MISSION and VISION

Our Vision:
Ensure that early, exclusive and continued breastfeeding will be the norm in North Carolina.

Our Mission:
The mission of the North Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition is to promote, protect and support breastfeeding through a cooperative network of individuals, coalitions, agencies and organizations.

Thank you to James L. S. Cobb of Wyrick, Robbins, Yates & Ponton, LLP for his invaluable assistance to NCBC in our work to obtain 501(c)(3) status.

North Carolina Breastfeeding News

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health has initiated an exciting new program to support breastfeeding families! The North Carolina Maternity Center Breastfeeding-Friendly Designation (NCMCBFD) recognizes North Carolina hospitals and birthing centers that adopt policies and practices from the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, supporting the initiation, continuation and exclusivity of breastfeeding.

NCMCBFD is endorsed by the North Carolina Hospital Association and the North Carolina Child Fatality Task Force. Two members of NCBC serve on the Review Committee.

Maternity Centers will be awarded for each two steps of the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding that are implemented. Five stars will indicate full attainment of the Breastfeeding-Friendly designation. The Division of Public Health is proud to recognize the efforts of maternity centers as they work across the continuum to becoming Breastfeeding-Friendly. The designation is completely voluntary, and there is no cost for applying.

Help spread the word about this valuable program:

• Talk to your local hospital/birthing center about NCMCBFD
• If you teach, encourage parents to ask about stars when they are taking tours or talking to their maternity providers
• If you work for a hospital or birthing center, advocate for applying to the program
• If you know that your hospital or birthing center is working toward a Breastfeeding-Friendly designation, do what you can to encourage their efforts and advertise their success.

Informational webinars are offered quarterly by the Department of Public Health. For more information, and webinar registration, follow the link NCMCBFD.