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What is the San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition?
The San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition is a non-profit association whose mission is to promote and support breastfeeding through education and outreach in our community.
Our vision is that:
- Breastfeeding will be the norm in San Diego County for at least the infant's first year of life and preferably longer.
- Every woman will have access to the information, resources and community support necessary to breastfeed for as long as she wishes.
- The San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition will be recognized as the key coordinating resource for breastfeeding issues and support in San Diego County.
Our values are:
- The Coalition will provide only current, accurate, scientifically valid and culturally sensitive information to all users of its services.
- We believe mothers have the right to make an informed choice regarding their infants' feeding.
- We value the family as an essential part of breastfeeding support including fathers, significant others, extended family and friends.
- We believe breastfeeding is an integral component of parenting.
- We acknowledge that community acceptance and support are integral components of breastfeeding success.
Our goals are:
- To increase the number of health care providers in San Diego County who include breastfeeding/lactation counseling and referral as part of routine care.
- To increase the number and duration of infants breastfed in San Diego County through professional support and community education.
- To provide accurate and consistent breastfeeding information to families, health professionals and the community.
- To encourage breastfeeding-friendly practices and policies in all area hospitals and birthing centers.
- To encourage and support breastfeeding in special populations, including women working outside the home and immigrants.
- To participate in research regarding incidence and prevalence of breastfeeding, and the effectiveness of support services within the community.
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What are the benefits of being a San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition Member?
As a member of the San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition you will:
- Network with a growing body of people dedicated to the promotion and support of breastfeeding.
- Have access to lactation professionals and the most up-to-date breastfeeding resources.
- Receive a supply of free Breastfeeding Resource Guides in English and Spanish.
- Receive a discount for Coalition sponsored education programs.
- Receive a free copy of the "Breastfeeding Resource Handbook for Healthcare Professionals".
- Be listed, as appropriate, in the "Breastfeeding Resource Guide" without a fee.
- Have a home page or link, as appropriate, on the SDCBC's website: www.breastfeeding.org
You can show your support of the San Diego Breastfeeding Coalition by:
- Making a monetary contribution to support coalition activities.
- Donating your time by serving on a committee:
Community Outreach
Professional Outreach
Resource Guide
Research and Evaluation
- Attending Coalition meetings and providing your expertise and experience.
For more information on becoming a member of the Coalition please call (858) 966-5981 or visit our website at www.breastfeeding.org
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