Breastfeeding Resource Guide— ready to go– plan to stuff and label envelopes at next meeting (July 16), with cover letter to physicians’ offices. Good feedback on Mom and Baby tent at the EL art fest– well-used and appreciated

Sparrow Hospital Baby Friendly— Best Fed Beginnings Grant– Sparrow plans to be certified Baby Friendly by 2014, using the steps outlined by the Best Fed Beginnings Grant. Currently, only one hospital in Michigan is Baby-Friendly certified–Beaumont in Grosse Pointe.  See Website section above for updates on Baby-Friendly hospitals.  9 Michigan hospitals received the grants.

Million Moms March— July 18, 2012, 10 – 3. Coalition will plan to have visibility and provide assistance, once more details are known.

Next Meeting— July 16, 5:30 – 7:30, place to be determined