"One of the best online classes I have ever taken. Kept me active, alert and wanting to participate."
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"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 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!"
"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.
April 8th 2025 (2nd Tuesday)
12:30pm - 1:30pm PT ​
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California Breastfeeding Coalition (CBC) Summit Scholarship Recipients’ Presentations
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“Efforts to Reduce Breastfeeding Disparities: Differential Hospital Reported and Patient Experience of Maternity Care Practices by Race/Ethnicity Fuels Quality Improvement” summarized by Valentina Warshaw
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Panel Plenary: “Cultural and Social Drivers of Lactation: Supporting Latino/x Families for Improved Infant Feeding Outcomes” summarized by Gilda Quinones
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Workshop 2: Understanding the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes, Why it Matters Now More Than Ever summarized by Amy Zimmermann
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Upcoming Dates:
June 10th 2025 CA Breastfeeding Summit Scholarship Recipient Recap
July 12th 2025 CA Breastfeeding Summit Scholarship Recipient Recap
May 13th 2025 (2nd Tuesday)
12:30pm - 1:30pm PT ​
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California Breastfeeding Coalition (CBC) Summit Scholarship Recipients’ Presentations
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Workshop 3: Your 4-Part Framework for Holistic Management of Breast & Nipple Pain
summarized by Lisa Kreegar
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Plenary: “Supporting Lactating Families After Perinatal Loss: Lessons From the Cherry Blossom Program”
summarized by Kyrstye Bicera
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Plenary: “Infant feeding decisions among people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV): A pilot study” summarized by Sandi DeMarco
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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 ($10) 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.
March 25th 2025 (4th Tuesday)
12:30pm - 2:00pm PT
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Critical Thinking: Herbal Options in Lactation Care​​
with
Melissa Cole, MS, IBCLC
@lunalactation
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Objectives:
1. Identify resources on clinical galactagogue information and safety
2. Utilize critical thinking skills when discussing herbal care plan options
3. Critically think about a personalized approach to galactagogue support during lactation
4. Describe ways galactagogues may impact physiological action when it comes to lactation support
5. Describe benefits and contraindications for each galactagogue presented
1.5 L CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN offered IBCLE CERP areas: Pathology: Maternal and Pharmacology & Toxicology
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April 22nd 2025 (4th Tuesday)
12:30pm - 2:00pm PT
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Milk Banking and Donor Milk: More than Just Nutrition
With
Alison Wolf CPNP-PC, IBCLC, PCQI
Executive Director, UC Health Milk Bank @ucmilkbank
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Objectives:
1. Explain why human milk and donor milk are beneficial for premature infants
2. Discuss the donor screening process
3. Highlight UCHMB programs that support equitable donor milk access
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1.5 L CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN offered IBCLE CERP areas: Development & Nutrition-Infant and Pathology-Infant
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Upcoming Dates:
May 27th 2025 TBA Soon
June 24th 2025 TBA Soon
July 22nd 2025 TBA Soon
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Virtual
Hospital Collaborative
April 22nd 2025
2:15pm - 3:15pm PT
Walking Through the 10 Steps to
Baby Friendly
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Comply fully with the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes and Relevant World Health Assembly Resolutions.​
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Step 5. Support mothers to initiate and maintain breastfeeding and manage common difficulties.
Step 6. Do not provide breastfed newborns any food or fluids other than breast-milk, unless medically indicated.
Discussion Topics:​​
1. Addressing common challenges
2. How do you offer lactation support to families when a medical separation of the birthing dyad is indicated?
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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 BSN, RN, IBCLC
Corona Regional Medical Center
IEBfC Board Member
Join us for our Quarterly Hospital Collaborative as we continue the race to be ready for the SB402 deadline, January 1st 2025.
Hospital Collaborative Dates 2025
July 22nd 2025
October 28th 2025
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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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