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The South Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition (SCBFC) promotes, protects and supports the art and science of human milk feeding as the superior form of nutrition and nurture for infants and young children. Through community and professional support and organization, SCBC works to ensure that breastfeeding, an important public health issue, will become the societal norm for feeding infants and young children in South Carolina.

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South Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition (SCBC) is committed to diversity and inclusion. SCBC strives to support all breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and lactating families regardless of race, ethnicity, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, family structure, primary language, ability, socioeconomic status, political affiliation, or employment status. SCBC seeks active membership of individuals to reflect the diversity present in the state.

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Join us online for OuR LASt MEETING IN 2026

October 28th at Noon

Get Tickets HERE

Free for all to attend. 1 L-CERP for Members at the $25.00 level

Dr. Tisha Felder, PhD, MSW

Perinatal, Pediatrics, and Family Research Center Interim Co-Director & Associate Professor

Biobehavioral Health & Nursing Science
College of Nursing University of South Carolina

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Tisha Felder will present From Pink Ribbons to Liquid Gold: The Next Chapter in Connecting Breastfeeding, Breast Cancer, and Health Equity. Building on her 2022 presentation, this update will explore emerging evidence on breastfeeding and breast cancer prevention, persistent inequities affecting Black families, and the social and structural supports needed to make breastfeeding a sustainable and equitable option.

In addition, we will:

announce the winner of the 2026 Sharon Spriggs Award and hold elections for the 2027-2028;
nominate a lactation advocate for the 2026 Sharon Spriggs Award: SCBreastfeeds.org/award;
hold elections.
If you are a member in good standing, go to the member page and nominate a candidate for the 2026 October Elections: SCBreastfeeds.org/members. Self-nominations accepted.

Miss a Meeting?

Marsha Walker, RN, IBCLC

**Did you know IBCLCs need 2 CERPS on the WHO code to recertify?** **Become a member** **to watch the video of our January 2026 meeting and then access the Members tab for the link.**

August 2026 Meeting Available on YouTube

Suzanne Sanders, IBCLC, from ForLactationProfessionals.com, shared techniques, tools, and strategies learned through observing other lactation consultants in action. Learn about communication skills and using AI for charting visits.

Angie Brewster Benson, Chief Financial & Operations Officer, from Chamberofmothers.com will be focusing on breastfeeding and childcare legislation and the importance of community efforts in advocacy.