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Upcoming Montana Lactation EventsScholarship - Missoula Breastfeeding Conference
Deadline - Sept. 8, 2017 IBCLE Scholarship Application Deadline - October 13, 2017 Missoula Breastfeeding Conference - Oct. 17, 2017 Certified Lactation Training Helena - November, 2017 7th Breastfeeding Learning Collaborative - April ,2018 Billings Baby Symposium June, 2018 |
Dr. Jane Morton - Stanford
Apply - 2018 Breastfeeding Learning Collaborative Scholarship - April 10th, 2018. The Montana Breastfeeding Coalition is pleased to offer several scholarships to attend the 2018 Breastfeeding Learning Collaborative at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort. A BLC diversity scholarship is also available with goal to increase the diversity of lactation providers across Montana. The scholarship ($225) will help cover the registration fee plus $100 lodging for the conference that will be held on April 10th, 2018. Collaborative Speakers include Stanford's Dr. Jane Morton (Breastfeeding & Hand Expression) & Tom Johnston (Role of Father in the Breastfeeding Dyad). CME, MNA, IBCLC/CLC, Dietetic CEUs have been applied for. More information available in application.
Deadline to apply - February 28th, 2018.
Download BLC Scholarship Application HERE.
Download BLC Diversity Scholarship & application HERE.
Deadline to apply - February 28th, 2018.
Download BLC Scholarship Application HERE.
Download BLC Diversity Scholarship & application HERE.
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.
ButteBreastfeeds! Cut-outs
Awarded - 2017 MONTANA BREASTFEEDS! Grant
Congratulations Flathead, Billings and Missoula Breastfeeding Coalitions - recipients of the 2017 Montana Breastfeeds Grant! In honor of World Breastfeeding Week. The MSBC will offer two $600 awards to 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 Details of Butte Project here:
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Congratulations Flathead, Billings and Missoula Breastfeeding Coalitions - recipients of the 2017 Montana Breastfeeds Grant! In honor of World Breastfeeding Week. The MSBC will offer two $600 awards to 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 Details of Butte Project here:
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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. |
