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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Covid-19 & Breastfeeding
Ventura Coast Milk Bank has a new website!
Covid-19 & Breastfeeding
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
Additional resources & position statements:
Dr. Hale and Infant Risk Center
UNICEF FAQ's about Coronavirus
Breastfeeding Support during the COVID-19 Pandemic and social distancing resources can be found on the Directory Page.
2021 CALENDAR
Ventura Coast Milk Bank has a new website!
Covid-19 & Breastfeeding
WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK ONLINE CELEBRATIONS AUG 1-AUG 7, 2021
Ventura Coast Milk Bank has a new website!
Ventura Coast Milk Bank has a new website!
Ventura Coast Milk Bank has a new website!
Congratulations to the Ventura Coast Milk Bank for obtaining their NonProfit 501 c3 designation!
BCVC is a proud donor to the Ventura Coast Milk Bank and applauds the work they are doing to bring a local milk depot and milk bank to our County.
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.
