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Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of our community by protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding through education, outreach, advocacy, and service. We strive to make breastfeeding possible by working with mothers, businesses, health care professionals, and the community.

Mission Statement

The San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition is a 501©3 non-profit organization that has been serving the San Diego bringing together health care providers, agencies, organizations, individuals, families, and other breastfeeding advocates to support, protect and promote breastfeeding who are passionate about making breastfeeding attainable for all families in the San Diego and Imperial Counties.

Thank you for helping us raise $5,616.96 during our GivingTuesday campaign!

Because of your generosity, we will be able to continue to give scholarships for UCSD's Lactation Education program-- providing opportunities for more people to increase lactation support in the communities that need it the most! If you still would like to donate, click here.

Join us for our 2022 Educational Events

Marijuana & CBD During Lactation: THC for Two?

1 CEU Contact Hour 1 L-CERP Pharmacology & Toxicology-Cannabis Marijuana is now legal for recreational use in eleven ...

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News & Updates

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Dads, Not Just Moms, Need To Start Shouting For Paid Family Leave

Jan 14, 2022

In a 2019 piece for Family Values at Work, my husband shared his thoughts about the need for paid family ...

Meet our Board President, Angeles Nelson

Jan 1, 2022

Prior to her involvement in the San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition, Angeles had her own personal breastfeeding story ...

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A Look Back at SDCBC’s Activism in 2021

Dec 15, 2021

What a year! In the face of a pandemic, San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition continues to protect, promote ...

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Funding the Next Generation of SD County Lactation Leaders

Dec 13, 2021

San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition (SDCBC) raises over $5,500 in matching donations for lactation education scholarship fund. GivingTuesday ...

Take Action before 2021 Ends

Dec 10, 2021

The year is quickly coming to a close but we are still busy mobilizing support to pass key ...

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Breastfeeding can have great, tender moments, but

Breastfeeding can have great, tender moments, but there can also be bumps along the road. Know that you can always get help from your local WIC agency. Whether you are pregnant or just had your baby, it is not too late to reach out and ask for help and resources. 💜

Learn more about WIC Breastfeeding Support at sdwic.com or https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov

#WICSpeaksBF #WICbreastfeeding #WICresources #SDbreastfeeding #lactationsupport #lactationeducation #breastfeedingsupport #breastfeedingeducation #SDWIC #weloveWIC

Right now, we need everyone who cares about infant

Right now, we need everyone who cares about infant health, to tell a friend about milk donation. 💜

Check out these amazing milk banks to learn more

UC Health Milk Bank @ucmilkbank (San Diego, CA)

The Milk Bank @themilkbank (Greater Midwest, US)

#sdbreastfeeding #milkbank #milkbanking #donormilk #milkdonation #breastfeedingeducation #lactationeducation #lactationadvocacy #Breastfeedingadvocacy #sandiegomama #sandiegofamily #nicubaby #niculife #nicumom

Marijuana & CBD during Lactation: THC for Two? Jo

Marijuana & CBD during Lactation: THC for Two?

Join us for our first live educational webinar for 2022! This is a highly requested topic and we are excited to learn with you.

We are grateful to have the knowledgable and passionate, Marie Zahorick, MS, APRN, FNP-C, IBCLC guide us through this presentation.

Marie will discuss the psychoactive potential of both these substances, their similarities, and their differences. We will also discuss the large gap in knowledge and lack of research on both. Finally, Marie will share an educational, harm-reduction approaches the IBCLC can take with mothers to give information while maintaining a trusted partnership.

Register Now for Early Bird Pricing $15 (ends 1/13/22)
bit.ly/THCfortwoSDCBC
Link in Bio

#sdbreastfeeding #lactationsupport #breastfeedingsupport #breastfeedingeducation #lactationeducation #breastfeedinggoals #sandiegomom #sandiegomama #sandiegofamilies #sandiegobaby #lactationcounselor
#MarijuanaAndBreastfeeding #breastfeeding #marijuana #cannabis #THC #marijuanaandbreastfeeding #bfing #marijuanauseandbreastfeeding #breastfeeding #continuingeducationcredits #continuingeducation #cerps #ibclc #medicalwebinar #pain #painmanagement #pharmacology

The CDC Hospitals Promoting Breastfeeding program

The CDC Hospitals Promoting Breastfeeding program provides critical support to advance breastfeeding continuity of care and increase access to lactation-friendly environments in states, hospitals, and communities. These high-value, low-cost public health interventions positively impact the health of communities, and they've never been more important.

The President's Budget includes level funding of $9.5M from FY 2021 for the CDC Hospitals Promoting Breastfeeding program. Let's raise our voices together to call for increased investment of $20M for breastfeeding families!

Take Action Here or Visit Link in Bio
https://usbreastfeeding.salsalabs.org/fy22action/index.html

#breastfeedingeducation #lactationeducation #lactationadvocacy #breastfeedingadvocacy #breastfeedingsupport #lactationsupport #presidentbudget #federaladvocacy #sdbreastfeeding

Need Support? 🤷🏽‍♀️ Check out our San

Need Support? 🤷🏽‍♀️

Check out our San Diego County Breastfeeding Resource Guide for referrals to lactation professionals in your area.

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Posted @withregram • @liquidgoldgoods Breastfeeding doesn’t always come easy, there will be easier days and hard days but that does not define you as a mother!

I know it’s easy to compare to others breastfeeding journey but I can promise that you are doing the absolute best!

