Virtual
Monthly Check Ins
We have seen our coalition only strengthen during this time. Thank you for pouring into our families in our community but also yourself and each other.
December 2025-Dark Month
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January 2026-No Check-in due to the CA Breastfeeding Summit and General Education Session
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February 3rd 2026 (Note-1st Tuesday)
12:30pm - 1:30pm PT ​
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Summit Scholarship Recipients-
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Opening Plenary: How Predatory Formula Marketing Hurts Public Health
presented by
Peggy Werner
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Keynote Plenary: Becoming Whole: The Journey of Healing for Practitioners, Families, and Communities
presented by
To Be Determined
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Summary of the CA Work & Family Coalition Annual Meeting
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Upcoming Dates:
March 10th 2026 CA Breastfeeding Summit Recaps
April 14th 2026 CA Breastfeeding Summit Recaps
May 12th 2026 CA Breastfeeding Summit Recaps
Miss an Education Session?
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Virtual
General Education Sessions
Every month on the 4th Tuesday we meet together to learn more and serve our families better! Speakers from all over the World come and dive deep into a specific topic and offer detailed information. These sessions are FREE and we do offer an Attendance & CEU Ticket ($20) options. Members may register for the CEU Ticket Option for FREE using their membership code that was emailed to you. With the CEU Ticket option, you will receive a link after the webinar to an evaluation. After the evaluation is submitted, you will automatically receive your CEU Certificate delivered via email.
December is a Dark Month.... Enjoy the Holidays
January 20th 2026 (3rd Tuesday due to CA Breastfeeding Summit)
12:30pm - 2:00pm PT
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Uncovering the Vital Connection Between the Liver, Inflammation, and Human Milk
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Dr. Priya Kalyan-Masih
MD and Doula
Love Your Best Life LLC​
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Objectives:
1. Identify role of liver function and inflammation in milk production
2. What impairs liver function and contributes to low milk production 3. Develop methods to support lactating parents in optimizing liver health and milk production
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1.5 L CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN offered IBCLE CERP areas: Physiology & Endocrinology
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February 24th 2026 (4th Tuesday)
12:30pm - 2:00pm PT​​
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Nourished:
Nourishing Mama-
Mind, Body, and Spirit
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Janiel L. Henry, Psy.D.
CEO, Founder, & Clinical Director
Women Rise Psychological and Wellness Center
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Objectives:
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Attendees will be able to identify and learn 3 ways to support the mental health of mothers.
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Attendees will be able to identify and learn 3 ways to support the physical health of mothers.
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Attendees will be able to identify and learn 3 ways to support the spiritual health of mothers.
1.5 L CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN offered IBCLE CERP areas: Psychology, Sociology & Anthropology and Clinical Skills: Education and Communication
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Upcoming Dates:
March 24th 2026 Dr. Angela Lober, PhD, MPH, RN, IBCLC, Part II Supporting Feeding Skills of Late Preterm Infants
April 28th 2026 Kristy Roloff, D.O., MFM, OB/GYN, Pregnancy and Labor Complications Impacting Lactation
May 26th 2026 Tonya Lang, MPH, IBCLC, AANHPI Heritage Month
Virtual
Hospital Collaborative
Hospital Collaborative Dates 2026
February 24th 2026
April 28th 2026
July 28th 2026
October 27th 2026
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If you have more questions, contact us at hospitalcollaborative@iebreastfeeding.org
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February 24th 2026
2:15pm - 3:15pm PT
Supporting Birthing and Bonding in the Hospitals
PUMPING 101: When, Where and Why to use a Breastpump?
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Ensure that staff have sufficient knowledge, competence and skills to support breastfeeding/ milk production in the perinatal period.
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Is there a written Policy regarding breastpumps and or pumping usage?
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What are your current recommendations about pumping?
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What education or resources are you giving to families to obtain a breast pump?
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Facilitated by
Pat Spier BSN, RNC-OB, EFM-C
PAC/LAC- Program Manager
Southern Inland Counties
Regional Perinatal Programs of California
LeeAnn Contreras RN, BSN, IBCLC
Corona Regional Medical Center
IEBfC Board Member & Co-Instructor LATCH on
Kyrstye Bicera RN, BSN, IBCLC
Corona Regional Medical Center
Co-Instructor LATCH on
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The Hospital Collaborative welcomes all to engage in conversation and collaboration in supporting birthing and bonding in the hospitals.
We strive to advance, maintain and align breastfeeding friendly policies and practices across our counties promoting the health of the Inland Empire families from the start.
Health & Safety Code §§123360‑123365 – “Breastfeeding Education & Support” law requiring hospitals to provide a breastfeeding consultant or, alternatively, information to the mother about where to get breastfeeding Facilitated by information.
For the past several months, our coalition has been working on a report that would share the San Bernardino County breastfeeding rates in hospitals and a clear understanding of the Senate Bill 402. With the collaboration and information from the California WIC Association and the UC Davis Human Lactation Center and IEBFC intern, Nicholette Lambert the report is ready for public distribution!
Please download, forward, and share!
We will continue the hard work partnership with our Coalition members to educate, advocate for, and market to communities with breastfeeding disparities.
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