Breastfeeding News & Views
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Greetings!
As we wrap up National Breastfeeding Month, here's a highlight of some of the amazing work our community did for World Breastfeeding Week and Black Breastfeeding Week!
Thank you to all of our healthcare providers and community leaders who continue to promote breastfeeding and support our San Diego County families!
We are getting ready to celebrate our 10th Annual Liquid Gold Gala!! Tickets and tables can be purchased directly on our website and there is still plenty of time to donate goods or services for the silent and live auctions. If you know of any businesses who may donate items or services, we would love to know! See below for more information. Please consider donating for such a great cause!
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San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition
Is Recruiting a
Part-time Administrative Coordinator
The SDCBC seeks a passionate breastfeeding advocate and administrative assistant to serve as the San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition’s public face and representative that coordinates all aspects of coalition business in areas of education, outreach, advocacy and research.
Duties would include attending Board meetings and preparing minutes and managing educational seminars, the website, social media platforms, resource guides, bi-weekly newsletter, breast pump grant, various awards and the Liquid Gold Gala.
In addition, the Coordinator would respond to inquiries from the public, health care agencies and professionals, and participate in Breastfeeding-Friendly San Diego and Live Well San Diego projects for the Coalition. Superb communication, computer and organizational skills required. Training will be provided.
This is an opportunity not to be missed with potential for growth into Executive Director!
See attached full position description and submit a cover letter and your resume to Kim Speckhahn, President at kims@breastfeeding.org by Tuesday, September 11, 2018.
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This week falls within the celebration of National Breastfeeding Month, but holds special significance specifically for Black moms, who need critical help reducing the gaping, 40-year racial disparity in breastfeeding rates. To learn more visit http://blackbreastfeedingweek.org/
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The American Red Cross Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program hosted its 4th Annual Black Breastfeeding Week celebration. The event, which was open to the public, provided information, support and praise for families who are considering breastfeeding or who have breastfed. Attendees heard from programs like WIC, Black Infant Health, and For the Village.
Additionally, families were invited to participate in a resource fair, featuring partners like First 5 San Diego, CalWorks, and Grossmont College. The day wrapped up with a breastfeeding game, prizes, and a symbolic group photo of the attendees lifting their babies.
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NCHS WIC’s Global Big Latch On!
North County Health Services celebrated their 2nd Annual Global Big Latch On! event with 259 people in attendance at three NCHS WIC venues on August 3rd during World Breastfeeding Week 2018. NCHS counted 46 moms and babies “latched on” at exactly 10:30 a.m. when mothers around the world gather in community spaces like ours to celebrate parenting and normalize breastfeeding. This year 20,864 children breastfed worldwide during the one minute count!
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Mission Mesa WIC, San Marcos WIC, Escondido WIC collaborated with NCHS Women’s Health & Pediatrics, First Five San Diego, CalFRESH, Feeding San Diego to provide free health screenings and resources. Staff from each WIC site embraced their mothers, babies, toddlers and families to honor and celebrate them. Upbeat music, delicious food and demos, children’s activities raffles for multiple breast pumps, mother goodies, baby goodies, and diaper cakes guaranteed a good time for all.
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But the best part was in the communal sharing and listening of our breastfeeding stories. Real stories that don’t glamorize breastfeeding, but simply normalize the complexity of each woman’s journey.
One mom said it best, “Breastfeeding doesn’t come easy to all, but it is all worth it at the end of the day. When Penelope was born, breastfeeding was painful and hard. It turns out that she was tongue-tied and lip-tied. This was the hardest experience I ever had to deal with, but I was determined to breastfeed no matter what. With the help of my family and WIC, I continued to try until I was able to breastfeed my baby completely. Breastfeeding is now the most beautiful experience I have with my daughter and I’m very thankful I had the opportunity to overcome challenges with breastfeeding.”
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First-time mom Brianne shared, “As a teen mom, I didn’t have much knowledge or a support system for breastfeeding. I almost gave up breastfeeding, but my husband provided comfort and understanding to work through the hump and now my 12 month old son is still enjoying it.”
