Breastfeeding Coalition of Polk County

Breastfeeding Coalition of Polk County information:

Coalition Contact:
Marieta Boberg, MS, RDN, LD, IBCLC
marietaboberg@gmail.com

Meeting Date, Time, and Location:

The Coalition meetings are in February and August (date and time vary). 

Journal club meets the second Wednesday of every odd month from 5:00–6:00. Meetings are now held mostly virtual, with occasional in-person gatherings at a local coffee shop.

If you are interested in participating in the Journal Club, please complete the Google form to be added to the invitation list. 

Mission Statement:  Our mission is to improve the public health of our communities by making breastfeeding the norm through education, advocacy and collaboration with the Iowa Breastfeeding Coalition.

 Breastfeeding Resource Guide for Polk County

 Recent Projects

o   Host Lactation Journal Club bimonthly

o   Update community breastfeeding resource guide annually

o   Host World Breastfeeding Week events