Attending: Lindsey, Lynn, Pat, Tammy, Hillary, Jane,  Heather, Diane, Laura, and Ann on Skype. Special welcome to first-time attendees:  Jane, the Executive Director of the Michigan Breastfeeding Network; Heather, WIC and Breastfeeding Coordinator at Barry-Eaton District Health Department; and Hillary, McLaren Birthing Center.

1.Plan for January “fun” get-together— Lindsey will create a survey to find out what times, days, locations and activities will be most popular for breastfeeding families and supporters to attend. Planning for an event early in 2016– possibly in February. Discussed donations for goodie bags, door prizes, resource info, food. Please help by re-posting survey.

2.Lactation professional reception– to be rescheduled in 2016.

3.Coordination with Allen Neighborhood Center– through Jane’s discussions with Joan Nelson, coalition members are invited to discuss breastfeeding support at Allen Neighborhood Center during Farmers’ Markets (Wednesdays). Laura, Tracie, Mary, Pat, Jane and Diane are interested in visiting to tour and meet on December 9, at approximately 3:30 p.m. If you would like to join in this discussion, please contact Diane.

4.Updates:

 Baby Cafe:  Reminder: new address for Baby Cafe on Wednesdays, 10 – noon: Pennway Church of God, 1101 E. Cavanaugh, Lansing, MI 48910

WIllow Tree: Nicole sent an update:  Willow Tree is working with Strong Start Healthy Start to run a breastfeeding support group targeted at African Americans. Some women were sent to the Breastfeeding Basics training and facilitators are on path to become CLCs.  The group will meet first and third Monday of each month from 3-5 p.m. starting in January. Promotional materials to be sent out soon. 

 Barry-Eaton Health Dept: WIC Breastfeeding classes are part of the Infant Feeding Class.  The I Promise Program, women commit to trying breastfeeding. Moms receive free items based on duration.  Heather shared the WIC tear-off flyers and the flyer used for classes. One current issue is that Medicaid application does not tell moms they are eligible for WIC. Preparing for upcoming Coffective training program and webinar. Question– how will the CABC support the Coffective training?

Sparrow:  Tammy said the BF Clinic is going well. Sparrow has purchased Hale’s online resource for physicians. It is very useful, though it doesn’t address use of multiple drugs.

MSU Extension: Kellogg Grant, 3 Lactation interns of color, non-English speakers.  2 year program.  MSU Extension has hired 2 more peer counselors. Henry Ford Health System is inviting peer counselors to talk to moms in waiting rooms; also in pediatrician offices.

McLaren: LaLeche Group meets there 1 night per month.  McLaren is changing from HFAP to JCO surveys.  This will change breastfeeding policies.  Working to improve MPINC scores. Rooming in, breastfeeding education for nurses.

Michigan Breastfeeding Network: Rolling out the Workplace Engagement campaign. Webinars and social media– go to www.mibreastfeeding. org to see webinar dates. Webinars are archived on the site for later viewing.

 5. Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 12, 5:30 – 7:30 at Mother&Earth Baby Boutique.