Central Illinois Breastfeeding Professional Network

 

Who are we?

Housed under the umbrella of the Central Illinois Breastfeeding Task Force, we are a collection of entities providing services and support to all moms and babies in the Central Illinois region. We recognize the importance of working in collaboration with each other to maximize the benefits and outcomes for our families. We had our inaugural meeting in February of 2020 and have continued building our coalition through out the difficulties with COVID. Our families need coordination and support now more than ever. Our goal is to meet quarterly for discussion, collaboration, and to share resources. We aim to offer lactation education opportunities to community professionals. Via our ever expanding connections and relationships, we hope to work together to provide our families with the services and resources they need to be successful in their journey of parenthood, including lactation education and support.

 

Mission Statement

  • Provide equitable lactation support for all families in Central Illinois

  • Connect families with resources that remove barriers to breastfeeding

  • Collaborate as community professionals across disciplines and entities

  • Further understanding of the evidence that human milk is best for human babies

  • Champion the infrastructure and support necessary to improve local breastfeeding initiation and continuity rates

  • Engage in statewide and nationwide advocacy for lactation support

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