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.
September 8th 2026 (2nd Tuesday)
12:30pm - 1:30pm PT
Last Summit Scholarship Recipient-
Feeding the Parent, Fueling the Baby: Integrating Nutrition into Lactation Support from Pregnancy Through Postpartum
presented by
Lisa Kreeger
AND
Enhanced Care Management
presented by
Brenda Ramirez
Senior Associate
Marketing & Communications Manager
Heritage Health Network
August 11th 2026 (2nd Tuesday)
12:30pm - 1:30pm PT
National Breastfeeding Awareness Month
Theme: RISE
Resilience, Interdependence, Self-Determination, Empowerment
If you are interested in sharing your organizations events/celebrations, contact Janice, speakers@iebreastfeeding.org
Latrice Reid
American Red Cross WIC
Megan & Daniela
New Mom School
Your Name Here
Your Organization
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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
With
Rachel Peiffer
IBCLC, BSN, RN, PHN
Cranial Sacral Practitioner
Nurturing Connections
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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July 28th 2026 (4th Tuesday)
12:30pm - 2:00pm PT
More Than a Latch:
The Mechanical Foundations of Breastfeeding
With
Dr. Amanda Peterson, DC
@dr.amandachiro
Objectives:
1. Explain how an infant’s tension patterns and dysregulated nervous system influence the feeding process
2. Describe the basic mechanics of the neck, mouth, jaw and tongue and why breastfeeding is more than just the latch
3. Explain infant chiropractic care and its relationship to breastfeeding through baby’s improved mobility, comfort, and nervous system function
4. Recognize the signs of oral ties or restrictions, understand how these can impact feeding, and when to seek specialist consultation
1.5 L CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN offered IBCLE CERP areas: Development and Nutrition: Infant,
Pathology: Infant & Clinical Skills
Upcoming Dates:
September 22nd 2026 Lactation and Work: Ethically Guiding Clients Through Workplace Barriers, Jessica Lee, J.D.
October 27th 2026 Topic to be Announced Soon
November 17th 2026 (3rd Tuesday of the month due to Holidays) Topic to be Announced Soon
Virtual
Hospital Collaborative
Hospital Collaborative Dates 2026
July 28th 2026
October 27th 2026
If you have more questions, contact us at hospitalcollaborative@iebreastfeeding.org
July 28th 2026
2:15pm - 3:15pm PT
Donor Human Milk in the Inland Empire: Challenges & Opportunities
Ensure that staff have sufficient knowledge, competence and skills to support breastfeeding/ milk production in the perinatal period.
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
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
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.
