
About this Event
Nurture & Thrive 2025 Professional Conference
Postpartum.ca is proud to present a groundbreaking two-day event. The Nurture and Thrive conference is an exploration of the connection between infant feeding approaches and the subsequent effects on parental mental health outcomes. We aim to explore how we, as healthcare professionals, can better prepare and support parents as they navigate the feeding journey.
Designed for healthcare professionals, advocates, and voices shaping the future of infant feeding support and parental mental health, this event provides a space for critical conversations beyond feeding debates and toward holistic, evidence-based care that prioritizes mental health, informed choice, and family well-being.
Together, we're fostering a more informed, compassionate, and stigma-free approach to infant feeding for parents. Join us to explore practical strategies to empower families with the support they deserve.
See you there!
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We’re proud to offer the following special hotel rates in the Kingston area from September 30 through October 3, 2025, for conference attendees. Click the links below to access exclusive rates:
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Media Release
By registering for and attending this event, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
Photography and Videography Consent
I understand that photographs, video recordings, and other media may be taken during this event for promotional, educational, and documentation purposes.
Grant of Rights
I hereby grant Postpartum.ca and its representatives the irrevocable right and permission to:
- Photograph, film, and record me during the event
- Use, reproduce, and distribute my likeness, image, voice, and appearance
- Publish such media in any format including but not limited to:
- Social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.)
- Website and promotional materials
- Marketing and advertising materials
- News releases and publications
- Educational materials and presentations
Waiver of Claims
I waive any right to inspect or approve the finished materials or any advertising copy that may be used in connection with them. I release Postpartum.ca from any claims, damages, or liability arising from the use of such materials.
No Compensation
I understand that I will not receive any compensation for the use of my likeness or participation in any media created during this event.
Duration
This consent remains in effect indefinitely unless I provide written notice to revoke consent to Postpartum.ca.
If you are concerned about personal exposure in the media you may wish to consider not attending the conference.
Postpartum.ca can assume NO responsibility for the inadvertent or deliberate exposure of any attendee’s image or likeness.
Important Venue Information
The Nurture & Thrive Conference is taking place inside Canada’s only infant
formula manufacturing facility, a space dedicated to safety and quality. To keep
this standard of product safety and quality for both our facility and our guests, we
kindly ask attendees to follow these guidelines:
Peanut-Free Facility – Do not bring products containing peanuts (e.g.,
peanut butter, trail mix, candy bars). To prevent any risk of cross-
contamination and protect those with peanut allergies, Canada Royal Milk
is a strictly peanut-free facility.
Scent-Free Space – Do not wear perfumes, colognes, or other strongly
scented products (e.g., body spray). Strong scents can interfere with our
quality control processes and affect those with sensitivities.
We appreciate your cooperation in making this a safe, comfortable, and
enjoyable experience for everyone.
DAY 1
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Conference Day 1: Welcome + Site Tours
Info: Welcome to Day 1 of the conference! Enjoy your light breakfast while connecting with your fellow practitioners. Plus, tour the revolutionary, state-of-the-art Niuriss manufacturing facility–a can't-miss the behind-the-scenes experience!
🕑: 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Keynote Presentation
Host: Julie Cole, Co-Founder, Mabel's Labels
🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
Info: Enjoy a delightful catered lunch onsite.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Speaker Presentation
Host: Olivia Scobie, Author, Impossible Parenting
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Wellness Workshop
Info: Those who care for others deserve care too! Relax and restore with a wellness workshop tailored for caregivers. Stay tuned for more details.
DAY 2
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Conference Day 2: Breakfast + Networking + Site Tours
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
How the Infant Feeding Journey Impacts Parental Mental Health
Host: Christine Crook, CoFounder, Rooted Family Wellness
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker Presentation
Host: Kathryn Holt, MS, RD
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Interactive Panel and Discussion: Feeding Through A Cultural Lens
Host: Nancy Thandi Di Nuzzo, CC-PMH
Info: Interactive: Presentation + Deep Dive Breakout Discussion
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Conference Wrap-up and Networking
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Niuriss Canada / Canada Royal Milk Facilty, 1680, Kingston, Canada
CAD 90.00 to CAD 110.00