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.
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September 8th 2026 (2nd Tuesday)
12:30pm - 1:30pm PT ​
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Last Summit Scholarship Recipient-
Feeding the Parent, Fueling the Baby: Integrating Nutrition into Lactation Support from Pregnancy Through Postpartum
presented by
Lisa Kreeger
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Enhanced Care Management
presented by
Brenda Ramirez
Senior Associate
Marketing & Communications Manager
Heritage Health Network
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August 11th 2026 (2nd Tuesday)
12:30pm - 1:30pm PT ​
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National Breastfeeding Awareness Month
Theme: RISE
Resilience, Interdependence, Self-Determination, Empowerment​
​Latrice Reid
American Red Cross WIC
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Megan & Daniela
New Mom School
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Cecilia Maldonado CLS
Regional Breastfeeding Liaison San Bernardino
County Department of Public Health - WIC Program
Amber Hornsey MPH, RDN, IBCLC
Riverside University Health System
Breastfeeding Program
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Upcoming Dates:
October 13th 2026 Lactation Accommodation Resources
November 3rd 2026 (1st Tuesday due to Holidays) Infant & Pregnancy Loss Resources
December-Dark, enjoy the Holidays, see you in 2027
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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.
August 25th 2026 (4th Tuesday)
12:30pm - 2:00pm PST
Discontinuing Chin Pulls and Cheek Stimulation:
A Functional Theory Using Novel Latch Techniques to Improve Milk Transfer and Tongue Position
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Rachel Peiffer
IBCLC, BSN, RN, PHN
Cranial Sacral Practitioner
Nurturing Connections
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Objectives:
1. Analyze the physiologic impact of discontinuing chin pulls and cheek stimulation on infant tongue position, milk transfer efficiency, and maternal pain outcomes.
2. Evaluate the evidence supporting functional latch techniques for addressing poor latch, ineffective milk transfer, and restricted tongue mobility in infants, and differentiate these approaches from traditional latching strategies using both clinical observations and maternal reports.
3. Formulate a clinical management plan that incorporates functional latch principles into patient care.
1.5 L CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN offered IBCLE CERP areas: Development and Nutrition: Infant & Techniques
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September 22nd 2026 (4th Tuesday)
12:30pm - 2:00pm PT
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Workplace Lactation Rights in California: What to Know and How to Help
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Jessica Lee, JD
Center for WorkLife Law
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Objectives:
1. Describe how common workplace barriers that can impact lactation success
2. Summarize key legal rights to lactation break time, space, and accommodations
3. Describe paid leave options for lactating and postpartum families
4. Explain how an IBCLC or other care provider can support clients in addressing workplace barriers
5. Identify when and where to ask for assistance supporting lactating clients facing workplace barriers
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1.5 E CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN offered IBCLE CERP areas: Ethical & Legal Issues and Public Health & Advocacy
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Upcoming Dates:
October 27th 2026 Pregnancy & Infant Loss with Kiley Hanish, OTD, OTR/L, PMH-C
November 17th 2026 (3rd Tuesday of the month due to Holidays) Lactation Support for Gender Diverse Families
with Jacob Engelsman, IBCLC, ILCA
December 2026 Dark Month Enjoy the Holidays. See you in 2027!!
Virtual
Hospital Collaborative
Hospital Collaborative Dates 2027
February 23rd 2027
May 25th 2027
July 27th 20267
October 26th 2027
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If you have more questions, contact us at hospitalcollaborative@iebreastfeeding.org
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October 27th 2026
2:15pm - 3:15pm PT
Donor Human Milk in the Inland Empire: Challenges & Opportunities
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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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Discussion Topics:​​​
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Identify barriers and solutions
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Share practical workflows/resources
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Strengthen collaborative support for breastfeeding families in the IE for families using donor milk to continue to breastfeed
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How are you supporting families to continue/ initiate breastfeeding while using donor milk?
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Field trip planning to UC Health Milk Bank
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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.
