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MT Breastfeeding News

  Open Montana Breastfeeds!
​Cut-Out Project

Application to apply for the popular MSBC Cut-​Out Project to normalize breastfeeding is now available. Deadline to apply, May 27, 2019. Application below.

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Its A Wrap! - 2019 MT Breastfeeding Conference! Thank you to all who attended the 2019 Breastfeeding Learning Collaborative in Bozeman. Complete your online evaluations to obtain your provider cerps. Speaker notes are available a the collaborative website.

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Montana joins the ZIPMILK Lactation Consultant Database.​ ZipMilk provides listings for breastfeeding support in your MT community by ZIP Code. Interested in adding your contact to the database... read on More...

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 MT State Bar Accommodates Breastfeeding Examinees

In October, the Supreme Court of Montana amended MT Bar Exam rules to accommodate breastfeeding examinees to allow pumps, space & stop clock breaks. More...

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MSBC Scholarships/Grants
The MT Breastfeeding cut-out project grant is now available. More information here. 

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MT Breastfeeding Trainings

 ​Missoula Breastfeeding Conference October, 2019 - Missoula  (TBA)
Breastfeeding & Food Sovereignty
August -2019 - Billings  (TBA) 
Certified Lactation Counselor Course
March, 2020 -  Great Falls
MT Breastfeeding Collaborative
April,  2020 - (TBA)
Certified Lactation Counselor Course
May, 2020  - (TBA)

 MT Baby-Friendly Hospitals!
North Valley Hospital (Whitefish)
Community Medical Center (Missoula)
Barrett Healthcare (Dillon)
Livingston Heathcare
Central Montana Medical Center (Lewistown)
Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital (Hamilton)
St. Peters Healthcare (Helena)
Glendive Medical Center
Blackfeet Community Hospital (Browning)
Community Hospital of Anaconda

​MT Breastfeeding Laws Here

About the MSBC

The Montana State Breastfeeding Coalition was started in 2006 and operates under the umbrella of Eat Right Montana/Action for Healthy Kids Organization. The goals of the MSBC include supporting, promoting and protecting breastfeeding for a healthier Montana.

Each year the MSBC offers educational breastfeeding scholarships and local coalition building grants. The MSBC also supports breastfeeding policy and lactation accomodation worksite initiatives. The Montana State Breastfeeding Coalition supports the annual lactation networking event at the annual Breastfeeding Learning Collaborative held each Spring.  

The MSBC welcomes your support and invites those interested to become a member of the Eat Right Montana Organization. We also invite you to become a friend of the MSBC to receive our quarterly newsletter and apply for scholarships. Become a friend here. ​

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