RESOURCES
BREASTFEEDING RESOURCES IN VENTURA COUNTY
BREASTFEEDING RESOURCES IN VENTURA COUNTY
BREASTFEEDING RESOURCES IN VENTURA COUNTY
There are many breastfeeding resources available throughout Ventura County:
- Hospital Support
- Community Centers and Clinics including Public Health's Bright Beginnings Program and WIC
- Breast pump rentals and sales
- Breastfeeding Support groups
- Private Lactation Consultants (IBCLC's) for home visits
- Warm Lines in English, Spanish & Mixteco
- BCVC we
There are many breastfeeding resources available throughout Ventura County:
- Hospital Support
- Community Centers and Clinics including Public Health's Bright Beginnings Program and WIC
- Breast pump rentals and sales
- Breastfeeding Support groups
- Private Lactation Consultants (IBCLC's) for home visits
- Warm Lines in English, Spanish & Mixteco
- BCVC website with videos and resources for clients
We have free bilingual rack cards and "thank you for nursing your baby" cards available for you to distribute. Email or call to request your cards for your business or organization. See the Breastfeeding & More section of the website for more breastfeeding videos and links/handouts to many breastfeeding topics and concerns.
MEDICATIONS & BREASTFEEDING
BREASTFEEDING RESOURCES IN VENTURA COUNTY
BREASTFEEDING RESOURCES IN VENTURA COUNTY
Check the compatibility of medications with breastfeeding:
- LACTMED
- Mothertobaby.org
- Medications & Mothers Milk Book & Online version by Dr. Thomas Hale
- INFANT RISK CENTER:
Call our experts.
Monday – Friday, 8am –5pm CT
(806) 352-2519
ACADEMY OF BREASTFEEDING MEDICINE (ABM) PROTOCOLS
Breastfeeding Protocols written by Ph
Check the compatibility of medications with breastfeeding:
- LACTMED
- Mothertobaby.org
- Medications & Mothers Milk Book & Online version by Dr. Thomas Hale
- INFANT RISK CENTER:
Call our experts.
Monday – Friday, 8am –5pm CT
(806) 352-2519
ACADEMY OF BREASTFEEDING MEDICINE (ABM) PROTOCOLS
Breastfeeding Protocols written by Physicians for Medical and Healthcare Providers on the most common topics.
Jaundice, Hypoglycemia, Neonatal Ankyloglossia (Tongue Tie) and More
Position Statements & Toolkits
9 STEPS TO A BREASTFEEDING FRIENDLY CLINIC
NEW!!!! EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Position Statement on Breastfeeding
- CDC Breastfeeding and Special Circumstances (contraindications, maternal illness, medications, marijuana use, ect..)
- CDC Frequently Asked Questions
- WHO GROWTH CHARTS
- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: ACOG Breastfeeding TOOLKIT Toolkit includes bi
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Position Statement on Breastfeeding
- CDC Breastfeeding and Special Circumstances (contraindications, maternal illness, medications, marijuana use, ect..)
- CDC Frequently Asked Questions
- WHO GROWTH CHARTS
- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: ACOG Breastfeeding TOOLKIT Toolkit includes billing codes!
- 2017 Ventura County Hospital Breastfeeding Rates Fact Sheet
NEW!!!! EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
9 STEPS TO A BREASTFEEDING FRIENDLY CLINIC
NEW!!!! EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Do you know of paid or volunteer opportunties available for Ventura County Lactation professionals? Email contact@breastfeedventura.org
Current Listings:
CSUN Comprehensive Lactation Training Facilitator Job Description
Job description: Facilitate 45 hour or 90- hour lactation training
Required: 5 years experience as an IBCLC
Preferred: 5 y
Do you know of paid or volunteer opportunties available for Ventura County Lactation professionals? Email contact@breastfeedventura.org
Current Listings:
CSUN Comprehensive Lactation Training Facilitator Job Description
Job description: Facilitate 45 hour or 90- hour lactation training
Required: 5 years experience as an IBCLC
Preferred: 5 years experience as a Registered Nurse
Application Process: Applicants should forward a current resume and letter of interest to
Deadline November 1st, 2019
Email contact@breastfeedventura.org for complete job posting.
CSUN Part-time Faculty Position to
teach undergraduate lactation educator course (HSCI 434) and /or our graduate lactation
educator course (HSCI 545).
IBCLC and Master's Degree Required. See all requirements and job description: CSUN faculty position
9 STEPS TO A BREASTFEEDING FRIENDLY CLINIC
9 STEPS TO A BREASTFEEDING FRIENDLY CLINIC
9 STEPS TO A BREASTFEEDING FRIENDLY CLINIC
Produced by the California Department of Public Health, in partnership with California Breastfeeding Coalition and CWA, this document outlines steps, guidelines, and desired outcomes defining community health centers that fully support breastfeeding mothers and infants.
