January 11, 2017 Meeting Notes– Capital Area Breastfeeding Coalition

Attendance:  Beth M., Naimah, Rose, Lynn, Diane, Claretta, Stephanie, Natosha, Tina, Kaleigh, Megan, Krystal, Nicki, Angela    Announcements: Audra Post, a midwife, was invited to join us, but was unable to attend. Naimah is now the Community Action Network Coordinator for Strong Start Healthy Start. Tina has…

December 13, 2016 Meeting Notes– Capital Area Breastfeeding Coalition

Attendance:  Naimah, Lynn, Diane, Claretta, Ann.  New attendees:  Natosha, Krystal  Special invitations to CABC:  Lynn has asked Audra Post and Angela Daniel to attend the January 11 meeting.  Reception/Networking event:  Naimah will convene the planning team after her graduation in December (Congrats!).  See October 26…

October 26, 2016 Meeting Notes– Capital Area Breastfeeding Coalition

Attendance:  Beth M., Lindsey, Naimah, Tammy, Rose, Lynn, Diane, Claretta. New attendees:  Julie Wilbur, Patient Care Manager, McLaren, and Abby Sherwin, R.D. MIHP, Ingham County HD WIC.  Announcements: Audra Post, a midwife, was invited to join us, but was unable to attend. Lynn will reschedule…

Capital Area Breastfeeding Coalition– September 28, 2016 Meeting Notes

September 28, 2016 Meeting Notes– Capital Area Breastfeeding Coalition Attending: Lynn, Diane, Naimah, Ann, Tammy, Tracie, Stephanie, Claretta, Lindsey, Mary Announcements: Heather from Barry-Eaton District Health Department won’t be able to attend; she has left her position at the Health Department.  Hopefully, her replacement or…

June 21 CABC Meeting– Minutes and Updates

June 21, 2016 Meeting Notes– Capital Area Breastfeeding Coalition Attending: Claretta, Diane, Elon, Hilary, Rose, Emily, Laura,Tracie, Introductions–welcome to Elon Geffrard, Ingham County Health Department, Maternal Child Health Breastfeeding Campaign– going well; positive feedback from clients. A video trailer will be shown at the Celebration…

May 18, 2016 Meeting Notes– Capital Area Breastfeeding Coalition

1. Introductions–welcome to Marji Cyrul, new Breastfeeding Coordinator, MDHHS 2. BF Fun Get-together feedback– event went well, though it was competing with beautiful spring weather! Big thanks to Lindsey, Ann, Emily, and everyone who contributed to planning and setting up the event. 3. April 29…

CABC Meeting Notes– March 22, 2016

Cap Area Breastfeeding Coalition– March 22, 2016 Meeting Notes—-NEXT MEETING IS APRIL 19 5:30-7:30 Don’t forget the Baby Fair on April 16 and the BF Get-together on April 24! Attendees:   Lynn, Lindsey, Diane, Ann, Laura,  Tracie, Caroline, Hilary, Chelsea, Tammy 1.Willow Tree— April 16, Baby Fair…

Breastfeeding and Lead Exposure

The statement and recommendations on breastfeeding and lead exposure was issued by the Michigan Breastfeeding Network. Breastfeeding and Lead Exposure (1)

CABC Meeting Notes 1-12-16

Attendees:  Jane, Mary, Lynn, Lindsey, Emily, Diane, Hilary, Ann, Laura, Nicole, Stephanie 1. BF Fun Get-together— reviewed survey results from Survey Monkey that Lindsey developed. Reviewed the goals: –Let people know about CABC –Provide info re: breastfeeding resources –Provide advocacy opportunities– how to get involved…