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The overwhelming message many moms shared about why they love breastfeeding is that they’ve experienced such closeness, such bonding with their babies that they couldn’t have imagined. And knowing they are offering their babies the most nutritious food—human milk—boosts their confidence in themselves as mothers.
“The fact that I can provide everything my baby needs for food, love, and security and give my baby the healthiest start in life is what makes me grateful about breastfeeding! Thanks for having this event for us,” shared grateful WIC mom, Beatriz.
Written by Kim Speckhahn, IBCLC
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Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns
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Sharp Mary Birch Hospital had their 4th Annual Breastmilk Drive on August 6 which brought in a total of 67 gallons of breastmilk providing 34,484 feedings for premature babies--amazing work! Activities included games and prizes for staff, and snacks to share with all Mary Birch employees every day of WBW. They also had raffle prizes for the mothers to share in the fun and celebrate!
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Scripps Encinitas celebrated WBW & Global Latch On celebrations with each member of the Lactation team bringing a goodie each day of the week to celebrate WBW. They had an amazing Big Latch On event with raffles & refreshments!
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Tri-City Medical Center celebrated World Breastfeeding Week through a series of hospital activities for staff and patients. They also included displays in the cafeteria that shared breastfeeding information for all to see!
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SAVE THE DATE!
October 13, 2018
The 10th Annual
Liquid Gold Gala
and Auction
Benefiting the work of the
San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition
for babies, mothers and families of San Diego County
www.breastfeeding.org
Human Milk is
LIQUID GOLD
The Liquid Gold Gala is our primary fundraiser each year and the proceeds enable us to continue our mission to protect, promote and support breastfeeding through education, outreach and advocacy in our community.
You can help!
Download and print the donation letter below and keep a few copies in your vehicle...if you are out and about, ask if a business is willing to donate to support a good cause!
Another opportunity to help us raise money is to discuss Corporate Sponsorship with your employer. Download the Liquid Gold Gala Corporate Sponsorship packet below. Does your employer offer corporate matching for employees' charitable donations?
Donations are 100% tax deductible at their fair market value.
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MoMI CoRE Seminar
Friday, September 14, 2018 – 8:00-9:00 am
“Breast milk and severe neonatal hyperbilirubinemia”
Robert H. Tukey, Ph.D.
Professor, UCSD Department of Pharmacology
Director, UCSD Superfund Research Center
Dr. Tukey will discuss the role of the intestinal metabolism of bilirubin on the development of severe neonatal hyperbilirubinemia. A new model to study the role of breast milk in the development of jaundice will be outlined.
PBS 1120 room- Skaggs School of Pharmacy Building
For more information visit http://milk.ucsd.edu
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Postpartum Health Alliance
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Friday, September 14, 2018 – 9:00-11:30 am
PHA is hosting an education event about the amazing resources provided for low income families and how YOU as a clinician, or allied health professional, can integrate these services into your practice to better serve your patients and clients, and get them the affordable and experienced help they need.
To learn more about the event and register please click here
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To track our nation’s progress on achieving the Healthy People 2020 goals, CDC’s 2018 Breastfeeding Report Card provides a compilation of data on breastfeeding practices and supports.
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2018 Breastfeeding Resource Guides
Download a copy of English and Spanish versions below and be sure to visit our website should you need additional copies.
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Annual membership dues is one of the many ways in which the Coalition generates revenue, enabling our dedicated pursuit to serve breastfeeding families and professionals. Please renew your membership today!
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We could not do our important work without our volunteer Board members. Each member of our Board brings energy and compassion to our organization, offering diverse skills and valuable information to increase SDCBC's impact in our community. If you'd like to learn how to get more involved and join our Board, please join us at our next meeting or contact Nancy Saavedra.
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Please feel free to email sdcbc@breastfeeding.org if you'd like to share a job opportunity or event announcement that is appropriate for our readers...
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