Michigan Breastfeeding Network meeting was held in Flint, was well-attended and had 5 members from CABC in attendance. Good way to catch up on new projects of the Network, and meet the new Director, Jane Whitacre. Diane has more detailed notes from the meeting– contact her if you’re interested.
Willow Tree is planning to acquire equipment and supplies in order to take on some Rock N Rest events, in addition to the Mom2Mom sales that Baby Wearers have been staffing.
Baby Cafe on Wednesdays will be moving to a new location, since the church they are in is moving. New address: Pennway Church of God, 1101 E. Cavanaugh, Lansing, MI 48910
Wednesdays, 10:00 am – noon. Baby cafe is planning to try some evening sessions.
Lynn may host a Ladies’ Night Out shopping night at Mother&Earth Baby Boutique with proceeds of sales to benefit CABC (Thanks, Lynn!)
The coalition will sponsor a reception venue TBA, for community lactation support professionals to meet each other and network. CLC’s LC’s, and BF professionals in area hospitals and practices will be invited. Mary is spearheading this. (Note, this was scheduled for Dec. 1, but now is on hold and will be rescheduled).
The coalition will have a “fun” Open House/yearly party in January or February. Need to think of a creative name and decide on food, drink and prizes.
Discussed the Coffective mobile app– for bf moms.
EPO has moved to a smaller office. They are holding a Panera (Frandor) fundraiser on November 25– bring a coupon for proceeds to go to EPO.
Carolyn Passierello and her mom have opened Next Generation Lactation Service at Willow Tree. It is a drop in service. They plan to bill insurance. Nov. 2 is first drop-in clinic.
Ingham County has a new peer counselor.
Issue for follow-up– LCC has 3 pumping rooms, but they are single use only, and moms sometimes go across campus to use one, and it’s in use already. WIth the number of bf moms at LCC, they need more rooms. Mary will contact LCC to see who to contact about this.