Montréal, Québec, Canada
2006ASRM 39th Annual Post Graduate Program: PG 02, The New Three R’s: Reproduction, Rights, and Responsibility in the ARTs, New Orleans, LA, USA
2006ASRM 62nd Annual Scientific Meeting, New Orleans, LA, USA
2006International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) Annual Conference: Interdisciplinary Breastfeeding Practice: Integration through Information, Philadelphia, USA
2006Infact 16th Annual Breastfeeding Conference: Breastfeeding: Good Health for the Family, Toronto, Canada
2006Healthy Children Project International Conference on the Theory and Practice of Human Lactation Research and Breastfeeding Management, Orlando, Florida, USA
2006Healthy Children Project International Conference on the Theory and Practice of Human Lactation Research and Breastfeeding Management Pre-Conference Workshop: Case Studies in Breastfeeding: A Clinical Skill Building Lab, Orlando, Florida, USA
2006Healthy Children Project International Conference on the Theory and Practice of Human Lactation Research and Breastfeeding Management Pre-Conference Workshop: Bedsharing, Orlando, Florida, USA
2006Healthy Children Project International Conference on the Theory and Practice of Human Lactation Research and Breastfeeding Management Pre-Conference: Ethics of Donor Human Milk Banking, Orlando, Florida, USA
2006Healthy Children Project International Conference on the Theory and Practice of Human Lactation Research and Breastfeeding Management Pre-Conference Workshop: Learning from Our Sisters of the Sea: Pregnancy, Birth, and Lactation of Aquatic Mammals, Sea World, Orlando, Florida, USA
2005ASRM & CFAS 38th Annual Post Graduate Program: PG19, An Odyssey of 25 Years in Reproductive Medicine, Montréal, Québec, Canada
2005ASRM & CFAS 38th Annual Post Graduate Program:PG11, Innate Immunity in the Reproductive Tract, Montréal, Québec, Canada
2005American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) & Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS) Conjoint Annual Meeting, Montréal, Québec, Canada
2005International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) Conference and Annual Meeting, Chicago, Illinois, USA
2005Ottawa Valley Lactation Consultants (OVLC) 9th Annual Conference, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
2005Hamilton Region Lactation Committee and Niagara Region Breastfeeding Coalition Conference Art and Evidence in Breastfeeding, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
200512th Annual Professional Lactation Conference, Burlington, Vermont, USA
2004ILCA Conference and Annual Meeting, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
200411th Annual Professional Lactation Conference, Burlington, Vermont, USA
2003ILCA Conference and Annual Meeting, Sydney, Australia, 2003
200310th Annual Professional Lactation Conference, Burlington, Vermont, USA
2002La Leche League Symposium, Montréal, Québec, Canada
200212th Annual National Breastfeeding Seminar for Health Professionals, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2002Lactation Institute Infant and the Family Life Cycle Seminar, Encino, California, USA
2002Lactation Institute Special Challenges in Lactation Seminar: Infant Issues, B & D, Encino, California, USA
2001Montréal Breast-Feeding Promotion Committee and Montréal Lactation Consultants’ Group Seminar: Breastfeeding Today - Meeting the Challenges, Montréal, Québec, Canada
1997Infertility Symposium, Royal Victoria Hospital, Montréal, Québec, Canada
1996Infertility Symposium, Royal Victoria Hospital, Montréal, Québec, Canada

