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ACBreastfeeds
News and more from Alameda County Breastfeeding Coalition (ACBC)
The mission of the Alameda County Breastfeeding Coalition is to collaborate as a community to promote, protect, and support breastfeeding for all families.
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Celebrate National Breastfeeding Month with ACBC
Join us for our Quarterly Coalition Meeting
Wednesday Aug 2, 2023 9:00 to 11:00 AM
Together we will learn about the great work being done in our community and share many new terrific resources!
Join the Zoom meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86238767107?pwd=RDMvQUpOY1FUS2tnMHM3ckU0MXJsZz09
Meeting ID: 862 3876 7107 Passcode: 873894
USA 888 808 6929 US Toll-free
Click HERE for a copy of the flyer to share
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Please follow us on social media to share messages each week!
Facebook and Instagram
@dare2bwell
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Survey: Share your story
ACBC would love to learn about all the wonderful lactation support our community counts on for support!
Please share these flyers with your communities to encourage them to share their stories.
Here is the link to the survey
Click HERE for a color pdf of the flyer to share.
Click HERE for a black & white pdf of the flyer to share
If you complete the super short survey by August 1st, you may have a chance to win $25 gift card to Target.
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Breastfeeding Promotion Kit | |
Email acbreastfeeds@acgov.org to receive your kit! | |
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Our coalition is partnering with the WIC Regional Breastfeeding Liaison program to deliver breastfeeding promotion kits to over 100 clinics and health care provider offices during World Breastfeeding Week!
The kit includes everything you need to set up an attractive display table with fun and educational take away materials for families (like our new pocket guide featured below).
We are inviting each practice to take a picture of their team with the display sharing "This is our why..." response which we will highlight in next month's newsletter to show all the wonderful support for breastfeeding in practices across the County.
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NEW Breastfeeding Pocket Guide
This fold out pocket guide includes all the essential messages that are encouraged for all expectant and new parents wanting to start strong with breastfeeding, including:
- doctor recommendations
- benefits to infant and mother
- how to make plenty of milk
- position and latch
- early breastfeeding support
- hand expression
- how to know baby is getting enough
- supplementation tips
- local resources for support.
Currently available in English
Spanish and other languages coming soon!
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Contact Jeanne.Kettles@acgov.org to request copies | |
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Upcoming events: Special August 1 Edition
Please send information about your Breastfeeding Awareness Events to acbreastfeeds@acgov.org
so we can share them with the community through our August 1 Special Edition!
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New Federal Laws Protect the Rights of Pregnant, Postpartum, and Lactating Workers | |
In 2022, two new federal laws were passed that help protect the rights of millions of pregnant, birthing, and lactating employees nationwide. In California, these rights are even stronger, and some locations in California (including San Francisco) provide additional rights and protections. Employees should be sure to find out what their rights are, and what they can do if they believe they have been denied their rights. | |
Under the “PUMP” Act for Nursing Mothers, which went into effect on December 29, 2022 (with full remedies provisions added as of April 28, 2023), almost all lactating employees now have the right to break time and a private, non-bathroom space to express milk for one year after the birth of their child. The previous federal lactation accommodation law, passed as part of the Affordable Care Act in 2010, extended this right only to “non-exempt” workers (generally, this means those who are paid hourly). Here in California, we’ve had these rights – and more (including no time limit after the child’s birth) – for every employee for over 20 years!
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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which went into effect on June 27, 2023, requires employers with over 15 employees to provide reasonable accommodations during pregnancy and postpartum; in California, similar laws were already in place for employers with FIVE or more employees. While the PWFA permits some smaller employers to request an exemption on the basis of “undue hardship,” California law provides no such exemption.
Please share this information and related resources with those you serve, and within your communities and networks, so all employees know their rights. Click HERE for additional information and resources.
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Program Highlight: Epic Infant Feeding Assessment | |
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In this recorded webinar:
- Diana Mahar, MD, MSc, IBCLC,FAAP, Chapter Breastfeeding Coordinator for the Northern California Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics shares the key elements of an infant feeding assessment in the pediatric office visit.
