A coalition of healthcare professionals, advocates, and families united by one mission — making breastfeeding the cultural norm across Maryland.
Founded in 2002 by a dedicated group of healthcare professionals, lactation consultants, and community advocates, the Maryland Breastfeeding Coalition was built on a simple but powerful belief: that every family in Maryland deserves the support and resources they need to succeed in their breastfeeding journey.
Over more than two decades, we've grown from a small coalition into a statewide network spanning hospitals, WIC programs, private practices, universities, and community organizations. Our strength lies in our diversity — we bring together physicians, nurses, IBCLCs, doulas, dietitians, public health professionals, parents, and policymakers, all working toward the same goal.
We are proud to be a member coalition of the United States Breastfeeding Committee, amplifying our advocacy at the national level.
We are committed to centering the voices and needs of underrepresented communities in all that we do, including through our IBCLC scholarship program for people of color.
Our recommendations and advocacy are grounded in the latest science. We work closely with researchers, clinicians, and public health leaders to stay current.
We believe that lasting change happens through partnership. We work alongside families, healthcare systems, employers, and policymakers to build lasting support.
Our board brings together decades of expertise in lactation, nursing, public health, medicine, and community advocacy.
M.A.Ed, ICCE, IBCLC · 20+ years in maternal child health · Owner, Pregnancy Concepts LLC
CRNP, NP-C, CBS · Executive Director, Trinity Maternal Wellness · Nurse Educator, Morgan State University
BS, IBCLC, RLC, CAHPE · CEO, Successfully Nurtured Collective · MBC member since 2015
We are currently seeking a dedicated Secretary to join our leadership team. Reach out if you're interested.
RN, IBCLC · Registered Nurse since 2006, IBCLC since 2011 · Former WIC Coordinator, Eastern Shore
IBCLC, PMH-C, CPST · Owner, The Mama's Doula LLC · Former MBC President · USBC Delegate
BSN, RN, IBCLC · 30+ years experience · Lead Lactation Consultant, Frederick Health Hospital
BSN, RN, IBCLC · Clinical Nurse II, UMMC · Consulting Educator, Baltimore Healthy Start · Adjunct Faculty, Coppin State
MS, RD, LDN, IBCLC · Founding MBC Member · Maryland WIC Program · Former MBC President
CD(DONA), CLC · Birth Doula, New Dawn Doula Services · MBC Board Member since 2022
MD, MPH · Preventive Medicine Physician · Local Public Health · Breastfed two children for 5+ years
PhD., APRN, CPNP, IBCLC · Professor, Notre Dame of Maryland University · 20+ years workplace lactation
RN · Community Health Nurse II, Allegany County Health Dept. · WIC CPA · Nursing Preceptor, Frostburg State
Bio coming soon.
Whether you're a healthcare professional, an advocate, or a breastfeeding parent, there's a place for you in the Maryland Breastfeeding Coalition.