Indiana Breastfeeding Coalition

03/27/2026

We are pleased to announce that we have extended discounted ticket prices for the live Certified Lactation Specialist Course in Indianapolis! Normally $720, tickets are only $400.

🎓 Comprehensive lactation education
📚 Earn CERPs, CEUs, & CMEs
🤝 Perfect for perinatal healthcare professionals
📅 April 20–24, 2026
📍 IU Health Methodist Hospital

The Indiana Breastfeeding Coalition is sponsoring discounted tickets, breakfast and lunch each day, and free parking. Training provided by Lactation Education Consultants.

Scan the QR code or use this link to register: https://tinyurl.com/yerhr6f3

01/29/2026

11/29/2025

THIS Monday is our MelaMama Meet-Up, and we’re so happy to welcome ChiroOne into our circle to offer wellness and posture support tailored for breastfeeding moms.

They’ll guide us through:
• How posture affects latch + comfort
• Easy adjustments that relieve back, neck, and shoulder tension
• Simple movements that support your milk flow and body alignment

And as always, we’ll hold space for breastfeeding questions, challenges, celebrations, and community connection.

You’re invited to show up exactly as you are. See you there! Will we see you there?

09/10/2025

08/07/2025

It’s that time of the year again! Our 3rd Annual community resource fair hosted by us in partnership with the Indiana Breastfeeding Coalition. Make sure you register at the link below. We are excited to be giving away 3 infant car seats/strollers and many other baby items ! Tell ya pregnant and postpartum people! They will get to connect with free and reduced cost resources available in our community! Contact me if you have questions.

08/01/2025

We hope to see you on Saturday, August 23, 11 AM - 2 PM at the OrthoIndy YMCA as we celebrate Black Breastfeeding Week! Join us for food, fun, a car seat clinic, giveaways, education, and lactation support. There will be lactation consultants available to answer your breastfeeding questions or check your latch! The event is free, but you need to register here: https://tinyurl.com/ycx9bc44

07/21/2025

🗓️ Save the Date!
We’re back for the 3rd Annual “It’s a Family Affair” Community Resource Fair 🎉

Hosted by MelaMama Maternal Wellness & Indiana Breastfeeding Coalition

📍 OrthoIndy Pike YMCA | 5315 Lafayette Rd, Indianapolis, IN
📅 Saturday, August 23, 2025 | 🕚 11 AM – 2 PM

💜 Join us as we celebrate Black Breastfeeding Week with a day full of family fun, wellness resources, and community love!

✨ Highlights Include:
🤱🏾Breastfeeding & Postpartum Resources
🎁 Baby Product Raffles
🛞 Car Seat Safety Info
🎨 Face Painting
🎶 Live DJ & Outdoor Games
🍿 Popcorn, Snow Cones, Cotton Candy & More!

🎟️ The Eventbrite link will be available Monday. Stay tuned to register! Bring the whole family — this event is FREE and open to the community!

04/21/2025

This FREE webinar is sponsored by the Indiana Breastfeeding Coalition. Simultaneous Spanish interpreting will be provided. Registration link: tinyurl.com/5fa8m23y

This presentation provides a chronological analysis of recommended approaches to positioning and latch during the newborn period and a research-based summary that clarifies which approaches make early breastfeeding easier, which make it more difficult, and why. We will discuss the information needed to implement a simplified breastfeeding initiation strategy designed to make early breastfeeding easier for both helpers and families and reduce the incidence of latching struggles, as well as breast and ni**le problems. This talk also includes a basics checklist and free online resources to share with families.

Registration is required by 12:00 PM EST on 05/15/2025. You may view the recorded webinar for credit until 5:00 PM EST on 06/16/2025.

This webinar has been awarded 1.5 L-CERPs by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners and 1.5 CEs will be provided by Indiana University Health. In order to receive continuing education credit, you must complete the post-session survey. You will receive your certificate(s) by 06/30/2025.

04/15/2025

We are excited to have Freedom Kolb, from The Milk Bank present "Hot Topics in Milk Banking" at our next meeting. Join us for a rich discussion and Q&A session about nonprofit milk banking and the importance of access to pasteurized donor human milk. IBC meetings are open to all and the meeting link is in the comments!

02/28/2025

We are excited to announce that our next webinar presenter is Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, PhD, IBCLC, FAPA! Please join us on March 20, 2025, 12-1:30 PM EST for Burnout, Secondary Traumatic Stress, and Moral Injury in Maternity Care Providers.

Registration is required by 12:00 PM EST on 03/20/2025. You may view the recorded webinar for credit until 5:00 PM EST on 04/30/2025. This webinar is free and simultaneous Spanish interpreting will be provided. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/72m72drc

Caring for birthing women can be deeply rewarding or can lead to job-related burnout, secondary traumatic stress, and moral injury. COVID-19 exacerbated problems that already existed in the maternity system and many providers are feeling the effects. Burnout happens when there is too much work and too few resources. Providers can also feel betrayed by their institutions. Burnout happens gradually, while secondary traumatic stress and moral injury can happen after one event. Unfortunately, burnout, secondary trauma, and moral injury are remarkably common among caregivers for perinatal women. They can lead to physical and mental health sequelae. Self-care is essential for being able to provide care to others. In this presentation, participants will learn the causes and consequences of burnout, secondary traumatic stress, and moral injury. Providers can recover from burnout, secondary trauma, and moral injury, but they first need to recognize the symptoms. In this session, participants will learn some specific strategies and resources for recovery, and for integrating self-care into their care for others.

02/18/2025

We are so excited about these new plates promoting The Milk Bank and can't wait to see them on the streets! Go get yours today!

Save infant lives while you drive! 🚘 The Indiana BMV is now offering a specialty plate featuring The Milk Bank. Each plate sold supports 15 feedings for critically ill babies in the NICU.

You may purchase the Saving Infant Lives plate online or at any Indiana BMV license branch or certified partner location. You don't have to wait until your registration is expiring, you can get the new plate at any time!

Drive awareness for the lifesaving benefits of human donor milk by adding The Milk Bank specialty license plate to your vehicle(s) today.