Educational Webinars
The San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition (SDCBC) originally started in response to the lack of proper lactation education for healthcare professionals such as physicians, nurses, midwives, pediatric dentists, etc. This lack of education results in very poor support and promotion of the documented benefits of breastfeeding–the healthiest start for a baby.
For over 25 years, it has been the SDCBC’s vision that all healthcare professionals in San Diego County will be knowledgeable about, promote, and provide support for breastfeeding. Hosting multiple seminars every year is one of the ways we can ensure all healthcare professionals have the opportunity to receive current, accurate, scientifically valid, and culturally sensitive information.
2021 SDCBC Breastfeeding Webinar Series
ALL WEBINARS WILL BE BROADCAST THROUGH ZOOM.
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WEBINARS ARE CURRENTLY FREE FOR MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS!
Breastsleeping: Humankind’s Oldest & Most Successful Sleep & Feeding Arrangement
May 22, 2021: 10:00-11:30 AM - FREE!
Professor James J. McKenna, PhD, MA, is recognized as the world’s leading authority on mother-infant cosleeping and its relationship to breastfeeding and SIDS. He is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and received the 2008 “Anthropology in the Media Award” from the American Anthropological Association in recognition of his extensive work with television, radio and print media in educating the public on the importance of anthropological concepts. His newest book, “Safe Infant Sleep: Expert Answers to Your Cosleeping Questions”, for both medical professionals and the public, was published in 2020.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Jasone Sauberan, PharmD
Drugs in Milk: Kinetics, Counseling, & Correct Compendia
Saturday, June 26, 2021
10-11 AM PDT
Jason Sauberan, PharmD is a research pharmacist for the Neonatal Research Institute at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Newborns, and a practicing neonatal-perinatal clinical pharmacist.
His research interests include neonatal nutrition, drug formulations, antimicrobial therapy, and drugs in breastmilk. A drug information providing enthusiast, he has been assistant author of the NIH-NLM LactMed database since its introduction in 2003, co-editor of the AAP Nelson’s Pediatric and Neonatal Antimicrobial Therapy handbooks, contributor to the AAP Red Book, and Scientific Advisor to Mother-to-Baby California and the Mommy’s Milk Research Biorepository. He is a long term member of SDCBC. He always enjoys being called upon by his lactation consultant or maternal health counselor colleagues for help handling tricky maternal medication scenarios.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Jenny Thomas MD, MPH, IBCLC, FAAP, FABM
The Science Supporting Exclusive Breastfeeding: The Microbiome & Epigenetics
Saturday, July 24, 2021
10-11 AM PDT
Dr. Jenny Thomas is a pediatrician and breastfeeding medicine specialist in Franklin, Wisconsin, and is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Community and Family Medicine and Pediatrics at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). She has been an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) since 2003. She is now serving on the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Section on Breastfeeding Executive Board after spending several years as the Chief of the Chapter Breastfeeding Coordinators. She is a founder and an Immediate-past Chairperson of the Wisconsin Breastfeeding Coalition. She is the author of "Dr. Jen's Guide to Breastfeeding." She has received national awards for teaching, advocacy for children, and innovation within her practice and community.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
MORE 2021 WEBINARS TBA!
Previous Educational Seminars
Breastfeeding-Friendly San Diego Workshop
February 29, 2020
“Supporting Breastfeeding in Child Care” co-hosted with Lactation Supportive Environments at UCSD Center for Community Health.
Breastfeeding education, resources, and giveaways for child care providers and center staff to support their families! For online training please visit our BFSD page
Breastfeeding and Cosleeping
Professor James J. McKenna is recognized as the world’s leading authority on mother-infant cosleeping in relationship to breastfeeding and SIDS.
Breastfeeding and Tongue Tie
August 3, 2019
Breastfeeding-the Tongue and Beyond: Controversies, Confusions, & Unknowns
Controversies, misconceptions, and confusion abound in the identification and management of ankyloglossia.
Breastfeeding and the Law
March 30, 2019
“Breastfeeding & The Law: A Right, Not a Privilege!” will share the latest state and federal legal frameworks around protections for breastfeeding mothers and babies in public, private, and workplace settings.
Birth, Bonding & Breastfeeding
Breastmilk Matters
March 10, 2018
“Breastmilk Matters: Maternal Controversies” with Susan Crowe, MD.
Learn more about how formula advertising, breast pumps, and maternity leave can impact breastfeeding success.