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Call to Action: Public Comment in Support of Fully Funding SB 65
SB 65 is on the agenda for the Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 3 hearing TODAY! We are calling on our community of supporters to voice your support for fully funding SB 65, the California Momnibus Act, during the public comment period. How to Call in for Public Comment: 1. Dial: 844-291-6364 / Access Code: 3531283 2. You’ll be placed in a “waiting room” and…
Read MoreHow the marketing of formula milk influences our decisions on infant feeding
More than half of parents and pregnant women (51%) surveyed for a new WHO/UNICEF report say they have been targeted with marketing from formula milk companies, much of which is in breach of international standards on infant feeding practices. The report, How marketing of formula milk influences our decisions on infant feeding, draws on interviews…
Read MoreMultilingual Breastfeeding Resources
The Carolina Global Breastfeeding Institute, in partnership with the Connecticut Department of Public Health, launched the Ready, Set, Baby website and curriculum in Arabic. The website contains all the content from the English version of the Ready, Set, Baby curriculum and allows expectant parents to choose a self-paced experience to prepare for their breastfeeding journey.…
Read MoreNo, Green Breast Milk is NOT an Indication that You Have COVID-19
There has been a viral picture going around the Internet of a mother saying that her breast milk turned green when she and her baby tested positive for COVID. So is green breast milk really an indication of COVID? First, a mother’s breast milk has nutrients that are specifically made for her infant. That is especially true…
Read MoreDads, Not Just Moms, Need To Start Shouting For Paid Family Leave
In a 2019 piece for Family Values at Work, my husband shared his thoughts about the need for paid family leave for men. Since then, we’ve seen some changes—the Biden administration’s social spending bill, which includes a provision for four weeks of paid family and medical leave—not exactly robust but better than nothing—passed the house narrowly last November.…
Read MoreMeet our Board President, Angeles Nelson
Prior to her involvement in the San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition, Angeles had her own personal breastfeeding story as the mom to four children, all of whom she breastfed. Two of her children experienced tongue-ties which really challenged her goals of breastfeeding. She sought out as much support and education as she could and ended…
Read MoreA Look Back at SDCBC’s Activism in 2021
What a year! In the face of a pandemic, San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition continues to protect, promote and support breastfeeding through education, outreach, advocacy, and service in our community. Here is a look back at what the coalition has done in 2021. Continue to put together our signature Breastfeeding Resource Guide for families in both English and…
Read MoreFunding the Next Generation of SD County Lactation Leaders
San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition (SDCBC) raises over $5,500 in matching donations for lactation education scholarship fund. GivingTuesday There’s #BlackFriday and #CyberMonday…and then there’s #GivingTuesday, an international day of giving! Giving Tuesday is about all of us coming together and giving back to do extraordinary things, and this year our community joined together to advance…
Read MoreTake Action before 2021 Ends
The year is quickly coming to a close but we are still busy mobilizing support to pass key policies that will drastically improve the lives of San Diego County babies and families. Click the links below to help us pass three key pieces of Federal legislation before 2022. Take Action – > Pass Build Back Better in…
Read MoreJoin our Board of Directors
Join our Board and Make an Impact! The San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition is currently looking for candidates who reflect the full diversity of the communities that we serve to fill vacancies on the Board of Directors for 2022. Our current Board of Directors is comprised of a passionate, diverse group of individuals from various…
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