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It's World Breastfeeding Week, and this year's theme is about creating sustainable support systems for breastfeeding.
To honor this, BCVC is highlighting one key local breastfeeding support resource in our community each day during World Breastfeeding Week, in our email newsletter, here, and on social media. These community partners are ke
It's World Breastfeeding Week, and this year's theme is about creating sustainable support systems for breastfeeding.
To honor this, BCVC is highlighting one key local breastfeeding support resource in our community each day during World Breastfeeding Week, in our email newsletter, here, and on social media. These community partners are key to sustainable support systems and play a vital role in helping families achieve their breastfeeding goals. Check back here through August 7 to learn more!
Families, providers and others who serve families with young children can find the latest breastfeeding resources in our printable PDF resource guide. Included are lactation consultants in private practice and for-profit breastfeeding support businesses offering onsite, telephone and home visit support.
Also included in the directory are h
Families, providers and others who serve families with young children can find the latest breastfeeding resources in our printable PDF resource guide. Included are lactation consultants in private practice and for-profit breastfeeding support businesses offering onsite, telephone and home visit support.
Also included in the directory are hospitals, non-profit, WIC and public health resources, as well as childbirth and new parent education classes, and breast pump resources and rentals.
The guide is available in both English and Spanish. Watch for an updated version to be released soon.
St. John's Regional Medical Center offers in-person and online support groups and classes for expectant and new parents, including their Baby Bistro Breastfeeding Support Group (in person), online Mom to Mom Peer Support Group, and other mother and baby classes during baby's first year. Immediate breastfeeding questions and one-on-one lac
St. John's Regional Medical Center offers in-person and online support groups and classes for expectant and new parents, including their Baby Bistro Breastfeeding Support Group (in person), online Mom to Mom Peer Support Group, and other mother and baby classes during baby's first year. Immediate breastfeeding questions and one-on-one lactation consultations are also available by calling the lactation office at 805.988.2796. Families need not have delivered at St. Johns to participate in classes and support groups or receive lactation support.
Secure Beginnings/Comienzos Seguros programs are free or sliding scale to ensure access for all.
Their services include:
Secure Beginnings/Comienzos Seguros programs are free or sliding scale to ensure access for all.
Their services include:
The Ventura County WIC program is a supplemental nutrition program that offers comprehensive breastfeeding support services to help eligible women meet their breastfeeding goals. These services include:
The Ventura County WIC program is a supplemental nutrition program that offers comprehensive breastfeeding support services to help eligible women meet their breastfeeding goals. These services include:
WIC serves pregnant and postpartum women and their children up to age 5. Visit here to find out if you are eligible
Or call 805-981-5251
The Butterfly Center – Mindful Beginnings promotes peaceful pregnancies, successful breastfeeding, and nurturing newborn parenting through support and education.
Since 2011, The Butterfly Center has served perinatal families in the Conejo Valley by offering weekly, free-of-charge breastfeeding support clinics, childbirth education, and n
The Butterfly Center – Mindful Beginnings promotes peaceful pregnancies, successful breastfeeding, and nurturing newborn parenting through support and education.
Since 2011, The Butterfly Center has served perinatal families in the Conejo Valley by offering weekly, free-of-charge breastfeeding support clinics, childbirth education, and newborn parenting classes. Their goal for every family is to be well-informed regarding their birth choices, confident in breastfeeding as normative behavior, and secure in their intuitive nature to protect, bond with, and nurture their newborn.
Through the New Parent Resource Center, parents who deliver at CMH have access to free, private breastfeeding consultations (by IBCLCs), unlimited during the first year, plus drop‑in breastfeeding support groups led by registered nurses and lactation consultants. Those who did not deliver at CMH can attend support groups at no charge, an
Through the New Parent Resource Center, parents who deliver at CMH have access to free, private breastfeeding consultations (by IBCLCs), unlimited during the first year, plus drop‑in breastfeeding support groups led by registered nurses and lactation consultants. Those who did not deliver at CMH can attend support groups at no charge, and consultations are available for $50.
The Center also offers a variety of rental breast pumps and replacement parts. Educational classes to support parents in the prenatal and postpartum period are offered to meet delivery and feeding goals and address challenges such as latch, supply issues, or postpartum wellness.
Ventura County Public Health Community Health Nursing accepts referrals from many sources throughout the community, including physicians, social workers and the general public. With this home visiting program, a free personal nurse can help not only with breastfeeding support, but health education, mental health screenings, child developm
Ventura County Public Health Community Health Nursing accepts referrals from many sources throughout the community, including physicians, social workers and the general public. With this home visiting program, a free personal nurse can help not only with breastfeeding support, but health education, mental health screenings, child development screenings and more. Most PHNs have their Certified Lactation Counselor certification or equivalent. They will complete a breastfeeding assessment and provide support within scope, and work in collaboration with the IBCLC as needed.
Based on needs, circumstance or preference, individuals will be assigned a public health nurse that will best support them.
How Lactation and Food Allergies Intersect: What We Know & How We Can Help
Webinar presented by:
Meghan McMillin MS, RD, IBCLC
October 8, 2025
11:30am PDT
More information and registration coming soon!
1.5 CERPS (L) Awarded by IBLCE
1.5 CE applied for with California Board of Registered Nursing in partnership with Ventura County Public Health
BCVC is pleased to announce we are officially a member of the California Breastfeeding Coalition. We are very excited for this partnership.
View the list of locations in Ventura County recognized as being breastfeeding-friendly, or having specific lactation or pumping rooms. Know of a location that should be listed? Nominate that location by contacting us with specifics.
Our vision is to see that every family is supported to breastfeed. We have created breast/chestfeeding safe space place cards as a way of promoting breast/chestfeeding and letting your clients know they are in a supportive and safe place with their child. Please contact BCVC if you would like to receive a placecard for your business, health office, or university.
Your support and contributions will enable us to support new families with breastfeeding in Ventura County, thereby increasing breastfeeding rates and contributing to a healthier future for our community .
Become a Community Impact Donor today.
