Speaking & Professional Education

Adrienne Guirguis, IBCLC

Conference Speaker | Clinical Consultant | Professional Educator

Adrienne Guirguis, IBCLC, is an experienced lactation consultant, educator, and speaker dedicated to improving breastfeeding outcomes for families through professional education and clinical collaboration. With a background in hospital, community clinic, and private practice settings, Adrienne brings a unique perspective that bridges evidence-based practice with real-world clinical experience.

As the founder of Holistic Lactation of Bakersfield, Adrienne provides in-home lactation consultations for families experiencing breastfeeding challenges. Through years of hands-on clinical work, she has developed a deep understanding of complex feeding difficulties and the practical strategies needed to support families while protecting milk production and improving infant feeding outcomes.

Adrienne has presented at professional lactation conferences and educational events, where she shares practical, case-based insights designed to help healthcare providers confidently support breastfeeding families. Her presentations focus on translating clinical knowledge into actionable tools that providers can immediately implement in their own practice.

Speaking Topics

Adrienne offers engaging, evidence-based presentations for healthcare professionals including IBCLCs, nurses, physicians, midwives, doulas, and other perinatal providers.  Customized presentations can be developed to meet the needs of conferences and organizations.

• Recognizing Tongue Tie and Tethered Oral Tissues in Breastfeeding Infants

Understanding how oral restrictions impact breastfeeding, recognizing clinical signs, and supporting families through feeding challenges.

• Protecting Milk Production During Infant Feeding Difficulties

Practical strategies for maintaining and protecting maternal milk supply while addressing latch difficulties, oral restrictions, or poor milk transfer.

• The Role of the IBCLC in Complex Breastfeeding Cases

How lactation consultants collaborate with pediatricians, dentists, therapists, and other providers to support families experiencing difficult breastfeeding journeys.

• Clinical Approaches to Common Breastfeeding Challenges

Assessment and management of painful latch, poor weight gain, gassiness, and ineffective feeding.

• Supporting Families Through Breastfeeding Challenges

Compassionate, family-centered care strategies that empower parents while addressing clinical feeding issues.

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What Audiences Gain

Adrienne’s presentations are designed to help providers:

• Recognize breastfeeding difficulties related to oral function
• Understand the clinical role of the IBCLC within interdisciplinary care
• Support families while protecting milk production
• Apply practical, real-world strategies to complex breastfeeding cases
• Improve breastfeeding outcomes and family support

Sessions include clinical insights, case examples, and actionable tools participants can use immediately in their practice.

Speaking Experience

Adrienne has provided education and presentations for:

• Lactation conferences
• Healthcare professionals working in maternal-child health
• Breastfeeding support professionals
• Community and clinical breastfeeding programs

Her sessions are known for being practical, clinically relevant, and directly applicable to patient care.

Available Presentation Formats

Adrienne is available for:

• National and regional conferences
• Professional workshops and seminars
• Hospital and healthcare provider education
• Virtual webinars and online conferences
• Continuing education programs

Book Adrienne to Speak

Adrienne welcomes opportunities to provide engaging, practical education for healthcare professionals and breastfeeding support providers.

For speaking inquiries, conference bookings, or presentation requests, please contact:

Adrienne Guirguis, IBCLC
Holistic Lactation of Bakersfield

Email:adrienneibclc@outlook.com
Website: www.holisticlactationofbakersfield.com

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Why Conference Planners Choose Adrienne

• Extensive real-world clinical experience
• Engaging, practical, case-based presentations
• Evidence-based education
• Clear learning objectives for professional audiences
• Content tailored to the needs of healthcare providers