Breastfeeding Task Force of Los Angeles meetings

Babies, in arms, are welcome at all seminars and meetings of the Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles.

Please come we need your participation. All meetings of the Task Force are open to everyone. Only members of the Board of Directors may vote at Board Meetings.

General Task Force Meeting Free to Attend

Tuesday, April 22, 2008
9 am – 12 pm

South Los Angeles Health Projects
2930 W. Imperial Highway, 6th Floor
Inglewood, CA

Building the Strength of Breastfeeding Advocacy

Come Flex Your Muscles!

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Meet the new board of directors

Let’s congratulate the new and returning members of the board of directors

Networking

Let’s get invigorated by sharing our breastfeeding stories with each other

Improving Breastfeeding Support in Hospitals

Hospital Spotlight: Torrance Memorial

Learn how to apply for the next cycle of the Birth and Beyond California project
July-December, 2008

Breastfeeding Community Summit

Confirmed date – October 15, 2008
We welcome your assistance in developing this important event

Workplace Lactation Support

Learn about the federal government’s new toolkit for workplace lactation support
- The Business Case for Breastfeeding
- Train the Trainer Programs
Nominate your employer for breastfeeding support award

Mark your calendars for our future meetings and events:

Friday, April 25: Seminar

Title: Foundations of Infant Feeding: Application to Breastfeeding Practice Exploring the Suck/Swallow/Breathe Triad

Speakers: Robin Glass and Lynn Wolf

Location: Torrance Memorial Medical Center

Monday, May 19: Seminar

Title: Facilitating Breastfeeding with Karen Gromada: Addressing Challenging Situations

Speaker: Karen Gromada

Location: UCLA Medical Center

Thursday, June 19: Seminar

Title and Speaker to be announced

Location: California Hospital Medical Center

Tuesday, July 22: Next General Task Force Meeting

Location: South Los Angeles Health Projects. 2930 W. Imperial Highway, 6^th fl, Inglewood

Time 9 am - noon

Education Committee Meeting

Date/Time: TBA
Location: Teleconference

For more information, please contact Karen Peters.

Mothers For Breastfeeding
Meetings: TBA
Questions: Contact Ellen Steinberg at 818-345-4439

Please come we need your participation. All meetings of the Task Force are open to everyone. Only members of the Board of Directors may vote at Board Meetings.