JOIN US FOR A KBC GENERAL MEETING
Friday, August 12th | 12-1 p.m.
Meeting ID: 899 1997 6995
Passcode: 999567
12:00 Welcome
12:30 KBC News:
12:55 Questions, discussion and sharing
1:00 Adjourn
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Hello to all my fellow lactation advocates!
August is going to be an exciting month in the world of breastfeeding/chestfeeding! In addition to Governor Laura Kelly proclaiming August “Kansas Breastfeeding Month”, there are several designated breastfeeding weeks to be on the look out for.
August 1-7
August 8-14
August 15-21
August 25-31
Speaking of looking out, the Kansas 2022 Breastfeeding Conference will be here in the blink of an eye! How exciting is it to be able to see each other face to face and share the same space again? I'm looking forward to this and I hope you are too.
Thank you,
Stephanne Rupnicki, CLC
Chair, KBC Board of Directors
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KanCare coverage for new mothers extended to 12 months! New mothers under KanCare now have health care coverage under KanCare up to 12 months postpartum. This includes access to comprehensive coverage including routine check-ups, breastfeeding support, family planning and more.
New Breastfeeding Advocacy shirts are available at the KBC online store in tees, tanks and sweatshirts! |
Congratulations!
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2022 AAP Policy Statement on Breastfeeding and Human Milk - Key changes include recommendations to breastfeed until 2 years of age, aligning recommendations with the World Health Organization. See the accompanying AAP Technical Report for additional information. Co-auther Dr. Joan Meek will present key messages from the new statement at a grand rounds at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita on Sept. 15 and at the Kansas Chapter of the AAP Fall CME meeting Sept. 16.
Returning to Work Resource: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity published a webpage titled "Breastfeeding and Returning to Your Workplace." The webpage answers questions about expressing breast milk when returning to the workplace after having a baby, and provides tips for parents on talking to employers and cleaning breast pump kit parts at the workplace. This resource has been added to the KBC’s Workplace webpage.
Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCF-E) Toolkit - CDC’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity (DNPAO) recently released an Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCF-E) Toolkit. This toolkit provides information and resources for emergency preparedness and response personnel, families, and the public to ensure that infants and toddlers are fed safely when natural disasters strike, such as hurricanes, floods, wildfires, earthquakes, and tornadoes. For more information on breastfeeding support during emergencies, click here.
New opportunity for payment for lactation support providers: The Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration (CBSD) expands childbirth and breastfeeding coverage for TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select beneficiaries. Coverage now includes support for IBCLCs and other non-medical professionals. The demonstration runs from Jan. 1, 2022 through Dec. 31, 2026. The CBSD will expand overseas on Jan. 1, 2025. All providers, network or non-network, must meet the CBSD qualifications. For more information on how a provider can join the TRICARE network under this demonstration, please visit the TRICARE West here.
Read Highlights Summary from the USBC National Breastfeeding Conference & Convening 2022 from KBC members who attended.
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Resources
New "Employer Support Video” This short video outlining the important components of workplace lactation supporting is easily shared with employers and HR professionals.
Community Supporting Breastfeeding VIDEOS!
New Spanish-language Resources: The following resources are now available in Spanish. They are available on the KBC Spanish resources webpage and through the KBC website.
Nursing Mothers Workplace Protections - new flyer from the U.S. Department of Labor Women's Bureau, in partnership with the Wage and Hour Division, highlighting nursing workers' rights to take breaks to pump act work and eligibility to do so under current Fair Labor Standards Act protections.
Lactation Education Specialist - 6-week online class with weekly live lectures and self-paced, self-study modules. Live lectures are held weekly from Oct. 11 - Nov. 15 on Tuesdays from 10:30 am - 2 pm CST. Upon completion of the course, graduates may use the title “Certificated Lactation Educator Specialist” (CLES). Registration. Cost $550 or $495 if registered by 9/27.
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SECTION UPDATES
Child Care:
- Brenda provided an in person “How to Support Breastfeeding Mother’s & Families” training to the staff of Envision Child Development Center in Wichita.
- The “How to Support Breastfeeding Mother’s & Families” training has been translated into Spanish. KCCTO will determine the frequency of offering the training.
- Working towards having all breastfeeding resources translated into Spanish.
- KBC continues to provide a “Message of the Month” to section members to utilize in their communications.
- The Child Care Health Consultants are connecting with local coalitions across the state.
- Child Care Aware of Kansas was a vendor at the Ford County Baby Expo. They were also present at the Barton county baby shower.
Hospitals:
Section Discussions:
Learning Moments:
- Color-Filled Clinical Training Program: Becoming a Clinical Site – Sapphire Garcia-Lies
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Oklahoma Mothers’ Milk Bank: Becoming a Milk Bank or Depot – Becky Mannel
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The Hospital Section meets on the 4th Thursday of odd # months from 12-1 pm. Register for meetings here.
Local Coalitions:
July Meeting Highlights:
Public Health:
The KBC Public Health Section met on June 16th focusing on a deep dive into the Breastfeeding Friendly Local Health Department Designation, starting with criteria #1: Community Engagement. We will be spending the first half of the next 6 meetings diving into one of the criteria. The August meeting will focus on criteria #2: Referral System.
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We have also been working on determining a section project and during April the group decided to work on How to create a lactation referral system from Continuity of Care in Breastfeeding Support. Please join us if you are interested in developing a referral system in your community! We will begin regularly meeting on the 3rd Thursday of even months. Our next meeting is Thursday, August 18th, from 11-12. Please reach out to Danielle Ast with any questions.
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