CA Breastfeeding Summit 2026 Scholarship Applications are Now Open!
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Requirements for applying for the scholarship:
*Must be a current member of the IEBfC (Click here to join now https://www.iebreastfeeding.org/membership)
*Desire to promote and advocate for breastfeeding families
*Be willing to participate in the IEBfC goals and objectives
*Share a short recap of what you learned at the 2026 Summit at one of our Feb-September Monthly Check-in Sessions (2nd Tuesday of the month from 12:30-1:30pm)
*Deadline to apply is November 14, 2026 at 5pm
"One of the best online classes I have ever taken. Kept me active, alert and wanting to participate."
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"I haven't had a lactation course in 10 years, a lot has changed. I have learned so much and am excited to implement everything into practice!"
"Skills day reinforced some of the knowledge and skills I already use and gave me some great reminders and new ways to approach different situations."
"All staff should be required to take this course!!"
"I thought it was amazing and used a variety of learning styles."
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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3 Summit Scholarship Recipients- Session Recaps & Summaries
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November 4th 2025 (1st Tuesday)
12:30pm - 1:30pm PT ​
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Prematurity Awareness Month​
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Lisa Kreeger
CBC Summit 2025 Scholarship Recipient
Maricica Lentenbrink, RN, IBCLC
Lakethia Jones
Program Coordinator
Mighty Little Giants
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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?
Click here to catch up.
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.
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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November 18th 2025 (3rd Tuesday)
12:30pm - 2:00pm PT
​Simplifying Breastfeeding through Easy-to-Understand Analogies
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Christy Jo Hendricks
IBCLC, RLC, CLE, CCCE, Doula Founder of Lactation University and Birthing, Bonding, and Breastfeeding
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Objectives:
1. List 3 lactation terms that might be unfamiliar to clients
2. Name 2 professions that are not well-known to the public
3. Teach 3 breastfeeding concepts by comparing them to everyday items
4. Describe milk ejection reflex using broccoli
5. Explain one reason pumping is different than direct feeding​​​​​
1.5 L CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN offered IBCLE CERP areas: Clinical Skills - Education & Communication
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December is a Dark Month.... Enjoy the Holidays
Upcoming Dates:
February 24th 2026 Dr. Janiel Henry
March 24th 2026 Amber Hornsey RDN, IBCLC for National Nutrition Month
April 28th 2026 Kristy Roloff, D.O., MFM, OB/GYN, Pregnancy and Labor Complications Impacting Lactation
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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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October 28th 2025
2:15pm - 3:15pm PT
Supporting Birthing and Bonding in the Hospitals
Lactation Education for Hospital Staff
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Step 2- Ensure that staff have sufficient knowledge, competence and skills to support breastfeeding
Step 3. Discuss the importance and management of breastfeeding with pregnant women and their families.
Discussion Topics:​​
1. How are you training your staff annually and or on new hire? Doctor’s and Pediatricians Ancillary Staff, EVS, LAB
2. How are you keeping Providers being compliant? Gift shops- Signs and advertisements
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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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