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Upcoming Montana Lactation Events“Hands-On Training to Support the Breastfeeding Mom” Billings, June, 20-22 2018.
Feeding & Swallowing Disorders in Infancy: Implications for Breast & Bottle Feeding - Billings June 28 & 29th. Certified Lactation Counselor Course - Great Falls - October 8-12 |
Hands on Training to Support the Breastfeeding Mom Scholarship - June 20-22, 2018
The Montana Breastfeeding Coalition is pleased to offer one scholarship for the “Hands-On Training to Support the Breastfeeding Mom” with expert Camie Goldhammer. This 20-hour training offers CEUs and meets the baby-friendly requirements. Camie Jae Goldhammer, MSW, LICSW, IBCLC (Sisseton-Wahpeton) is founder and chair of the Native American Breastfeeding Coalition of Washington. Her work focuses on the effects of historical and complex traumas on American Indian/Alaska Native families, inequity in breastfeeding support and food/tribal sovereignty through breastfeeding.The $300 scholarship will help offset registration and lodging expenses. Please forward completed application found below to TMiller6@mt.gov by June, 1st. 2018.
The Montana Breastfeeding Coalition is pleased to offer one scholarship for the “Hands-On Training to Support the Breastfeeding Mom” with expert Camie Goldhammer. This 20-hour training offers CEUs and meets the baby-friendly requirements. Camie Jae Goldhammer, MSW, LICSW, IBCLC (Sisseton-Wahpeton) is founder and chair of the Native American Breastfeeding Coalition of Washington. Her work focuses on the effects of historical and complex traumas on American Indian/Alaska Native families, inequity in breastfeeding support and food/tribal sovereignty through breastfeeding.The $300 scholarship will help offset registration and lodging expenses. Please forward completed application found below to TMiller6@mt.gov by June, 1st. 2018.
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ButteBreastfeeds! Cut-outs
2018 MONTANA BREASTFEEDS Cut-Out Grant - Available June 1st!
In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, the MSBC will offer one $500 award to a local MT breastfeeding coalitions/ support groups 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.
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In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, the MSBC will offer one $500 award to a local MT breastfeeding coalitions/ support groups 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.
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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. |