- Erin Gutierrez, MD, Associate Director of Pediatrics at La Clínica de La Raza Community Health Center and leading clinical advisor for the OCHIN Epic Infant Feeding Assessment walks through the new navigation and flow sheets with tips for flow and use.
Click on the image to download the flyer with link to access the recording
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WIC News: New WIC Livermore Location | |
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The Alameda County Public Health Department WIC program just confirmed a new location in Livermore: 150 N L St., Livermore, CA 94550
Stay tuned for details on an open house celebration, or contact Alameda County WIC to learn more.
Alameda County WIC
Enrollment link: https://qrcodes.pro/mgd8aE
Appointment line: (510) 595-6400
Lactation Support: (510) 268-4247
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Announcements and Training | |
Breastfeeding Support Strategies for Late Preterm Infants with Sandra Cole
SAVE THE DATE: July 26, 2023
11:30am-1:00pm
This free webinar will provide clear, simple, evidence-based solutions and effective feeding techniques lactation consultants, nurses and other clinical care providers can use to support late-preterm infant feeding.
This webinar will be co-sponsored by the California Breastfeeding Coalition and California WIC Association to provide Nursing Education Units and CERPs.
Register HERE
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Center for Lactation Equity Scholarships
Apply by July 31, 2023
The National Lactation Consultant Alliance's (NLCA) Center for Lactation Equity has announced two scholarships to increase access to the IBCLC credential for persons of color living within the US with demonstrated financial need.
- One Lactation Education Resources "Lactation Consultant Training Program Enriched (LCTP)" 95+ hour course
- One Lactation Education Resources "IBCLE Exam Review" general education course
For more information, click HERE.
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iLactation Barbara Wilson-Clay Scholarship
Apply by July 31, 2023
iLactation is offering the Barbara Wilson-Clay scholarship for an aspiring IBCLC. The scholarship includes full registration for the upcoming iLactation conference (15+ CERPs), and a hard copy of the 7th edition of The Breastfeeding Atlas by Barbara Wilson-Clay and Kay Hoover. For more information, click HERE.
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The Lactation Network Fund
Apply by July 31, 2023
The Lactation Network fund is a grant program to support and empower aspiring and re-certifying IBCLCs from underrepresented communities. For more information on their priority areas and application process, click HERE.
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IABLE Abstract Presentation Day
Friday August 4, 2023 6:45 AM - 1:50 PM
IABLE (Institute for the Advancement of Breastfeeding & Lactation Education) is holding a free accredited forum during World Breastfeeding Week where presenters share their research and quality improvement outcomes. Recording available for those who have registered. Register HERE.
IABLE Clinical Case Discussion Webinar
Sunday August 13, 2023 5:00 - 7:15 PM
This month's clinical case discussion webinar is titled "A Case of an Infant Who Would Not Latch." The webinar is free with suggested donation to the scholarship fund. Recording available for those who have registered. Register HERE.
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WIC-NIC
City of Berkeley WIC
Friday August 4, 2023 1:00-3:00 PM
George Florence Park 2121 10th St., Berkeley
ACBC members are all welcome to join the City of Berkeley WIC-NIC to celebrate and promote breastfeeding.
For questions, email wicprogram@berkeleyca.gov.
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ILCA 2023 Annual Conference
August 13-15, 2023
In-person & Virtual
The ILCA 2023 Annual Conference will be in person in Las Vegas, Nevada and also feature a virtual experience. It will present the latest up-to-date studies on lactation by top experts in the field, offering more than 30 CERPS. Early bird pricing is available until June 12. Learn more HERE.
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Virtual Peer Counselor Training
A More Excellent Way
Save the Date: August 14-18, 2023
Save the date for this 20-hour training and increase your breastfeeding, knowledge, skills, and supportive techniques. Registration opens in July. Learn more HERE.
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Alameda County Breastfeeding Coalition (ACBC)
is a growing network of community care providers, lactation professionals, peer counselors, health educators, hospitals, WIC, public health programs, child care providers and many more!
We provide free training and opportunities to network, grow community and create change.
ACBC meets four times a year
We are currently meeting by Zoom, but hope to return to more in-person events this year!
Please contact us if you need meeting information.
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