Virginia Breastfeeding Coalition

Normalizing Breastfeeding and Supporting Healthy Families in Virginia

Virginia Maternity Center Breastfeeding-Friendly Designation Program

The Virginia Maternity Breastfeeding-Friendly Designation Program uses the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding from the World Health Organization and UNICEF. The program was launched in 2015 to recognize birthing facilities which promote breastfeeding and create an environment that is supportive for breastfeeding families and patients.

All birthing facilities in Virginia are eligible to apply for designation, and they are evaluated based on how many of the Ten Steps they implement into their practices and policies.

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Virginia Breastfeeding Coalition

6 months ago

Virginia Breastfeeding Coalition
Love team work and want to help Virginia families with breastfeeding?💪💗Now’s your chance to make an impact — the Virginia Breastfeeding Coalition (VBC) is accepting nominations for our Board of Directors! We are extending the deadline for board member nominations for the following positions:Chair-ElectSecretary Member-At-Large ✨ Why join the board? 🤝 Connect with lactation & public health leaders statewide 💼 Build your leadership skills (looks amazing on a resume!) 🤱 Help shape initiatives that support families across Virginia 🏛 Chair-Elect serves on the VA Breastfeeding Advisory Committee, working with the VA Dept. of Health 🌎 Attend U.S. Breastfeeding Committee meetings & access leadership training 👩‍⚕️ IBCLCs — your service counts as recertification clinical hours! (IBLCE info)💌 Nominate yourself or a colleague! 📧 Email vabreastfeedingcoalition@gmail.com by October 24, 2025If you'd like more information on any of the open positions please let us know. ... See MoreSee Less

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6 months ago

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Do you have strong interpersonal skills and are passionate about supporting breastfeeding families in Virginia? 🌟 The Virginia Breastfeeding Coalition (VBC) is seeking nominations for our Board of Directors — and we’d love for YOU to join us!Open positions include:Chair-ElectSecretaryMember-at-large (2-3 postions)🗳 Nominate yourself or a colleague today!Email vabreastfeedingcoalition@gmail.com by Oct 20 with your name and a brief note on why you’d make a great addition. Voting will commence on Oct 28-Nov 7. New officers will be announced at our November 12 membership meeting.Let’s work together to make breastfeeding the norm across Virginia 💕 ... See MoreSee Less

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Virginia Breastfeeding Coalition

8 months ago

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Celebrate World Breastfeeding Awareness month by supporting this month long milk donation drive. No worries if you're not local!Check the flyer for details on how your donation can still make a difference. 🤱 A pop up donation drive will be held in Richmond, VA on 8/19/25 from 11am-12:45pm at The Children's Hospital of Richmond. Donors must be pre-approved and schedule their drop off in advance with The King's Daughters Milk bank at 757-668-6455.Scan the QR code or click the link in the comments to start the prescre#Breastfeeding #milks#donation##awarenesstion #Awareness ... See MoreSee Less

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8 months ago

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🍼Milk Donation Drive - To celebrate World Breastfeeding Month, there will be a Breastfeeding Awareness Month Proclamation Presentation on August 19th at 1:00pm at the Children's Hospital of Richmond. RSVP required. ... See MoreSee Less

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