Events

Iowa Breastfeeding Coalition Meetings:

All breastfeeding advocates are welcome.  You do not need to be an IBC member to attend. 

23rd Annual Breastfeeding Conference

May 17, 2012
Pre-Conference Events May 16th
For more information contact Dina Wendelin
Register online at www.iowahealth.org after March 30, 2012

Breastfeeding Education for Iowa Communities

Half day training developed by the Iowa Breastfeeding Coalition.  Designed for anyone working with breastfeeding mothers to enhance knowledge of breastfeeding management.  The training has been held in Davenport, Harlan, Des Moines, Ames, Fort Madison, Chariton, and Iowa Falls.  Other proposed locations include Cherokee, Corydon, Mason City, Orange City, Spencer, Waterloo, Manchester, and Council Bluffs.  If you are interested in hosting a training in your community, contact Judy Losh.  Download brochure here for objectives and more information.  Further details will be posted as plans finalize for each community.

Upcoming Trainings

Waverly Health Center
Tuesday, July 19th, 2012
Registration 11:30 am -12:00 pm
Program 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm 

Lactation Counselor Certificate Program
by The Center for Breastfeeding

5 day comprehensive breastfeeding management training to become a CLC ® (certified lactation counselor).  For more information and to print a registration form, visit the website http://www.healthychildren.cc/.  Members of the Iowa Breastfeeding Coalition and the Breastfeeding Coalition of Polk County are eligible for “Group Tuition” for the 2012 trainings in Des Moines, Iowa.

Scholarships are available.  Download scholarship application here.  Scholarship applications must be submitted 60 days prior to the course.  Completed applications may be submitted to Pat Gilliatt.

October 8-12, 2012 in Des Moines, IA