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.
July 14th 2026 (2nd Tuesday)
12:30pm - 1:30pm PT
Summit Scholarship Recipients-
Workshop 3: The Butterfly Effect: Thyroid Disorder and Milk Supply
presented by
Lauren Stapp
Workshop 2: Discontinuing Chin Pulls and Cheek Stimulation: A Functional Theory Using Novel Latch Techniques to Improve Milk Transfer and Tongue Position presented by
Gretchen Andrews
And
Karyn Sprinkle, PMHNP-BC, PMH-C
Postpartum Support International
June 9th 2026 (2nd Tuesday)
12:30pm - 1:30pm PT
Summit Scholarship Recipients-
Plenary: From High-tech Tools to Tracking Apps: Are We Overcomplicating Breastfeeding?
presented by
Kayellen Young
Panel Plenary: Medications and Lactation: Communication with Healthcare Teams
presented by
Bonita Broughton
Workshop: Feeding the Parent, Fueling the Baby: Integrating Nutrition into Lactation Support from Pregnancy Through Postpartum
presented by
Lisa Kreeger
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Upcoming Dates:
August 11th 2026 National Breastfeeding Awareness Month
September 8th 2026 Enhanced Care Management
October 13th Lactation Accommodation Resources
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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.
June 23rd 2026 (4th Tuesday)
12:30pm - 2:00pm PT
The Forgotten Parent: Paternal Perinatal Mental Health & Why It Matters for the Whole Family
With
Jena King
Ph.D.
Center for Men's Excellence
Objectives:
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Describe key psychosocial factors that influence fathers’ and non-birthing parents’ mental health during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
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Explain how paternal mental health and father involvement impact infant development, maternal well-being, and overall family functioning.
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Identify and apply evidence-based strategies to engage fathers and non-birthing parents in perinatal mental health support and family-centered care.
1.5 L CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN offered IBCLE CERP areas: Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology
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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:
August 25th 2026 Discontinuing Chin Pulls & Cheek Stimulation, Rachel Peiffer BRN, IBCLC
September 22nd 2026 Lactation and Work: Ethically Guiding Clients Through Workplace Barriers, Jessica Lee, J.D.
October 27th 2026 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.
