"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."
"All staff should be required to take this course!!"
"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!"
"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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"Disrupting Burnout” summarized by LeeAnn Contreras
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Panel Plenary -- “Advancing Pasteurized Donor Human Milk: National, State, and Local Efforts for NICU Care” summarized by Hazel Santiago
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Workshop 2: Diaper Diagnostics: Decoding Infant Elimination summarized by Carlie Scholtz
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Upcoming Dates:
April 8th 2025 Breastfeeding Summit Scholarship Recipient Recap
May 13th 2025 CA Breastfeeding Summit Scholarship Recipient Recap
June 10th 2025 Breastfeeding Summit Scholarship Recipient Recap
March 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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Workshop 3: The Role of Lactation Professionals in Infant Care: Case Studies on Collaborative Success
summarized by Janice Ferrer
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Plenary: “Breastfeeding Blues: An Integrated Approach to Understanding and Supporting the Relationship Between Perinatal Mental Health and Infant Feeding Challenges”
summarized by Peggy Werner
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Plenary: “Letting Down While Hot Flashing: A Perimenopausal Guide to Lactation”
summarized by Lauren Stapp
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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 ($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
With
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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March 25th 2025 (4th Tuesday)
12:30pm - 2:00pm PT
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Critical Thinking: Herbal Options in Lactation Care​​
with
Melissa Cole, MS, IBCLC
@lunalactation
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Objectives:
1. Identify resources on clinical galactagogue information and safety
2. Utilize critical thinking skills when discussing herbal care plan options
3. Critically think about a personalized approach to galactagogue support during lactation
4. Describe ways galactagogues may impact physiological action when it comes to lactation support
5. Describe benefits and contraindications for each galactagogue presented
1.5 L CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN offered IBCLE CERP areas: Pathology: Maternal and Pharmacology & Toxicology
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Upcoming Dates:
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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