RESOURCES FOR YOUR PATIENTS
Local Directory/Support Groups
Printable PDF's on Breastfeeding Topics
Printable PDF's on Breastfeeding Topics
There are many resources available to families throughout Ventura County. Print the directory or support group list for your patient or provide them with this website information.
Printable PDF's on Breastfeeding Topics
Printable PDF's on Breastfeeding Topics
Printable PDF's on Breastfeeding Topics
Paid Family Leave Information
Printable PDF's on Breastfeeding Topics
Maternal Mental Health Coalition of Ventura County (MMHCVC)
Families can have many questions about qualifying for paid family leave and how to apply.
- CA PAID FAMILY LEAVE BROCHURE-ENGLISH
- CA PAID FAMILY LEAVE BROCHURE-SPANISH
- LEGAL AID AT WEBSITE
- PREGNANCY & MY JOB INFOGRAPH-ENGLISH
- PREGNANCY & MY JOB INFOGRAPH- SPANISH
Maternal Mental Health Coalition of Ventura County (MMHCVC)
Maternal Mental Health Coalition of Ventura County (MMHCVC)
Maternal Mental Health Coalition of Ventura County (MMHCVC)
Often, Maternal Mental Health and Successful Breastfeeding go hand in hand. The Maternal Mental Health Coalition of Ventura County provides both mother's and healthcare providers with the resources they need to address Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders during pregnancy and after birth.
Breast Pumps: Insurance coverage & rentals
Maternal Mental Health Coalition of Ventura County (MMHCVC)
Breast Pumps: Insurance coverage & rentals
WIC (Women, Infant, Children)
Maternal Mental Health Coalition of Ventura County (MMHCVC)
Breast Pumps: Insurance coverage & rentals
WIC provides nutrition and breastfeeding support services to women who are pregnant and their children.
- WEEKLY BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUPS
- TRAINED LACTATION PROFESSIONALS
- BREASTFEEDING PEER COUNSELING PROGRAM IN ENGLISH, SPANISH AND MIXTECO
- FREE HOSPITAL GRADE BREAST PUMP LOANS to qualifying program participants
Have the client call (805)981-5251 to check eligibility and to enroll.
LACTATION EDUCATION & RESOURCES
TRUSTWORTHY WEBSITES
- AAP
- WHO
- CDC
- ACOG
- ABM
- INFANTRISK
- The Mother Baby Center
- Kellymom.com
- International Lactation Consultant Association: ILCA
- United States Lactation Consultant Association: USLCA
- United States Breastfeeding Committee: USBC
- International Board Lactation Consultant Examiner: IBLCE
- Ameda
- Hygeia
LACTATION EDUCATION ONLINE
MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
TONGUE TIE
BABY-FRIENDLY HOSPITAL INITIATIVE
Newly Revised 2018 WHO & UNICEF Guidelines:
The Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding:
The Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding were developed by a team of global experts and consist of evidence-based practices that have been shown to increase breastfeeding initiation and duration. Baby-Friendly hospitals and birthing facilities must adhere to the Ten Steps to receive, and retain, a Baby-Friendly designation.
CRITICAL MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES:
1a. Comply fully with the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes and relevant World Health Assembly resolutions.
1b. Have a written infant feeding policy that is routinely communicated to staff and parents.
1c. Establish ongoing monitoring and data-management systems.
2. Ensure that staff have sufficient knowledge, competence and skills to support breastfeeding.
KEY CLINICAL PRACTICES:
3. Discuss the importance and management of breastfeeding with pregnant women and their families.
4. Facilitate immediate and uninterrupted skin-to-skin contact and support mothers to initiate breastfeeding as soon as possible after birth.
5. Support mothers to initiate and maintain breastfeeding and manage common difficulties.
6. Do not provide breastfed newborns any food or fluids other than breast milk, unless medically indicated.
7. Enable mothers and their infants to remain together and to practise rooming-in 24 hours a day.
8. Support mothers to recognize and respond to their infants’ cues for feeding.
9. Counsel mothers on the use and risks of feeding bottles, teats and pacifiers.
10. Coordinate discharge so that parents and their infants have timely access to ongoing support and care.
There is substantial evidence that implementing the Ten Steps significantly improves breastfeeding rates. A systematic review of 58 studies on maternity and newborn care published in 2016 demonstrated clearly that adherence to the Ten Steps impacts early initiation of breastfeeding immediately after birth, exclusive breastfeeding and total duration of breastfeeding.
Become a CLC or IBCLC!
We need more IBCLC's and CLC's in Ventura County! Here are some resources to help you:
Join us in Supporting our New Families
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and fund Community Impact Projects directly supporting new families in Ventura County. Become a Community Impact Donor at $8/month.
