IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
2020 CALENDAR OF EVENTS-Public events cancelled until further notice
Breastfeeding Support during the Covid-19 outbreak & social distancing
2020 CALENDAR OF EVENTS-Public events cancelled until further notice
- Nursing Nook @ Community events- stay tuned for dates
- May 21st @11:30 am in Oxnard: Annual Stakeholder's Meeting & Lunch
- World Breastfeeding Week 2020 August 1st- 7th
- Annual Education Conference
Covid-19 & Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding Support during the Covid-19 outbreak & social distancing
2020 CALENDAR OF EVENTS-Public events cancelled until further notice
Go to www.vcemergency.org for up to date local information about the Coronavirus here in Ventura County.
CDC's guidance on breastfeeding & the Coronavirus
"According to CDC recommendations, mothers confirmed to have Coronavirus (COVID-19) should be encouraged to express breast milk to establish and maintain milk supply. This expressed breast milk should be fed to the newborn by a healthy caregiver."
What to do if COVID-19 effects your job or ability to work
Additional resources & position statements:
Dr. Hale and Infant Risk Center
UNICEF FAQ's about Coronavirus
Breastfeeding Support during the Covid-19 outbreak & social distancing
Breastfeeding Support during the Covid-19 outbreak & social distancing
Breastfeeding Support during the Covid-19 outbreak & social distancing
- Call us on our warm line: 805-665-3604
- Many of our local resources in the breastfeeding guide provide lactation support over the phone and some through telehealth options.
- Online help: under the "breastfeeding and more" tab find videos on breastfeeding and many common topics for help.
- All local support groups are temporarily cancelled. See Special Edition BF Support for other options for support
Site Content
BREASTFEEDING TOPICS
DIRECTORY AND SUPPORT GROUPS
DIRECTORY AND SUPPORT GROUPS
Get Answers to common breastfeeding questions, topics, concerns videos and more.
DIRECTORY AND SUPPORT GROUPS
DIRECTORY AND SUPPORT GROUPS
DIRECTORY AND SUPPORT GROUPS
FIND LOCAL BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT & Other Support Groups/Resources for New Moms
EVENTS
DIRECTORY AND SUPPORT GROUPS
LACTATION ACCOMODATION and POLICIES
Find Information about Upcoming Community Events and Education Conferences/Seminars
LACTATION ACCOMODATION and POLICIES
LACTATION ACCOMODATION and POLICIES
LACTATION ACCOMODATION and POLICIES
Find out more information regarding current lactation laws and policies including Paid Family Leave and Lactation Accomodation
LACTATION ACCOMODATION and POLICIES
PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES
RIGHT TO BREASTFEED IN PUBLIC:
CIVIL CODE 43.3: “Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a mother may breastfeed her child in any location, public or private, except the private home or residence of another, where the mother and the child are otherwise authorized to be present.”
PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES
LACTATION ACCOMODATION and POLICIES
PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES
Important Resources for Physician, healthcare, lactation and birth professionals
ABOUT BCVC
WHO WE ARE
The Coalition is a non profit 501c3 corporation, comprised of health care providers, community leaders, policy makers, and parents, as well as public and private organizations with the common goal of promoting and supporting breastfeeding as the culture norm in Ventura County.
OUR MISSION AND VISION
Our mission is to promote breastfeeding in the community by providing resources and education to families, health care professionals, employers, and policy makers.
Our vision is to see EVERY FAMILY IS SUPPORTED TO BREASTFEED
WHAT WE DO
Through Outreach, Education and Advocacy we seek to improve breastfeeding rates in our community, contributing to a healthier Ventura County.
Outreach: Resource Guide & Website, advertising rack cards, Thank you for Nursing your baby cards and Nursing Nook provided at Community Events
Education: Annual Education Conference
Advocacy: Annual World Breastfeeding Week Proclamation at the Ventura County Board of Supervisors
Help Our Cause
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.
