BCDC Breastfeeding Coalition of Douglas County

06/12/2026

Did you know we have lots of resources listed on our website?

General Breastfeeding Information Kellymom La Leche League International Womenshealth.gov Helpful Videos Attaching Baby at the Breast – Global Health Media Project Global Health Media Projec…

06/11/2026

What a great resource!

Download our free Returning to Work Toolkit for Breastfeeding employees! Thank you, Maine State Breastfeeding Coalition and MaineHealth, for allowing us to adapt resources for Kansan workers.

Click here to download the PDF:https://ksbreastfeeding.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Return-to-Work-Toolkit.pdf

06/10/2026

Support these amazing places that have been committed to welcoming breastfeeding families for years!
Lawrence Parents as Teachers K-State Extension - Douglas County Hilltop Child Development Center Lawrence Arts Center Ladybird Diner La Petite Academy Just Food KB & Co.

The BCDC Breastfeeding Coalition of Douglas County is active again (there was a hiatus after COVID) - go follow us!! We are working on getting the Communities Supporting Breastfeeding designation from the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition.

If you own a business or work for a company that would be a good fit for the Breastfeeding Welcome Here pledge would you be willing to fill out the quick form to get the designation? We need 50 businesses. There is also an employer pledge and a childcare pledge so if those fit or you want more info let me know!! Thank you!!

Link in Bio
https://ksbreastfeeding.org/take-the-pledge/

"I pledge to provide a welcoming environment where breastfeeding mothers can sit anywhere and enjoy a welcoming attitude from staff, management and, to the fullest extent possible, other customers while breastfeeding. I pledge to place a “Breastfeeding Welcome Here” logo in full view of all who enter this business establishment."

06/08/2026

Our monthly meetings are open to anyone who wants to help make Douglas county a support breastfeeding community. Join us!

06/08/2026

https://ksbreastfeeding.org/resource-library/

06/07/2026

Support these amazing places that have been committed to welcoming breastfeeding families for years!
Great Harvest Bread Co. Lawrence Insight Women’s Center The Dusty Bookshelf - Lawrence Drs. Dobbins and Letourneau Wilson & Hendrickson Orthodontics Hy-Vee Gags's Care Home Daycare

The BCDC Breastfeeding Coalition of Douglas County is active again (there was a hiatus after COVID) - go follow us!! We are working on getting the Communities Supporting Breastfeeding designation from the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition.

If you own a business or work for a company that would be a good fit for the Breastfeeding Welcome Here pledge would you be willing to fill out the quick form to get the designation? We need 50 businesses. There is also an employer pledge and a childcare pledge so if those fit or you want more info let me know!! Thank you!!

Link in Bio
https://ksbreastfeeding.org/take-the-pledge/

"I pledge to provide a welcoming environment where breastfeeding mothers can sit anywhere and enjoy a welcoming attitude from staff, management and, to the fullest extent possible, other customers while breastfeeding. I pledge to place a “Breastfeeding Welcome Here” logo in full view of all who enter this business establishment."

06/05/2026

Support these amazing places that have been committed to welcoming breastfeeding families for years!
Children's Learning Center, Inc. The Merc Co+op Dash Salon and Spa Lawrence Kansas Parks and Recreation Doulas of Douglas County Cotton O'Neil Clinic with AdventHealth

The BCDC Breastfeeding Coalition of Douglas County is active again (there was a hiatus after COVID) - go follow us!! We are working on getting the Communities Supporting Breastfeeding designation from the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition.
If you own a business or work for a company that would be a good fit for the Breastfeeding Welcome Here pledge would you be willing to fill out the quick form to get the designation? We need 50 businesses. There is also an employer pledge and a childcare pledge so if those fit or you want more info let me know!! Thank you!!
Link in Bio
https://ksbreastfeeding.org/take-the-pledge/
"I pledge to provide a welcoming environment where breastfeeding mothers can sit anywhere and enjoy a welcoming attitude from staff, management and, to the fullest extent possible, other customers while breastfeeding. I pledge to place a “Breastfeeding Welcome Here” logo in full view of all who enter this business establishment."

06/03/2026

Support these amazing places that have been committed to welcoming breastfeeding families for years! Arizona Trading Co Au Marche... The European Market The Blue Dot Salon Ballard Center Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center Bloom Midwifery and Lactation

The BCDC Breastfeeding Coalition of Douglas County is active again (there was a hiatus after COVID) - go follow us!! We are working on getting the Communities Supporting Breastfeeding designation from the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition.

If you own a business or work for a company that would be a good fit for the Breastfeeding Welcome Here pledge would you be willing to fill out the quick form to get the designation? We need 50 businesses. There is also an employer pledge and a childcare pledge so if those fit or you want more info let me know!! Thank you!!
Link in Bio

https://ksbreastfeeding.org/take-the-pledge/

"I pledge to provide a welcoming environment where breastfeeding mothers can sit anywhere and enjoy a welcoming attitude from staff, management and, to the fullest extent possible, other customers while breastfeeding. I pledge to place a “Breastfeeding Welcome Here” logo in full view of all who enter this business establishment."

06/02/2026

World Breastfeed Week is August 1-7

06/02/2026

Lactation support is essential health care. Period.

IBCLCs: Essential Partners in Maternal & Infant Health

A new 2026 position update highlights the critical role of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) in improving breastfeeding outcomes, advancing health equity, reducing healthcare costs, and supporting families through complex feeding challenges. Research shows that families who receive care from an IBCLC are more likely to achieve their breastfeeding goals, report greater confidence and satisfaction, and experience better health outcomes. IBCLCs serve as clinical experts, educators, advocates, researchers, and policy leaders, helping shape breastfeeding-friendly healthcare systems and expanding access to evidence-based lactation care in hospitals, communities, and virtual settings.

As breastfeeding support continues to be recognized as a public health priority, this growing body of evidence reinforces that investing in IBCLC services is not a luxury—it’s a necessity for improving maternal and child health. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08903344261434475