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

November 2014 to presentCo-director: Step 2 Education International Inc., Montréal, Québec, Canada.
April 2014 to PresentRegistered Psychotherapist (Québec), Face-to-Face and Technology Assisted Distance Counsellor, in Private Practice. Specialization: Human Lactation and Reproductive Counselling, Montréal, Québec, Canada
March 2013 to presentCo-director/Instructor: Health e-Learning−IIHL, Montréal, Québec, Canada.
July 2011 to PresentCo-founder/Professional Development Educator: International Institute of Human Lactation Inc., Montréal, Québec, Canada
June 2009 to PresentPresident/International Board Certified Lactation Consultant/Technology Assisted Distance Counsellor: Canadian Breastfeeding Foundation, Montréal, Québec, Canada
January 2008 to November 2009Treasurer/CERPs Coordinator/: Québec Lactation Consultant Association, Montréal, Québec, Canada
September to December 2007Director/CERPs Coordinator/: Québec Lactation Consultant Association, Montréal, Québec, Canada
February
to September, 2007
Director: Québec Lactation Consultant Association, Montréal Québec, Canada
January 2007 to March 2008Treasurer: Canadian Lactation Consultant Association, Rosemère, Québec, Canada
September 2005 to July 2011Instructor: Montréal Institute for Lactation Consultants (MILC), Montréal, Québec, Canada
December 2004 to June 2009Executive Director/International Board Certified Lactation Consultant/Technology Assisted Distance Counsellor: Canadian Breastfeeding Foundation, Montréal, Québec, Canada
October 2002 to presentCo-founder/International Board Certified Lactation Consultant/Educator/Researcher: Goldfarb Breastfeeding Clinic and Program, Herzl Family Practice Centre, Jewish General Hospital Montréal, Québec, Canada
October 2002 to presentInternational Board Certified Lactation Consultant
May 2002 to presentCo-founder/Canadian Certified Counsellor(2010)/ International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (2002)/Educator/Researcher: Herzl Family Practice Centre – Goldfarb Breastfeeding Clinic, Jewish General Hospital Montréal, Québec, Canada.
September 2002 to presentFounder/Moderator/Techology Assisted Distance Counsellor: AskLenore.info website
September 2002 to presentFace-to-Face and Technology Assisted Distance Counsellor: Specialization: Human Lactation and Reproductive Counselling (Induced Lactation, Infertility, Recurrent Miscarriage, Grief/Loss), Montréal, Québec, Canada
July 2001 to September 2002Moderator/Technology Assisted Peer Counsellor: Ask Lenore Forum of the Adoptive Breastfeeding Resource Website
September 1997 to October 2000Co-founder/Administrative Director: Galerie Mistral Inc., Montréal, Québec, Canada
January 1996 to presentFine art photographer, Montréal, Québec, Canada
June 1995 to presentRecurrent Miscarriage and Infertility Peer Counsellor/Volunteer, Montréal, Québec, Canada
January 1995 to July 1995Co-founder/Administrator/Treasurer: Generations Nursery School, Montréal, Québec, Canada
April 1989
to December 1992
Independent Sales Representative: Capadco Inc./B & K Buttons Inc./HTC, Inc., Montréal, Québec, Canada
January 1989
to March 1989
Executive Assistant: Cathcan Inc./TTC Inc., Taipei, Taiwan
September 1983 to January 1984Accountant in Training: Appel and Partners Chartered Accountants, Montréal, Québec, Canada
June 1978 to August 1988Summer Job as Factory Worker: Via Chem Inc. (packaging facility),Montréal, Québec, Canada
September 1977
to January 1980
Sales Representative/Junior Division Assistant Director/Junior Division Director/Assistant Director/Director ISS Ski School and Club, Montréal, Québec, Canada
July 1977
to August 1977
Volunteer worker, Kibbutz Nir David, Israel

RADIO

February 9, 2011Expert Consultant: Creating a family Radio Show: Breastfeeding the Child Through Adoption or Surrogacy. Available from: blogtalkradio.com

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Creating a Family (2011)Breastfeeding and adoption & surrogacy. Available from: blogtalkradio.com
Demyati, E., Stern, M., Goldfarb, L., Srinivasan, A., Mitnick, H., & Dobrich, C. (2014). Ankyloglossia in breastfeeding infants: Stretching exercises post-frenotomy and the efficacy of the procedure. ILCA Abstracts. Journal of Human Lactation, 30(4), 506. doi.org/10.1177/0890334414548676
Eisner, M. (2003).A helping hand for nursing moms: New clinic at JGH offers solutions for problem breastfeeding. The Suburban, Feb. 5
Fidelman, C. (2002).Baby making boomers trying to beat the clock. The Montréal Gazette, May 27
Flanders, D., Lowe, A., Kramer, M., et al. (2012, May 11).A consensus statement on the use of domperidone to support lactation, Available from: ilca.org
Goldenberg, J. (1997).Generations Pre-school asks Hampstead Park for revamp. The Suburban, June 18
Goldfarb, L. (1999).A photographer/gallery owner shares her thoughts on the art and collecting. Black and White Magazine for Collectors of Fine Photography, Winter (4), 32-34.
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CHARITABLE and PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

PresidentCanadian Breastfeeding Foundation
Past TreasurerCanadian Lactation Consultant Association (CLCA-ACCL)
Past TreasurerUnion Institute and University International Alumni/ae Association Board (IAAB)
Past Treasurer /
CERPs Coordinator
Québec Lactation Consultant Association (AQC)
Registered PsychotherapistOrdre des psychologues du Québec (OPQ)
MemberAmerican Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
MemberAssociation for Death Education and Counselling (ADEC)
MemberAustralian Breastfeeding Association (ABA)
Member:Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
MemberCanadian Lactation Consultant Association (CCPA-ACCP)
MemberCanadian Lactation Consultant Association (CLCA)
MemberFlorida Lactation Consultant Association (FLCA)
MemberInternational Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
MemberInternational Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA)
MemberMental Health Professionals Group, ASRM
MemberQuébec Counselling Association (QCA)
MemberQuébec Lactation Consultant Association (AQC)
Associate MemberInternational Society for Research in Human Milk and Lactation (ISRHML)
Life GovernorJewish Rehabilitation Hospital, Montréal, Québec
Life MemberAuxiliary, Jewish General Hospital, Montréal, Québec
Life MemberSisterhood, Congregation Chevra Kadisha B’nai Jacob Beit Hazikaron, Montréal, Québec
Official PhotographerQuebec Lactation Consultant Annual Grand Conference (2009-11)
Official PhotographerJewish General Hospital Annual Tennis Tournament (2002-2011)
Co-FounderHerzl Family Practice Centre - Goldfarb Breastfeeding Clinic, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, Quebec

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