Registration Now Open
Breastfeeding Learning Collaborative
April 2nd, Grantree Inn, Bozeman, MT
Join us for Montana's largest conference on lactation & infant nutrition.
Speakers Include:
- Catherine Sullivan
- Jacqueline Wolf
Topics Include!
- Implications of Wet-nursing
- Breastfeeding and Equity
- Table Topic Sessions on: Tongue-tie, Perinatal Mood Disorder, Starting a Baby-Bistro, Become a CLC/IBCLC and more....
INFORMATION & REGISTER HERE!
Breastfeeding Learning Collaborative
April 2nd, Grantree Inn, Bozeman, MT
Join us for Montana's largest conference on lactation & infant nutrition.
Speakers Include:
- Catherine Sullivan
- Jacqueline Wolf
Topics Include!
- Implications of Wet-nursing
- Breastfeeding and Equity
- Table Topic Sessions on: Tongue-tie, Perinatal Mood Disorder, Starting a Baby-Bistro, Become a CLC/IBCLC and more....
INFORMATION & REGISTER HERE!
MSBC NEWS & UPDATES
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Scholarship - 2019 Breastfeeding Learning Collaborative - Deadline March 1, 2019
Scholarship are now available to attend the 2019 Breastfeeding Learning Collaborative "Public Day" April 2nd, 2019 in Bozeman, MT. Download application below. 
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ButteBreastfeeds! Cut-outs
2019 MONTANA BREASTFEEDS! Cut-Out Grant - Application opens March 1st, 2019
In honor of World Breastfeeding Week August 1-7, the MSBC will offer a $500 award to a local MT breastfeeding coalitions/ support group for the purpose of breastfeeding awareness & promotion through the completion of a breastfeeding cut-out project. The aim of this award is to promote breastfeeding in Montana though the expansion of the successful ButteBreastfeeds! cut-outs to more Montana communities. No idea where to start? The MSBC will provide the grant recipient a step-by-step support on how to launch your cut-out project.
In honor of World Breastfeeding Week August 1-7, the MSBC will offer a $500 award to a local MT breastfeeding coalitions/ support group for the purpose of breastfeeding awareness & promotion through the completion of a breastfeeding cut-out project. The aim of this award is to promote breastfeeding in Montana though the expansion of the successful ButteBreastfeeds! cut-outs to more Montana communities. No idea where to start? The MSBC will provide the grant recipient a step-by-step support on how to launch your cut-out project.
Montana State Breastfeeding Coalition Supports Access to Education!
The MSBC is proud to provide access to lactation education trainings including our new lc diversity scholarship. Recent scholarship awards include:
- 3 Scholarships awarded to Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) Trainings in 2017;
- 2 Lactation Consultant Diversity Scholarships in 2017;
- 2 Scholarships for 2017 Missoula Breastfeeding Education Conference on Perinatal Mental Health;
- 4 Scholarships for 2017 Breastfeeding Learning Collaborative;
- 1 IBCLE Mentorship Scholarship to sit for 2018 International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Exam.
- 1 Scholarship for Montana Lactation Advocate to attend US Breastfeeding Coalitions Conference.
The MSBC is proud to provide access to lactation education trainings including our new lc diversity scholarship. Recent scholarship awards include:
- 3 Scholarships awarded to Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) Trainings in 2017;
- 2 Lactation Consultant Diversity Scholarships in 2017;
- 2 Scholarships for 2017 Missoula Breastfeeding Education Conference on Perinatal Mental Health;
- 4 Scholarships for 2017 Breastfeeding Learning Collaborative;
- 1 IBCLE Mentorship Scholarship to sit for 2018 International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Exam.
- 1 Scholarship for Montana Lactation Advocate to attend US Breastfeeding Coalitions Conference.
Montana is #1 in exclusive breastfeeding at 3 & 6 months!
There are many ways that communities can support breastfeeding mothers and babies, and everyone plays a role. The CDC Breastfeeding Report Card provides information on breastfeeding practices and supports in all states. For more breastfeeding statistics and report card findings visit: http://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/pdf/2016breastfeedingreportcard.pdf
There are many ways that communities can support breastfeeding mothers and babies, and everyone plays a role. The CDC Breastfeeding Report Card provides information on breastfeeding practices and supports in all states. For more breastfeeding statistics and report card findings visit: http://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/pdf/2016breastfeedingreportcard.pdf
TRAININGS & WEBINARS
For a list of upcoming and archived lactation education webinars, trainings and podcast taking place in Montana and across the U.S. visit this link. |
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MSBC SUPPORTS " 10 STEPS"
The MSBC supports "best practices in infant nutrition. For more information on MT hospitals seeking Baby-Friendly Designation and "10 Steps" to successful breastfeeding visit this link. |
