San Antonio Breastfeeding Coalition

SABC Accomplishments

* Hosted a breastfeeding conference for physicians

 * Stimulated two hospital systems in San Antonio to achieve Texas Ten Step designation - Methodist Women's Center and the Baptist Health System

 * Sponsored the San Antonio site for the Quintessence Foundation Breastfeeding Challenge, a worldwide event

 * Co-produced, along with WIC, a San Antonio Breastfeeding Resource Directory to provide breastfeeding information help families and professionals find breastfeeding support

* Distributed over 200 San Antonio Breastfeeding Resource Directories

* Facilitated area wide billboard campaign “Babies were Born to be Breastfed”

 * Participated in the distribution of Community Action Kits to promote positive breastfeeding activities

 * Provide informational materials at various community events and educational conferences that will help prevent breastfeeding problems, recognize challenges and offer options to solve them if they occur

 * Created our website www.sabctx.org to provide community support for breastfeeding information

 * Participated in the “Breastfeeding Welcome Here” window sticker program to identify and encourage patronage of breastfeeding friendly establishments

* Organized 5 successful fundraising events over the past 3 years