There are no obstacles to breastfeeding in Idaho. Disclaimer:
The mission of the Idaho Breastfeeding Coalition is to facilitate a community and statewide landscape that protects, supports, and promotes breastfeeding as the biological norm for a healthier Idaho.
Operating as usual
10/06/2022
Idaho Maternal and Infant Healthcare Report - Idaho Kids Covered Healthy births are the first step in ensuring babies grow, develop, and thrive. Yet Idaho is falling well behind in key maternal and infant health indicators. Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Idaho’s ‘trigger law’ that criminalizes abortion services, ma...
09/02/2022
The Breastfeeding Relationship Study 2022-23 | College of Nursing | Washington State University The Breastfeeding Relationship Study 2022-23 Breastfeeding Relationship Study 2022-2023 Washington State University College of Nursing is conducting a study to compare differences in the breastfeeding relationship and maternal emotions before and after mothers return to work among three groups of mo...
07/28/2022
✨ DON’T FORGET ✨
World Breastfeeding Week is next week!!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you and your families at our Mama Meetup!
07/11/2022
✨ COMMUNITY GET TOGETHER! ✨
Join us on August 3rd to celebrate your breastfeeding accomplishments and meet other families in your community.
📅 August 3rd, 2022
⏰ 10am-12pm
📍Orval Krassen Park in Eagle,ID
🤱🏻🤱🏼🤱🏽🤱🏾🤱🏿
Please feel free to share with your coworkers, families and patients.
07/05/2022
World Breastfeeding Month Tee shirt campaign ends July 8th, receive them by July 28th in time for WBW. Don't miss out!!
World Breastfeeding Month | Bonfire Proceeds will support the IBC as it continues to grow and support breastfeeding advocates.. Proceeds will support the IBC as it continues to grow and support breastfeeding...
06/27/2022
CAMPAIGN #3
The Tee shirt campaign is a great success and we have requests to keep it open a little longer. The third launch will be active for 12 days and they plan to ship July 28th- In time for World Breastfeeding Week/Month.
Thanks everyone for your support!!
P.S. We added a tank top option.
World Breastfeeding Month | Bonfire Proceeds will support the IBC as it continues to grow and support breastfeeding advocates.. Proceeds will support the IBC as it continues to grow and support breastfeeding...
06/27/2022
5th Annual Idaho Breastfeeding Summit it's not too late to register July 14 & 15, 2022 7:00 Registration and Breakfast 8:00 First Speaker- Closing at 5:30
06/14/2022
Campaign #2 starts today and closes June 28th. Estimated arrival date July 19th. plenty of time for World Breastfeeding Month.
World Breastfeeding Month | Bonfire Proceeds will support the IBC as it continues to grow and support breastfeeding advocates.. Proceeds will support the IBC as it continues to grow and support breastfeeding...
06/10/2022
Timeline photos
06/10/2022
Timeline photos
06/10/2022
Approved for 14 .5 Nursing CEUs and 14.5 CPEs for Registered Dietitians, waiting to hear about CERPS for lactation.
Register at Idahobreastfeeding.org
SUMMIT
5th Annual Idaho Breastfeeding Summit Jul 14, 2022 | 7:00
05/30/2022
Plan now for World Breastfeeding Week/Month in August by supporting the Idaho Breastfeeding Coalition.
World Breastfeeding Month | Bonfire Proceeds will support the IBC as it continues to grow and support breastfeeding advocates.. Proceeds will support the IBC as it continues to grow and support breastfeeding...
05/03/2022
Registration is OPEN!
Join us in Coeur d'Alene, or online, for the 5th Annual Idaho Breastfeeding Summit.
Learn more and register at https://www.idahobreastfeeding.org/
04/27/2022
Let's get excited about breastfeeding in Eastern Idaho!
Meet breastfeeding advocates in Eastern Idaho; CLC's, IBCLC's, Doulas, Childbirth Educators, Eastern Idaho Health Department and of course mama's and their babies.
April 30th 11AM- 2PM
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Get ready! Imagine a place, supportive of all kinds of feeding, with all of the best people, beautiful and intended to help connect you to your community. Right here April 30th at the Healing Sanctuary Ballroom. Come, get photos, share some FABULOUS charcuterie, wear your baby, talk about motherhood- support the Idaho Breastfeeding Coalition in this non for profit event. I have been dreaming up this event for months. Carefully planning and fanning this flame and I’m proud to finally bring it to you. See you soon! Sara @ LilyArden
Hosted By: IdahoFalls Breastfeeding Support Group, LilyArden Lactation and Zola Michelle Photography.
Silent Auction with the proceeds going to the Idaho Breastfeeding Coalition. https://event.auctria.com/3d8bcf81-ed0f-46d3-828e-0f74fbb8abe8/
04/07/2022
World Health Day! We at the Idaho Breastfeeding Coalition want to share today with you and your breastfeeding journey. Learn more about today at:
https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-health-day/2022
And
https://waba.org.my/warm-chain/
04/05/2022
The IBC would love sponsors for our Summit! Go to https://www.idahobreastfeeding.org/about-1 and download the packet.
