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.
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.
We offer the following types of membership with the SDCBC:
  • Sponsor - $100 (Business/Organization /Professional);
  • Contributing Member - $50 (Individuals);
  • Friends of the Coalition - any amount under $50.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the SDCBC for the year 2001 please visit our website at www.breastfeeding.org or contact our office to request a brochure or more information. Ph: (858) 966-5981, Email: cerickson@chsd.org.

Volunteer Opportunities: Looking for worthwhile volunteer opportunities? Have experience with coordinating membership and fundraising activities? The SDCBC needs you! Any amount of time you can offer, we need! Please call us at (858) 966-5891 for more info.

Paid Opportunities: Are you IBCLC certified? We need presenters for our in-office lactation education program. ($100/session)

Interested in having your jobs posted here? All lactation related jobs can be posted here for free! For more information, please call us at (858) 966-5891 or email us at cerickson@chsd.org.

The Coalition recently honored three San Diego County workplaces with the sixth annual Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace Award.

Mayor Lori Holt Pfeiler presented a proclamation declaring August 2001 "Breastfeeding Awareness Month" and the City of Escondido was recognized for its outstanding Lactation Program. A private Nursing Mothers Room, paid breastpump rental, and access to a lactation consultant are just some of the benefits available to breastfeeding employees. Kyocera America, Inc. was also honored for their Lactation Program, which includes a Lactation Room complete with a pump station, refrigerator, and nursing library. Finally, the San Diego Spirit Pro Soccer Club was recognized for demonstrating commitment to breastfeeding mothers, even in a non-traditional work environment.

The Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace Awards were presented throughout the month of August as part of our annual celebration of World Breastfeeding Week.

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