Southwest Iowa Breastfeeding Coalition updates July 2022.
Southwest Iowa Breastfeeding Coalition
Coalition Contact:
Kris Wood, Kay Eng, Jenny Sharrick
Pottawattamie County WIC Program
Kristine Wood, MS, RDN, LD, CLC
WIC Program Coordinator
300 West Broadway, Ste 9
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
kris.wood@pottcounty-ia.gov
Meetings held: First Monday of odd numbered months from 12-1:30 PM at Family Inc. office on Iowa School for the Deaf Campus and Virtual
**Covering 10 counties: Monona, Crawford, Harrison, Shelby, Pottawattamie, Cass, Mills, Montgomery, Fremont, and Page.
o We have about 40 members representing 20 community partners.
o We have recognized local “Family Friendly Businesses” that have exhibited breastfeeding friendly policies and practices.
o Updating community bf resource list for bf moms:
• Current projects:
o Increasing media presence of partner support services
o You-Tube video on use of Medline pump
o Having “Nursing Nook” at local events