About Us
The Missouri Breastfeeding Coalition works to improve the nutritional status and overall health of families in Missouri by working collaboratively to promote, support, and protect breastfeeding in all Missouri communities.
Membership
Members are welcomed from all Missouri communities including but not limited to:
-Local Breastfeeding Coalitions
-Healthcare Facilities
-Work Sites
-Schools
-Faith Based Organizations
-Professional and Parenting Organizations
-Government
-Online Communities
-Cities & Towns throughout Missouri
Membership Benefits:
Coalition Meetings
Join coalition meetings, held every other month on the third Friday of odd months from 12-1pm via teleconference to stay up to date on lactation news and events throughout Missouri.
United States Breastfeeding Committee Membership
The Missouri Breastfeeding Coalition is a proud member of the United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC). Membership benefits from the USBC are passed on to our members including getting a seat at the table, access to exclusive tools, networking, and peer learning opportunities, exclusive discounts to conferences and trainings, and the opportunity for involvement.
Networking
Missouri Breastfeeding Coalition members are invited to join a private Facebook group to connect and build relationships year round.
Get Involved
We are always looking for people to get involved in advancing lactation throughout Missouri. We have an education, grant writing, legislative and conference planning committees. By working together, we are able to achieve big changes that would not be possible by one organization alone.
Meet Our Board Members
Shannon Schrum, Co-Chair
Co-Chair
Stephanie Pruess, Secretary
Kathy Mertzlufft, Treasurer
Juli Helfer, Website & Communications