Breastfeed LA: The Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles

06/04/2026

Featured in Voice of OC: The Importance of Black Infant Health OC

Black Infant Health OC was created to address persistent maternal and infant health disparities and to provide a space where Black parents feel seen, heard, and supported throughout pregnancy and early parenthood. Over the past year, families participated in support groups, health education, care coordination, and community-building activities designed specifically to meet their needs. Many participants shared that these services filled a gap that had not been met elsewhere.

We remain deeply committed to advancing equity for Black families in Orange County and are grateful to everyone who continues to support, advocate for, and invest in this important work.

➡️ Contact Supervisor Wagner and Supervisor Sarmiento to share your support for Black Infant Health OC and the families it serves: https://docs.google.com/document/d/117YNa-6F6rilxLqRKwg_oqBcUsxIXliU1YawWpouVu4/edit?tab=t.0

➡️ Read the Voice of OC article: https://voiceofoc.org/2026/06/oc-officials-wont-pursue-renewing-funding-for-new-black-infant-health-program/

06/02/2026

Happy Pride Month!

BreastfeedLA proudly celebrates LGBTQ+ families and honors families in all their forms. Every parent and every baby deserve access to compassionate, affirming care and the support they need to meet their infant feeding goals.

We stand with our LGBTQ+ community in creating spaces where all families feel seen, supported, and celebrated.

05/29/2026

🏀 GAME TIME!

It's Friday. The NBA finals are getting ready to start. Why not?

How many milk drops 💧 can you find 👀?

Drop your answer in the comments. The final # will be revealed on Monday!

05/28/2026

Signed up for tomorrow's webinar with Dr. Shereen Mahmoud? Register here: tinyurl.com/first-1000-hours.

Prepare to:
🚩 Recognize early red flags in growth and feeding behaviors that warrant targeted lactation or nutrition interventions.
🫂Support breastfeeding families through evidence-based strategies that promote healthy growth.
🔎 Identify when infant growth patterns are reassuring versus concerning in breastfeeding dyads.

FREE to watch live OR pay $20 for the webinar recording and/or CEUs (2.0 Contact Hours / 1.5 L-CERPs).

05/27/2026

There's a truth we aren't naming loudly enough:

Corporate formula companies are increasingly positioning themselves as champions of moms, wrapping profit-driven agendas in the language of support, empowerment, and care.

And we need to talk about it.

Read all about it here: tinyurl.com/momsnotmarketing

05/20/2026

🎤 1 week left to register for our next Lactation Education Specialist Course!

Secure your spot here: https://breastfeedla.thinkific.com/courses/May2026-LES

05/19/2026

Maternal and Child Health Access is a great resource for CA families with prenatal and postpartum needs!

Please help us spread the word 💙

Do you know a family that needs help with Medi-Cal, Covered California, or health coverage support?

MCHA offers FREE confidential assistance with:
✔ Applications
✔ Troubleshooting
✔ Retention / renewals

Healthcare can be confusing—we’re here to help make it easier.

📞 213.749.4261
🌐 www.mchaccess.org

Please share this post with someone who may need support 💙

05/18/2026

Happy Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month! This is a time to celebrate the rich diversity of these communities, which are too often overlooked in public health.

We see this play out in infant feeding and maternal health specifically.

Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have distinct cultural practices, histories, and languages. But they are frequently grouped under one broad “AANHPI” category. This aggregation hides important disparities, erases cultural differences, and impacts how resources and support are distributed.

BreastfeedLA is committed to helping change this narrative by advocating for equity-centered approaches, hosting support groups, and backing efforts that recognize the specific needs in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.

05/15/2026

🗣️ NEXT WEBINAR: Friday, May 29th (10am - 12pm PST)

2 Contact Hours / 1.5 L-CERPs

🔥 The first 1,000 hours is a critical window for a newborn's health and lactation consultants are uniquely positioned to support families during this time. Dr. Shereen Soliman will teach IBCLCs practical tools to integrate pediatric growth monitoring into lactation care.

Register for the free live event here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/395nyvk/lp/5bf12746-ff1e-4b66-97fa-13d3ee5677e1

Paid registration for continuing education credits + webinar recording ($20): https://breastfeedla.thinkific.com/courses/the-first-1,000-hours

The early postnatal period, the first 1,000 hours, is a critical window for establishing optimal growth, metabolic health, and long-term well-being. Lactation consultants are uniquely positioned to support families during this time.