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.
September 8th 2026 (2nd Tuesday)
12:30pm - 1:30pm PT
Last Summit Scholarship Recipient-
Feeding the Parent, Fueling the Baby: Integrating Nutrition into Lactation Support from Pregnancy Through Postpartum
presented by
Lisa Kreeger
AND
Enhanced Care Management
presented by
Brenda Ramirez
Senior Associate
Marketing & Communications Manager
Heritage Health Network
October 13th 2026 (2nd Tuesday)
12:30pm - 1:30pm PT
Lactation Accommodation Resources
Tamika Simpson
PsyD, MPH, PMH-C, IBCLC, CHES, CWC-II
CEO & Founder
Sacred Health Empowerment
Consumer Survey Results/Report
Kia Hines
Data & Research Analyst
Maternal Health Network
AND
Role of a Doula & Medi-Cal Benefits
Dr. Priya Kalyan-Masih
CD, MD, CLES
Love Your Best Life LLC
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Upcoming Dates:
November 3rd 2026 (1st Tuesday due to Holidays) Infant & Pregnancy Loss Resources
December-Dark, enjoy the Holidays, see you in 2027
January 2027-No Check-in due the CA Breastfeeding Summit (Jan 26-28)
February 9th 2027 Details coming soon
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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.
September 22nd 2026 (4th Tuesday)
12:30pm - 2:00pm PT
Workplace Lactation Rights in California: What to Know and How to Help
With
Jessica Lee, JD
Center for WorkLife Law
Objectives:
1. Describe how common workplace barriers that can impact lactation success
2. Summarize key legal rights to lactation break time, space, and accommodations
3. Describe paid leave options for lactating and postpartum families
4. Explain how an IBCLC or other care provider can support clients in addressing workplace barriers
5. Identify when and where to ask for assistance supporting lactating clients facing workplace barriers
1.5 E CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN offered IBCLE CERP areas: Ethical & Legal Issues and Public Health & Advocacy
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October 27th 2026 (4th Tuesday)
12:30pm - 2:00pm PST
Pregnancy & Infant Loss: Compassionate Care, Lactation Support, and Community Resources
With
Kiley Hanish
OTD, OTR/L, PMH-C
Return to Zero: Hope
Objectives:
1. Describe the unique emotional and psychosocial experiences associated with perinatal loss.
2. Explain the importance of offering lactation options after perinatal loss, including bereavement milk donation.
3. Identify effective support strategies to provide compassionate and individualized support to bereaved parents.
1.5 L CERPs/CEUs/1.0 BRN offered IBCLE CERP areas: Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology & Clinical Skills
Upcoming Dates:
November 17th 2026 (3rd Tuesday of the month due to Holidays) Lactation Support for Gender Diverse Families
with Jacob Engelsman, IBCLC, ILCA
December 2026 Dark Month Enjoy the Holidays. See you in 2027!!
January 19th 2027 Third Tuesday due to the CA Breastfeeding Summit January 26-28, 2027
Virtual
Hospital Collaborative
Hospital Collaborative Dates 2027
February 23rd 2027
May 25th 2027
July 27th 2027
October 26th 2027
If you have more questions, contact us at hospitalcollaborative@iebreastfeeding.org
October 27th 2026
2:15pm - 3:15pm PT
Bridging the Gap:
Making Breastfeeding Support Work
at the Bedside
Ensure that staff have sufficient knowledge, competence and skills to support breastfeeding/milk production in the perinatal period.
Goal: Identify the real-world barriers OB nurses face and let's share practical, nurse-friendly strategies that improve breastfeeding support without adding unrealistic expectations.
Discussion Topics:
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What are nurses actually up against?
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The “quick fix” problem
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Consistency matters
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Protect breastfeeding while respecting feeding choice
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If you could change ONE thing on your unit that would make it easier for bedside nurses to provide excellent breastfeeding support, what would it be?
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
Perinatal Nurse
IEBfC Board Member & 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.
