"The Frontier case just really makes it clear that this is something that absolutely can happen, it can be done safely and that these protections should be available to every worker," said Cheryl Lebedevitch, national policy director at the USBC. bit.ly/48nXIlp

Join the 500+ lactation professionals, advocates, researchers, providers, and educators who will be logging on through Whova from Jan. 23-25 for the 2024 Virtual California Breastfeeding Summit. Details: cabf.link/summit

Join us today from 11:30a-2p, for the BCPP & CBC meeting in Sacramento! Let's combat breast cancer with community action. In-person/online options. Register now: eventbrite.com/e/breast-cance… #BreastCancerPrevention

The year is underway, but policymakers have not yet reached an agreement about the FY24 federal budget. Negotiations are happening now, so it's critical that legislators hear from constituents about the need to invest in breastfeeding. Take action with us: bit.ly/3QxGlsj

Get your CBC Summit Merch today - cabf.link/shop!

As we approach the final stretch leading up to the 2024 Virtual California Breastfeeding Summit, we are thrilled to report 547 registered attendees. If you're registered, check in below. Tell us who you are, what you do and what brings you to the Summit this year!

What were your highlights from 2023?

In a perfect world, lactation in California would look like ____________.

The #PUMPAct turns one! 🎉 Find resources, including explainers, know your rights, and implementation resources on the PUMP Act here: bit.ly/47gh9va

The year is underway, but policymakers have not yet reached an agreement about the FY24 federal budget. Negotiations are happening now, so it's critical that legislators hear from constituents about the need to invest in breastfeeding. Take action with us: bit.ly/3QxGlsj

Join us on Wednesday, January 31, as researchers present a new UCLA Center for Health Policy Research study on barriers to breastfeeding, particularly among women who enter or return to the workforce. Authors will share findings and policy recommendations on 3 key areas. Register: ucla.in/3vwNOPI.

We have an incredible line-up of exhibitors this year! - via #Whova Event Platform

Are you attending the California Breastfeeding Summit? There is still time to register! Stop by the Mothers’ Milk Bank Exhibitor booth. #CBCSummit24. ⁦California Breastfeeding Coalition⁩

Our free and confidential legal helpline has expanded its capabilities to provide support for pregnant, postpartum, lactating, and parenting students in need of accommodations! Learn more: abetterbalance.org/pregnant-and-p…

Live in South LA? Mothers Rising for Guaranteed Basic Income is now accepting applications! Details: risingcommunities.org/mothers-rising…

For 10 years we have offered parents free access to professional #breastfeeding support, increasing breastfeeding rates, reducing disparities and improving the health of our community. Learn more at our website babycafebakersfield.org

Don’t miss @UCmilkbankUC Executive Directors, Alison Wolf, and Lisa Stellwagen, speaking at this year’s @ca_breastfeeding  Summit! They will be participating in two important presentations on human milk. Learn more and register to attend at cabf.link/summit.

Which CBC Summit sessions are you looking forward to? Details are here: californiabreastfeeding.org/summit/2024-ca…

healthlaw.org/resource/a-cos… Attending Virtual California Breastfeeding Coalition Summit #CBCSummit24. #Doula Medi-Cal covers doula services as of last year. Includes prenatal, delivery support , and post partum visits.