Today we find out who's the winner of the Certified Lactation Counselor scholarship...

Description:

The Spilled Milk Podcast/Balanced Breastfeeding Solutions CLC Scholarship. We believe in the power of creating sustainable community based lactation support in lactation and postpartum desert areas.  We have identified the Maywood Illinois area by following statistics of low breastfeeding rates, and low postpartum resources in this community.  When applying for this scholarship you must be committed to serving the Maywood Illinois community once a month through Breastfeeding Class or Breastfeeding Support group for 12 consecutive months. The breastfeeding classes or support group would be set up by Balanced Breastfeeding Solutions and community partners in Maywood Illinois. Class dates will be picked with the community needs and your schedule in mind.  The virtual Certified Lactation Counselor  training should be completed in the timeframe that will be dictated by Balanced Breastfeeding Solutions, and the platform providing the Certified Lactation Counselor training.  

Scholarship Form: https://forms.gle/o43AvGkprmdYyizz6
Priority will be given to families in the Maywood and surrounding areas. Robin Ross of Blissful Births and Babies will provided:

• Initial consultation describing services.
• 1-2 prenatal visits between Birth Doula and client. The first prenatal visit will include help with writing out Birth Preferences (if desired). The second visit is optional and is based on the needs and desires of the client.
• Back-up Doula services will be provided in the very unlikely event of a schedule conflict or an unforeseen emergency for both the Birth Doula arises. The fee will be paid to the Birth Doula and she will handle any payment to a back-up Doula. The Back-up Doula will be contracted by the Birth Doula in the event of a last minute conflict or emergency.
• 24/7 On-call phone availability of Robin to client to answer questions and offer support with non-medical issues pertaining to pregnancy, labor, and early postpartum concerns from the date the contract is signed until 6 weeks postpartum. Contact number to reach Robin is: 630-723-4031 (cell)
• Attendance at labor and birth from the time labor becomes active and/or the client perceives a need for support. Please give the Birth Doula at least 2-3 hours to arrive at the client’s home or at the hospital/birthing center from when first requesting her presence.
• Continual physical, emotional, and informational support during labor and birth. Short, infrequent breaks may be taken if the labor is longer than 3 hours.
• Breastfeeding assistance after birth for first feeding.
• Immediate postpartum support for 1- 2 hours immediately after the birth.
•  If client has an elective or emergency C-Section, the Birth Doula will be available to support the client through the birth and for at least 2-3 hours after the baby is born.
• One optional follow up postpartum phone call or 45 min visit suggested by client within the first 6 weeks, by the On-Call Birth Doula who attended the birth.
• If the Birth Doula’s support is needed for more than 18 hours it may be necessary to call in a Back-Up Doula.

A winner will be picked on 3/2/23

Thank you Erin Fields Nold for representing the CEDA WIC Office on this episode.
Erin Fields Nold, MPH, RD, LDN, IBCLC
CEDA WIC/FCM Breastfeeding Coordinator
CEDA | Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County

CEDA : https://www.cedaorg.net/
We offer individuals a range of services and support they need to change their lives.
CEDA WIC: https://www.cedaorg.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/WIC-Locations-Mar-2021.pdf

CLC Scholarship:
Application Link:  https://forms.gle/NhaHsaVJodGyjVSWA


The Spilled Milk Podcast/Balanced Breastfeeding Solutions CLC Scholarship. We believe in the power of creating sustainable community based lactation support in lactation and postpartum desert areas.  We have identified the Maywood Illinois area by following statistics of low breastfeeding rates, and low postpartum resources in this community.  When applying for this scholarship you must be committed to serving the Maywood Illinois community once a month through Breastfeeding Class or Breastfeeding Support group for 12 consecutive months. The breastfeeding classes or support group would be set up by Balanced Breastfeeding Solutions and community partners in Maywood Illinois. Class dates will be picked with the community needs and your schedule in mind.  The virtual Certified Lactation Counselor  training should be completed in the timeframe that will be dictated by Balanced Breastfeeding Solutions, and the platform providing the Certified Lactation Counselor training.  

-This application opens on 1/31/23 and closes at midnight on 3/2/23. 

-Winner will be informed by following The Spilled Milk Podcast Chicago on Spotify & Facebook  https://open.spotify.com/show/5rbcrLgoZDWDYOCMoj4imi
-If you have questions please email: balancedbreastfeedingsolutions@gmail.com.


Application Link:  https://forms.gle/NhaHsaVJodGyjVSWA