Dates Announced for 2020 Breastfeeding Conference!
The 2020 Breastfeeding Conference will be held October 29 and 30 at the Holiday Inn Wichita East I-35 in Wichita, KS. Check here as we update with more information.
Governor Kelly Proclaims August “Breastfeeding Awareness Month”
Press Release From KDHE, For Immediate Release August 2, 2019 Governor Kelly Proclaims August “Breastfeeding Awareness Month” In support of World Breastfeeding Week and National Breastfeeding Month TOPEKA – At an official signing ceremony, Governor Laura Kelly proclaimed August...
KBC Awards Grants to Support Breastfeeding in Kansas
With a goal of supporting breastfeeding families throughout Kansas, six local breastfeeding coalitions received funding totaling approximately $5,000 from the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition (KBC) Mini-Grant Initiative. The following local breastfeeding coalition projects received funding from the KBC: African-American Breastfeeding...
We need your help
Speak up about the bright spots and gaps in breastfeeding support in Kansas. Let’s make sure the needs of breastfeeding families are heard and included in the new statewide strategic plan for early childhood that is being developed. Here’s...
Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Receives National Award
Stephanne Rupnicki has received the Tribal Trailblazer Award from the United States Breastfeeding Committee in recognition of her leadership and collaborative efforts to support breastfeeding families in the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. Rupnicki was one of only seven individuals...
2019 Breastfeeding Mini-Grants Announced
The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition is pleased to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 2019 Breastfeeding Mini-Grants; proposals are now being accepted. Eligible breastfeeding coalitions in Kansas are invited to submit proposals for up to $1,000 to fund activities which...
Great News for Kansas!
The CDC released the 2018 Breastfeeding Report Card yesterday and highlights include: Kansas is one of only 4 states to exceed national averages and Healthy People 2020 goals in 4 core measures – any breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding at 3...
New Breastfeeding Rates in Kansas!
The CDC recently released breastfeeding data from the National Immunization Survey (NIS) for babies born in 2015. Rates increased in ALL measures for breastfeeding in Kansas!! Call to Action –We must build on the momentum we’ve created to build...
Announcing – 2018 Mini-Grants!
2018 Mini-Grant Opportunity – The KBC Board would like to help your coalition! Review the Request for Proposals and use the KBC Strategic Framework to help guide your ideas! 2018 Mini-Grant RFP 2018 Mini-Grant Application Form
Clinical Protocols from the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
Breastfeeding Medicine The Official Journal of: Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Stay up-to-date by reading our most recent Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Clinical Protocols today: ABM Clinical Protocol #8: Human Milk Storage Information for Home Use for Full-Term Infants, Revised...
Building Common Ground
On August 15, 2017 the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition joined over 40 organizations in requesting a meeting with the co-founders of the Fed is Best (FIB) Foundation to discuss their position on current infant feeding recommendations and associated health care practices....
New Breastfeeding Data Released
The CDC recently released breastfeeding data from the latest National Immunization Survey (NIS) for babies born in 2014. Please keep in mind that state sample sizes are small (231 in Kansas) so state data confidence intervals are wide (6-7%...
Breastfeeding 101 + Workplace Law & Support – training opportunities
“Breastfeeding 101” + Workplace Law & Support trainings will be held in five locations across the state. This FREE 6-hour breastfeeding education event will cover the basics of breastfeeding and include a detailed look at workplace laws and how...
Feeding Tips for Breastfed Babies
We’ve update our “Feeding Tips” card! The updated cards align with new breastmilk storage guidelines from USDA/WIC and the Child and Adult Care Food Program. WHAT’S NEW? – Freshly expressed breast milk may be stored in the refrigerator for...
Breastfeeding Support by Kansas County
Check out this great resource – Breastfeeding Support by Kansas County We have created a detailed database of information regarding breastfeeding support and breastfeeding rates by Kansas county. If you know of additional resources that are not included, please...