Jimi Francis, BS, MS, PhD, IBCLC, CCRP
Expertise
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Counseling Methods for Breastfeeding Specialists
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Cystic Fibrosis and Breastfeeding
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Hazardous Materials and Breastfeeding
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HIV/AIDS and Breastfeeding
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Hospital Practice/Policy and Breastfeeding
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Human Milk Components and Biochemistry
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Humor and Breastfeeding
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In-Patient Lactation Management
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Incarcerated Mothers and Birth
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Internet Practice Issues for Breastfeeding Counseling
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Legal Issues and Breastfeeding
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Legislation and Breastfeeding
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Marketing and New Media for Lactation Professionals
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Military Breastfeeding Mothers
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NICU Policy/Procedures for Breastfeeding Mothers/Infants
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Parenting Techniques
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Pediatrician's Office Practice Issues for Breastfeeding Specialists
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Public Breastfeeding Policy
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Right Brain Learning Activities for Breastfeeding Mothers
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WIC Counseling Methods
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WIC Policy and Procedures
Previous Conferences
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November 4, 2011 - November 5, 2011Berkeley,California,United States
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June 8, 2011 - July 13, 2011Grange over Sands,United Kingdom
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GOLDMay 1, 2011 - May 4, 2011Online,United States
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LATCH ConferenceFebruary 16, 2011 - February 18, 2010Portsmouth,Virginia,United States
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February 1, 2011 - February 5, 2011North Carolina,United States
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January 31, 2009 - February 5, 2009Australia
About the Speaker
After completing a Bachelor of Science degree, Dr. Jimi Francis completed a Master of Science degree at the University of Nevada in Reno with a focus on infant nutrition. She then received a fellowship to complete a Doctoral degree with an emphasis in maternal/infant nutrition at the University of California in Davis. While attending UC Davis she also obtained graduate minors in human physiology and statistics.
Dr. Jimi currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Foundation for Maternal, Infant, and Lactation Knowledge, a non-profit organization that supports and promotes research.
With over 25 years experience as an instructor, Dr. Jimi has instructed general and specific principles of nutrition, lactation, and breast physiology with all levels of audiences from pre-school to post-graduate. Dr. Jimi is a life-long learner and has recently completed her credential for Certified Clinical Research Professional.
Dr. Francis maintains a small private practice as a lactation and nutritional consultant.
Dr. Jimi has three grown children and four grandchildren. In her leisure time Dr. Jimi enjoys an active lifestyle with her family that includes dancing, skiing, sailing, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Official Bio for Brochure
After completing a Bachelor of Science degree, Dr. Jimi Francis completed a Master of Science degree at the University of Nevada in Reno with a focus on infant nutrition. She then received a fellowship to complete a Doctoral degree with an emphasis in maternal/infant nutrition at the University of California in Davis. While attending UC Davis she also obtained graduate minors in human physiology and statistics.
Dr. Jimi currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Foundation for Maternal, Infant, and Lactation Knowledge, a non-profit organization that supports and promotes research.
With over 25 years experience as an instructor, Dr. Jimi has instructed general and specific principles of nutrition, lactation, and breast physiology with all levels of audiences from pre-school to post-graduate. Dr. Jimi is a life-long learner and has recently completed her credential for Certified Clinical Research Professional.
Dr. Francis maintains a small private practice as a lactation and nutritional consultant.
Dr. Jimi has three grown children and four grandchildren. In her leisure time Dr. Jimi enjoys an active lifestyle with her family that includes dancing, skiing, sailing, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Bio for Introduction
After completing a Bachelor of Science degree, Dr. Jimi Francis completed a Master of Science degree at the University of Nevada in Reno with a focus on infant nutrition. She then received a fellowship to complete a Doctoral degree with an emphasis in maternal/infant nutrition at the University of California in Davis. While attending UC Davis she also obtained graduate minors in human physiology and statistics.
Dr. Jimi currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Foundation for Maternal, Infant, and Lactation Knowledge, a non-profit organization that supports and promotes research.
With over 25 years experience as an instructor, Dr. Jimi has instructed general and specific principles of nutrition, lactation, and breast physiology with all levels of audiences from pre-school to post-graduate. Dr. Jimi is a life-long learner and has recently completed her credential for Certified Clinical Research Professional.
Dr. Francis maintains a small private practice as a lactation and nutritional consultant.
Dr. Jimi has three grown children and four grandchildren. In her leisure time Dr. Jimi enjoys an active lifestyle with her family that includes dancing, skiing, sailing, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Presentations
This speaker is pleased to provide presentations on the following topics to professional and parenting conferences. Presentations on other topics may be available upon request and subject to sufficient development lead-time. (For CERP topics, required paperwork will be provided promptly to meet CERP deadlines.)
Stress and Mother's Milk Supply
Stress and the effect on the breastfeeding mother's milk supply.
Supporting the Normal - Why Is It So Difficult?
Using a pictorial format, this presentation identifies normal anatomy and describes the normal physiology of lactation. Can be for either lay or health care professional audiences.
Breast and Nipple Assessment
This presentation is designed for those interested in lactation management but with little clinical experience. Pictorial presentation of normal and less than normal anatomy are presented with an eye toward assessing lactation.
Neuro-endocrine Response and Lactation Performance
This presentation highlights the changes in neuro-endocrine response during lactation and discusses how changes in this response impact lactation. This is a contribution to theory for a researched-based lactation management practice. Intended for health care professional audiences.
Nutrition During Lactation - Is What Mom Eats Related To Baby's Digestive Distress?
A brief over-view of human digestion, both maternal and infant, begins this presentation. The purpose of this presentation is to provide a better understanding of the relationship between a lactating mother’s diet and her baby’s health and well-being based on the latest research in nutrition and lactation. Intended for all audiences interested in lactation.
Lactation Practice - Practical Dilemmas
This is an interactive workshop based on case studies. This workshop utilizes small-group work to simulate different types of challenges faced in a lactation practice: client/practitioner; management of difficult cases; time management of consults and other practical topics related to lactation practice. Intended for health care professional audiences.
Lactation Practice - Ethical Dilemmas
This is an interactive workshop based on case studies. This workshop utilizes small-group work to assist individuals in the development of a decision tree useful to finding a clear path through difficult ethical dilemmas. Intended for health care professional audiences.
Neuroendocrine Response and Lactation Performance
Lactation performance is directly related to neuroendocrine responses.
Obesity - Does It Impact Lactation?
This presentation reviews the latest research regarding breastfeeding outcomes associated with obesity. Practical techniques are provided for use in a clinical setting. Intended for health care professional audiences.
Diabetes and Lactation - Can They Go Together?
The definition of various types of diabetes are presented along with nutrition basics for the care of diabetics with a focus on lactation. Can be for either lay or health care professional audiences.
DHA - Should You or Shouldn't You?
Using the most recent research, this presentation defines DHA and discusses the functions of this long chain fatty acid. The health effects and intake guidelines are discussed. Intended for all audiences.
Comparative Biology - What Can We Learn From Other Mammals?
How do other mammals feed their babies?
Comparative Analysis of Ascorbic Acid in Human Milk
Importance of ascorbic acid in human milk.
What's Up with Omega 3 Fatty Acids?
This presentation presents the latest research on omega-3 fatty acids, where they are found in the diet, and why they are important. Intended for all audiences.
