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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March 10th 2026 (2nd Tuesday)
12:30pm - 1:30pm PT ​
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Summit Scholarship Recipients-
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presented by
Emily Downing
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Feeding the Parent, Fueling the Baby: Integrating Nutrition into Lactation Support from Pregnancy Through Postpartum
presented by
Lisa Kreeger
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Bridge Prenatal
Veronica Tingzon, BSN, RN, IBCLC
Kiera Schminke, CLC, MPH, CHES
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February 3rd 2026 (Note-1st Tuesday)
12:30pm - 1:30pm PT ​
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Summit Scholarship Recipients-
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Opening Plenary: How Predatory Formula Marketing Hurts Public Health
presented by
Peggy Werner
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Keynote Plenary: Becoming Whole: The Journey of Healing for Practitioners, Families, and Communities
presented by
Tamika Simpson
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Upcoming Dates:
April 14th 2026 CA Breastfeeding Summit Recaps
May 12th 2026 CA Breastfeeding Summit Recaps
June 9th 2026 CA Breastfeeding Summit Recaps
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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.
March 24rd 2026 (4th Tuesday)
12:30pm - 2:00pm PT
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Supporting Feeding Skills of Late Preterm Infants Part II
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Angela Lober
PhD, MPH, RN, IBCLC
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To watch Part I go to: https://www.iebreastfeeding.org/recorded-sessions
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Objectives:
1. Identify 3 aspects of premature that affect direct breastfeeding 2. Identify 3 strategies to increase infant muscular coordination and stamina for effective feeding
3. Describe an evolving plan of care via shared decision making
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1.5 L CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN offered IBCLE CERP areas: Clinical Skills & Development and Nutrition
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February 24th 2026 (4th Tuesday)
12:30pm - 2:00pm PT​​
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Nourished:
Nourishing Mama-
Mind, Body, and Spirit
With
Janiel L. Henry, Psy.D.
CEO, Founder, & Clinical Director
Women Rise Psychological and Wellness Center
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Objectives:
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Attendees will be able to identify and learn 3 ways to support the mental health of mothers.
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Attendees will be able to identify and learn 3 ways to support the physical health of mothers.
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Attendees will be able to identify and learn 3 ways to support the spiritual health of mothers.
1.5 L CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN offered IBCLE CERP areas: Psychology, Sociology & Anthropology and Clinical Skills: Education and Communication
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Upcoming Dates:
April 28th 2026 Kristy Roloff, D.O., MFM, OB/GYN, Pregnancy and Labor Complications Impacting Lactation
May 26th 2026 Tonya Lang, MPH, IBCLC, AANHPI Heritage Month
June 23rd 2026 Jena King, Ph.D., Clinic Coordinator, The Center for Men’s Excellence
Virtual
Hospital Collaborative
Hospital Collaborative Dates 2026
April 28th 2026
July 28th 2026
October 27th 2026
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If you have more questions, contact us at hospitalcollaborative@iebreastfeeding.org
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February 24th 2026
2:15pm - 3:15pm PT
Supporting Birthing and Bonding in the Hospitals
PUMPING 101: When, Where and Why to use a Breastpump?
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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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Is there a written Policy regarding breastpumps and or pumping usage?
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What are your current recommendations about pumping?
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What education or resources are you giving to families to obtain a breast pump?
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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.
