"One of the best online classes I have ever taken. Kept me active, alert and wanting to participate."
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"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!"
"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."
"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.
June 10th 2025 (2nd Tuesday)
12:30pm - 1:30pm PT ​
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California Breastfeeding Coalition (CBC) Summit Scholarship Recipients’ Presentations
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Workshop 1: “The Liver Pathway - Why it is the Root of Many Parental Lactation Challenges” summarized by Priya Kalyan-Masih
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Workshop 2: Breastfeeding - As seen through the lens of multiple people: OBGYNs, Pediatricians, Nurses, Family and finally the Breastfeeding Parent summarized by Renee Armstrong
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Plenary: “Evolving Information on the Safety of Cannabis and Other Substance Use in Lactation” summarized by Lisa Nagle
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Upcoming Dates:
July 8th 2025 CA Breastfeeding Summit Scholarship Recipient Recap
August 12th 2025 Details Coming Soon
September 9th 2025 Details Coming Soon
May 13th 2025 (2nd Tuesday)
12:30pm - 1:30pm PT ​
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California Breastfeeding Coalition (CBC) Summit Scholarship Recipients’ Presentations
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Workshop 3: Your 4-Part Framework for Holistic Management of Breast & Nipple Pain
summarized by Lisa Kreegar
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Plenary: “Supporting Lactating Families After Perinatal Loss: Lessons From the Cherry Blossom Program”
summarized by Kyrstye Bicera
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Plenary: “Infant feeding decisions among people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV): A pilot study” summarized by Sandi DeMarco
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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 24th 2025 (4th Tuesday)
12:30pm - 2:00pm PT
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Breast Health:
A Lifetime of Transformations
With
Christine Starika BS, IBCLC, RLC, CLSP, CE, FILCA
@IBCLCinCA
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Objectives:
1. Name 2 potential external (non-biological) influences on the breast which can cause biological changes within the breast tissue.
2. Describe the 2 main types of tissue in the breast and their approximate ratio to one another.
3. List 3 modifiable risk factors for breast cancer.
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1.5 L CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN offered IBCLE CERP areas: Physiology and Endocrinology & Development and Nutrition
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May 27th 2025 (4th Tuesday)
12:30pm - 2:00pm PT
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Nestle 2.0: Lactation Professionals and Infant Formula Marketing in the Digital Age​​
with
Nicole Longmire MAEd, IBCLC, PMH-C
@MotheringNurtured /@RAD - Moms
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Objectives:
1. Describe new forms of predatory formula marketing online 2. Reflectively critique partnerships between lactation professionals and formula companies
3. Engage in dialogue with fellow professionals regarding the ethical implications of engaging in formula marketing
1.5 E CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN offered IBCLE CERP areas: Clinical Skills: Ethical and Legal Issues
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Upcoming Dates:
July 22nd 2025 TBA Soon
August 26th 2025 TBA Soon
September 23rd 2025 TBA Soon
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Virtual
Hospital Collaborative
July 22nd 2025
2:15pm - 3:15pm PT
Walking Through the 10 Steps to
Baby Friendly
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Addressing pain, common difficulties with the breastfeeding dyad, pacifiers use and alternative feeding methods​
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Step 5. Support mothers to initiate and maintain breastfeeding and manage common difficulties.
Step 9. Counsel mothers on the use and risks of feeding bottles, artificial nipples (teats) and pacifiers.
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1. Addressing common difficulties
2. Treating pain
3. Addressing infants with feeding issues/ Late preterm/ Readmission prevention
4. Pacifier use and alternative feeding methods
5. Skin to skin beyond the golden hour
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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
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 2025-2026
October 28th 2025
February 24th 2026
April 28th 2026
July 28th 2026
October 27th 2026
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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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