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Contacts

Name Email Address Phone Number
detail Brenda Bandy, Program Director, Business Case for Breastfeeding (785)539-3993
detail Janet Colson, Treasurer (620)272-2309
detail Kathy Walker, Past President (316) 962-8587
detail Michelle Routh, Secretary (913)271-4331
detail Gwen Whittit, Vice President (316) 648-5106
detail Melody Ward, President (620)488-3438
detail Martha Hagen, WIC State Breastfeeding Coordinator (785)291-3161

About the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition, Inc.

The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition, Inc. is a consortium of breastfeeding promotion groups, organizations that work with mothers and babies, and interested individuals from across the state. The mission of the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition, Inc. is to work collaboratively to promote and protect breastfeeding in order to improve the health of Kansas families.
 
The objectives of the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition, Inc. are:

  1. To increase public acceptance of breastfeeding, increase public awareness of the benefits, and promote behavioral change that results in increased rates of breastfeeding initiation and longer duration.

  2. To increase acceptance and support for breastfeeding in schools and work sites.

  3. To promote public policies that support breastfeeding and compliance with the WHO Code.

  4. To advocate for policies and practices that promote and support breastfeeding in all sectors of the health care system.

  5. To educate health care providers about breastfeeding and its benefits.

  6. To increase services and support to families who are breastfeeding. 

 

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 The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition, Inc. believes it is important for parents to make informed choices regarding breastfeeding and the health of their baby.  Please use the links provided on this website to gather information to share with your health care provider so together you can make the best decision for your family. The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition, Inc. is not responsible for any opinions expressed by the organizations or websites linked on this site.    The Web Site may contain inaccuracies or typographical errors. The coalition makes no representations about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of the material. The use of the Web Site and the material is at your own risk. Changes are periodically made to the Web Site and may be made at any time. The contents of the site, such as text, graphics, images, and other material, are for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding lactation.

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