"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."
"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!"
"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.
February 11th 2025 (2nd Tuesday)
12:30pm - 1:30pm PT
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California Breastfeeding Coalition (CBC) Summit Scholarship Recipients’ Presentations
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December 2024 is a Dark Month Enjoy the Holiday Season with family & friends
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January 2025 will only have the Monthly Education Session​, due to the CA Breastfeeding Summit​​​​​​​​​​
Upcoming Dates:
March 11th 2025 Breastfeeding Summit Scholarship Recipient Recap
April 8th 2025 Breastfeeding Summit Scholarship Recipient Recap
May 13th 2025 CA Breastfeeding Summit Scholarship Recipient Recap
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 ($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.
February 25th 2025 (4th Tuesday)
12:30pm - 2:00pm PT
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Examining issues of PMAD's (Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders), Lactation, and Leave in the Workplace
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Tamika Simpson, PsyD, MPH, PMH-C, IBCLC, CHES
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Objectives:
1. Describe the impact of PMAD's on the employee and the workplace.
2. Explain how a lack of support with lactation impacts an employee's mental health.
3. Identify how returning to work could potentially impact lactation and what options are available.
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1.5 L CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN offered IBCLE CERP areas: Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology
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January 21st 2025 (3rd Tuesday due to CA Breastfeeding Summit the 4th Tuesday)
12:30pm - 2:00pm PT
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How Lactation Research Can Impact Exclusive Breastfeeding and The Next Generation of Physicians​​
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Dr. Elaine Hart MD, FACOG
Loma Linda University School Medicine
Objectives:
1. Compare the BABE 2 trials effect of pumped verses hand expressed antenatal breast milk.
2.Understand the impact of utilizing medical student resources in promoting exclusive breastfeeding with the EMBRACE trial.
3. Recognize how participating in lactation research can empower the next generation of physicians to promote and support patients in their breastfeeding journey.
1.5 L CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN offered IBCLE CERP areas: Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology & Clinical Skills
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December-Dark Month
Upcoming Dates:
March 25th 2025 Herbal Support for Lactation and Clinical Thinking Skills with Melissa Cole MS, IBCLC, RLC
April 22nd 2025 Donor Human Milk and NEC with Alison Wolf CPNP, IBCLC
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Virtual
Hospital Collaborative
February 25th 2025
2:15pm - 3:15pm PT
Walking Through the 10 Steps to
Baby Friendly
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Prenatal Education & Continued Support
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Step 3. Discuss the importance and management of breastfeeding with pregnant women and their families.
Step 10. Coordinate discharge so that parents and their infants have timely access to ongoing support and care.
Discussion Topics:
1. Prenatal Classes
2. Follow up care​​
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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
April 22nd 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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