A Non-Profit organization
Arizona Breastfeeding CoalitionWe are a statewide multidisciplinary group of individuals, businesses, and organizations that share the same mission and vision to improve public health through education, promotion, and protection of breastfeeding.
If you are looking for breastfeeding support, we offer a working list of resources that you may find useful.
Arizona Breastfeeding Resources
Northern Arizona Area
Counties: Yavapai, Coconino, Mohave, Navajo, Apache
Centeral Arizona Area
Counties: Maricopa, Pinal, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz
Southern Arizona Area
Counties: Pima, Yuma, Cochise, Santa Cruz
Tribal Arizona
Areas located in Indian Tribal Nations
What we do
About Us
2024 Board Members
President: Beyauna Billings, IBCLC, RLC
Vice President: VACANT
Secretary: VACANT
Treasurer: Kristi Cortina, IBCLC, RLC
Communications Dir: Renee Palting,
RN, IBCLC, RLC
2024 Projects
-Grow our coalition.
-Garner new members to take action.
-Involve and bond with other coalitions.
2024 Goal
To work collaboratively with the community to increase rates of breastfeeding initiation and duration in order to improve the health of Arizona’s families
What Drives Us
Our Mission
Our mission is to work collaboratively within the community to increase rates of breastfeeding initiation and duration to improve the health of Arizona’s families.
Get Involved
Arizona Breastfeeding Coalition is seeking volunteers to help rebuild the coalition. We are looking for community members who are passionate about breastfeeding and believe and support our mission. We are looking for people of all talents. Contact us if you are interested in volunteering.
Upcoming Events
Community Networking Event
ABC is having a Community Networking Event on July 13, 2024. We will be updating our community resource page. Come join in for the rebirth of ABC. More info to follow.
Breastfeeding
Quick Supporting Information
Breastfeeding & the Workplace
Returning back to work. Here are some helpful guides to help you keep your milk supply flowing, and your baby connected
Breastfeeding Rights & Advocacy
Learn what your rights are in the State of Arizona and how you can advocate for more
Arizona Breastfeeding Reportcard
Center
Affordable Care Act Insurance requirements
Not sure how your insurance provider should be supporting a breastfeeding family? click here for information.
Providers
Healthcare providers find tools to help your clients. check our resource page for providers.
Families
Need support with breastfeeding? check our resource page for families.
Learn
Arizona Breastfeeding Coalition Notes
December 2020 Community Meeting
ABC General meeting. Dec 15, 2020 08:21 AM
This month Beyauna Billings presents Postpartum Traditions From Around the World. Discover how ceremony and honor is being brought back into birth and the postpartum period. Share your tradition at this meeting.
Meeting Recording:
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/3rQpWkO3EKTKPkui172b0SMgG6VRphYQAaRifKmqZiJmqHQjpBwLUAgQSXElkdq9.9PuxBDitIwc3KTKO
Access Passcode: .77q@9F2
March Community Meeting 2021
At the March Community Meeting, Rosemary Bolza of the Arizona Affiliates of the American College of Nurse Midwives, to discuss current legislation and policies effecting breastfeeding families that we serve. She will share information pertaining to both local and national policies and update us on pieces of legislation to watch for throughout the year.
Meeting Recording:
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/RqW8OhkfPDZXtZgQVYeD-UdrEPd3yvxrwCa5Nnz8_FYqqu6oKYxXXBSyvZR3xSc9.4UJNcGKGB_wkodom
Access Passcode: MpWG6?8c
Jan 20, 2021 Meeting
ABC Community Meeting:
Guest Speaker: Renee Palting, RN, IBCLC
This community meeting focused on funding with grants.
Meeting Recording:
https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/tL2kxSJGzF42jqRE6KiFk3ra94kONnXxkhn3FJh3ZXjhYfxZLwaMu_LID3MVA_g.L7mL9LX345RQLy0Q
Access Passcode: qfZr$26n