Nominations for the Excellence of Breastfeeding Award are still open! Head over to https://www.idahobreastfeeding.org/jane-grassley-award to nominate your lactation consultant or their office!🤱
03/23/2022
Happy Doula Week! From all of us at the IBC ❤️
03/06/2022
The Breastfeeding Summit is approaching this July 14-15th in Coeur d’Alene! Be sure to plan ahead and make arrangements on where to stay. Here’s a few options:
03/02/2022
Happy IBCLC day!
If you want to nominate your LC, go to https://www.idahobreastfeeding.org/jane-grassley-award
02/19/2022
Nominate your Lactation Consultant for one of our Breastfeeding of Excellence Awards!
Link in bio - tap the website and find awards in the menu bar
02/11/2022
Photos from Idaho Breastfeeding Coalition's post
02/11/2022
SAVE THE DATE
5th Annual Idaho Breastfeeding Summit
July 14-15, 2022
Hosted by Kootenai Health
Coeur d' Alene, Idaho
02/11/2022
SAVE THE DATE
5th Annual Idaho Breastfeeding Summit
July 14-15, 2022
Hosted by Kootenai Health
Coeur d' Alene, Idaho
02/11/2022
SAVE THE DATE
5th Annual Idaho Breastfeeding Summit
July 14-15, 2022
Hosted by Kootenai Health
Coeur d' Alene, Idaho
08/06/2021
Are you or someone you know interested in serving as an IBC Board Member? We're looking for 3 individuals who are self-starters, passionate about , and looking to eliminate barriers in Idaho! Send us a message or email us today!
08/05/2021
Saint Alphonsus Lactation Staff support breastfeeding families during World Breastfeeding Week.
World Breastfeeding Week Idaho (Light Logo) | Bonfire Buy World Breastfeeding Week Idaho (Light Logo) merchandise that supports Idaho Breastfeeding Coalition. Featuring Charcoal V-Neck Unisex Tees, professionally printed in the USA.
07/22/2021
Back by popular demand——We have a new t-shirt campaign!!! This one will run to August 3rd and ships directly to you!! Check out or website http://Idahobreastfeeding.org/wbw
07/12/2021
Welcome to Kootenai Health as an Idaho Breastfeeding Friendly Business.
06/29/2021
Check out our World Breastfeeding Week t-shirt campaign!!!!
Orders are open until July 10 so they can be ready for wearing during !!
Link- idahobreastfeeding.org/wbw ❤️❤️❤️
06/25/2021
"I support BREASTFEEDING!" at the Idaho Breastfeeding Summit!
06/25/2021
FUN AT THE IDAHO BREASTFEEDING SUMMIT!
06/25/2021
06/20/2021
IDAHO BREASTFEEDING SUMMIT
JUNE 24-25, 2021
JUMP, Boise, Idaho
LIVE * VIRTUAL * RECORDED
It's not too late to register for the Idaho Breastfeeding Summit.
Approved for 13.5 L-CERPs, and 0.75 E-CERP's
14.75 Nursing CE's
14.5 Dietetic CE's.
Seats available in person at JUMP in Boise, Idaho, Live Virtual and watch the recording for a limited time after the conference.
***In order to receive CE credit for the recording, you must
register by June 25th at midnight. ***
$150, register at https://www.idahobreastfeeding.org/
Featured Speakers:
Diane Spatz https://www.chop.edu/clinical-staff/spatz-diane-l Kathleen Kendall-Tackett https://www.kathleenkendall-tackett.com/
Local Speakers include:
Trista Kovach https://www.saintalphonsus.org/specialty/family-center/perinatal-mental-health-services,
Kyndal May https://www.babybumpservices.com/
the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare speaking on Breastfeeding in Idaho.
AND MANY MORE...
Join breastfeeding advocates from around the state, lactation professionals, nurses, dietitians, doulas, midwives, peer counselors, childbirth educators and so many others, in this 2 day educational event. Your participation and contributions are instrumental in breaking down the obstacles to breastfeeding, bringing us closer to our vision one family at a time.
We are eager to announce that our 2021 Idaho Breastfeeding Summit Auction items are live!!!
Since the summit is being held in-person and virtual, we wanted to make sure that everyone had the opportunity to participate.
There were many gracious donors who have contributed to make this a success and we are so grateful!!
The link to our auction is on our website- https://www.idahobreastfeeding.org/4th-annual-ibc-summit
06/09/2021
We are only a couple weeks away from the Breastfeeding Summit!!!
We have some amazing speakers lined up!! We will also be holding a silent auction.
Live and virtual attendance options available and continuing education credits for CERPs, RN, and RD have been approved
We can’t wait to see you!!!
More info and registration is on our website- Idahobreastfeeding.org
06/09/2021
Check out the fabulous work by IBC Board member Heather Hamilton-Post, published in WiseGuide, a Health Journal circulating North Idaho, Western Montana and Eastern Washington. The article is on page 12-13.
🤗Strong work Heather!!
Improving Breastfeeding Outcomes Through Family Support - Issuu “W IC was all I knew for help, but I didn’t qualify. I pushed through nursing, but I had mastitis six times. Looking back, I was definitely doing something wrong,” says Kala Hernandez, a breastfeeding mother in Idaho. “More knowledge of resources and easy access could have made life much eas...
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