You got this mama, if you’re ever struggling, I am one message away!
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Every week we feature amazing support resources fr

Every week we feature amazing support resources from our San Diego County Breastfeeding Resource Guide. This week we are highlighting Mamas & Milk @mamasandmilk 🌼

Mamas & Milk was created by International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Dawn Dickerson, to help parents navigate the uncertainty of pregnancy, birth, infant feeding, and parenthood. Combining knowledge and quality information with the art and wisdom of ages, they support you where you are today. They recognize the nuances and variations of individual humans. They know what is normal, what is common, and the difference between them. They have been there and we are on your side.

Mamas & Milk is an actively practicing anti-racist and inclusion-focused company. They work to educate themselves on the systemic discrepancies that affect BIPOC and LGBTQ+ families and communities, especially in relation to pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and feeding their babies. They know this journey of unlearning takes continuous work. They appreciate and listen to feedback on when we can do better.

Mamas & Milk is currently offering breastfeeding support and yoga classes at RISE Prime Wellness - 5550 Carmel Mountain Rd, #208, San Diego, CA 92130. Visit their website www.mamasandmilk.com for the latest updates on their classes, support groups, or to set up a lactation consultation.

💜Need more resources and support? Download our FREE San Diego County Resource Guide at https://breastfeeding.org/sdcbc-resource-guide/

💜Want to highlight your business or services? Email us sdcbc@breastfeeding.org for more information

#breastfeedingsupport #lactationsupport #sandiegobreastfeeding #sandiegomom #sandiegofamily #breastfeedingsupportgroup #sdresourceguide #communityspotlight #lamesacalifornia #sandiegocounty #sandiegoibclc #sandiegomidwife #sandiegobirth

Happy New Year Advocates and Supporters! 🎉 We

Happy New Year Advocates and Supporters! 🎉

We want to help you reach your 2022 breastfeeding goals! 👏👏👏 Reach out to our warmline to get answers to your bodyfeeding/breastfeeding questions and be connected to local lactation support persons and services. 💜

1-800-371-MILK(6455)

#sdbreastfeeding #lactationsupport #breastfeedingsupport #breastfeedingeducation #lactationeducation #breastfeedinggoals #2022goals #lactationsupportwarmline #breastfeedingsupporthotline #sandiegomom #sandiegomama #sandiegofamilies #sandiegobaby #lactationcounselor

Marijuana is now legal for recreational use in 18

Marijuana is now legal for recreational use in 18 states and legal for medicinal use in 36 states. CBD oil, a hemp derivative, is legalized in 50 states. Due to the popularity of these substances, lactating parents often assume legality equals safety.

During our webinar on January 20th at 10am PST Marie Zahorick, MS, APRN, FNP-C, IBCLC will discuss the psychoactive potential of both these substances, their similarities, and their differences. She will also discuss the large gap in knowledge and lack of research on both. Finally, she will speak on educational, harm-reduction approaches the IBCLC can take with parents to give information while maintaining a trusted partnership.

Register Now for Early Bird Pricing $15 (ends 1/13/22)
bit.ly/THCfortwoSDCBC (Link in Bio)

#MarijuanaAndBreastfeeding #breastfeeding #marijuana #cannabis #THC #marijuanaandbreastfeeding #bfing #marijuanauseandbreastfeeding #effectsofmarijuanaonbreastmilk #breastfeeding #continuingeducationcredits #continuingeducation #cerps #ibclc #medicalwebinar #pain #painmanagement #pharmacol #pharmacology #sandiegocountybreastfeedingcoalition #medicalwebinar

Marijuana & CBD during Lactation: THC for Two? Jo

Marijuana & CBD during Lactation: THC for Two?

Join us for our first live educational webinar for 2022! This is a highly requested topic and we are excited to learn with you.

We are grateful to have the knowledgable and passionate, Marie Zahorick, MS, APRN, FNP-C, IBCLC guide us through this presentation.

Marie will discuss the psychoactive potential of both these substances, their similarities, and their differences. We will also discuss the large gap in knowledge and lack of research on both. Finally, Marie will share an educational, harm-reduction approaches the IBCLC can take with mothers to give information while maintaining a trusted partnership.

Register Now for Early Bird Pricing $15 (ends 1/13/22)
bit.ly/THCfortwoSDCBC
Link in Bio

#sdbreastfeeding #lactationsupport #breastfeedingsupport #breastfeedingeducation #lactationeducation #breastfeedinggoals #2022goals #lactationsupportwarmline #breastfeedingsupporthotline #sandiegomom #sandiegomama #sandiegofamilies #sandiegobaby #lactationcounselor

Cheers to brighter days in 2022! We look forward

Cheers to brighter days in 2022!

We look forward to continuing to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding alongside you!
Thank you for your support towards making breastfeeding possible for San Diego County infants and families!

With love and gratitude,
San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition Board, Staff, and Members

#sdbreastfeeding #sandiegobreastfeeds #lactationsupport #lactationadvocacy #breastfeedingsupport #breastfeedingeducation #policyadvocacy #communitybuilding

Have you tried this Pumping Hack? Posted @withreg

Have you tried this Pumping Hack?

Posted @withregram • @mother.ly

Did you know using a warm compress on your breast during pumping can increase your milk supply by up to 40%? Watch this video to learn how to make the easiest warm compress using items you already have at home.

#breastfeedingeducation #lactationeducation #sdbreastfeeding #sandiegobreastfeeds #pumpingmom #pumpinghack #breastfeedingadvocacy

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