OC Breastfeeding Coalition

Postpartum Depression and the Breastfeeding Mom

admin — Wed, 02 May 2012 23:31:16 +0000

Want to learn more about postpartum depression and how it affects the breastfeeding mom?

Join us at our upcoming “Breastfeeding Potpourri” educational event on May 8th ...
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Brea Family Health Fair

admin — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 02:26:34 +0000

Thanks to our volunteers to worked at the Brea Healthy Family Day!

Over 35 quality visitors to the Boobie Booth. Many questions about weaning…met an African American mom who nursed all 6 of her babies! Yeah! More pictures in the Gallery!http://www.ocbreastfeedingcoalition.org/gallery

"Nursing in Public"

Join Us For A Breastfeeding Potpourri May 8th

admin — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 01:48:12 +0000

Click Here To Register: Click & Pledge

Breastfeeding Potpourri Featuring:

Carol Suchy, MSN, IBCLC – “Feeding Assessment and Supplementation Protocols”

Nancy Williams, MA, MFA, IBCLC – “Counseling the High Needs Mother” and one more topic TBD

Chris Betzold, MSN, NP, IBCLC – “Summary and Meta-Analysis of Ductual Infections”

For More Information Click on the 5/8/12 link to the right—->

Where:
St. Jude Centers for Rehabilitation and Wellness Auditorium
2767 E. Imperial Hwy Brea, CA 92821

Cost:
$75 Non-Members/$65 Members (includes breakfast bar, e-materials, and continuing education “CERPs, CME’s”)

Thank You Alan Goldman!

admin — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:26:18 +0000

Many of you already know that a bulk of the work at the OCBFC is done “behind the scenes” by a handful of very dedicated volunteers. We want to take a moment to introduce you to one of these fabulous volunteers. Meet attorney Alan Goldman. We met him through our networks on “LinkedIn”, in the Non-Profit Organization Group. He specializes in working with non-profit organizations and reached out and offered up his expertise in helping us bring our by-laws up to what our organization is doing today. He is located in Ohio. But works remotely very well. Many thanks to Alan for helping us out. We really appreciate it. We have a link to his firm on the Resources tab.

A Woman Making A Difference! Our Own Christine Betzold

admin — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:35:07 +0000

Tomorrow 3/9/12, our own Christine Betzold will be honored as a “Woman Making a Difference in Orange County” by State Senator Lou Correa, tommorrow at the Westminster Community Center. The award recognizes women veterans and women in the public service sector who have dedicated their lives to improving our communities daily, and keeping our nation and community safe. Congratulations Christine. You make us all so proud!

Funds Received to Support Breastfeeding Medicine Collaboration with UCI!

admin — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:42:10 +0000

Recently, the OCBFC received an $8200 dollar grant to do a research project in collaboration with UCI. It will provide breastfeeding medicine and lactation consultant care to mothers with preemie infants 30-36 weeks early. This pilot program will enrolled about 60 mothers; 30 in the intervention and 30 in the control. The control group mothers will received standard care while the intervention will receive care by a specially trained IBCLC and NP. The provider will be contacting mothers while their infants are hospitalized and then see the dyad weekly in the outpatient clinic until the baby is exclusively breastfed and thriving. Breastfeeding outcomes, exclusivity and duration, will be evaluated for 6 months. Milk supply will be evaluated at discharge and data on frequency of maternal complications will also be collected.

Welcome To The OC Breastfeeding Coalition!

admin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:54:03 +0000

The OCBFC Is The Only Non-Profit Multi-Disciplinary Breastfeeding Organization Orange County, California!

The OCBFC was established in 1997 through the leadership of the Orange County Health Care Agency. Since this initial formation, the members of the OCBFC have been actively engaged in “Making Breastfeeding the Cultural Norm” through progressive and innovative programs and ventures. A few examples of these are: Creation of a non-profit organization (March 2001); Teen Mother Breastfeeding Series; Supporting the Breastfeeding Family programs; Strategic collaborations and partnerships with other local non-profit and governmental organizations; Leading the county-wide efforts at the establishments of milk depots in Orange County that will not only increase the milk donor base for Orange County but also promote the use of pasteurized donor milk in our local hospitals. Physician, Nurses, Nurse Practicioners, International Board Certified Lactation Consultants, Lactation Educators, Health Educators, Registered Dieticians, Social Workers, Breastpump Manufacturers, Stay-At-Home Moms, Teachers, and Lawyers represent a small sampling of who makes up the membership at the OCBFC. Each brings to the organization a unique talent and perspecitve that allows us the freedom to see that the path to making breastfeeding cultural norm is not a straight line. We like that! To become a member, just download a copy of our membership brochure, or sign up via Click and Pledge here, and you are on your way.

**Meetings are the third Thursday of the month. Check out our calendar for more info.**

Did you know the OCBFC gave out $5700 in breastfeeding supply grants to Planned Parenthood WIC, University of California at Irvine, MOMs, and Orange County Headstart in 2011? WELL, WE DID! We hope to help other organizations support their breastfeeding clients in 2012. Keep your eyes out for the new grant cycle in August 2012.