Goals of the Utah Breastfeeding Coalition
- Encourage parents and families to initiate exclusive & continuous breastfeeding
- Increase public understanding that breastfeeding is the normal course for nourishing children & that efforts to undermine breastfeeding are serious threats to the health of infants, children, parents and families
- Contribute to a supportive & accepting social environment with respect to breastfeeding
- Promote & support model policies & practices in communities, hospitals, businesses, health care systems, worksites, & child care facilities
- Encourage active support for breastfeeding among key community leaders
Benefits of joining UBC
- Connect pregnant and breastfeeding women with resources such as lactation consultants, online tools, and evidence-based information
- Support employers and employees with workplace lactation kits, policies, and educational materials
- Provide healthcare providers, physicians, and clinicians access to evidence-based information on human lactation, including contraindications and Milk Bank protocols
- Build connections within your community for breastfeeding support
- Gain visibility and recognition for your business or event on the UBC website and social media outlets
- Receive potential tax deductions through donations
- Network with other professionals to advance your work or business
Membership Tiers
* Individual
$ 20
* Student
$ 10
* Organization
$ 150
Each membership level is good for one year from the date of purchase with the option to auto-renew.
