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Montana Breastfeeding Collaborative

MT Breastfeeding Initiation Rate

91%

100+

Lactation

Initiatives

6+

Breastfeeding 
Learning Conferences

38

Certified Lactation

Counsellors Trained

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Montana is...

#4 in breastfeeding initiation &

#2 in exclusive breastfeeding(3mos

Source: National Immunization Survey

MT Doula Bill 319 Passed!

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Senate Bill 319, signed into law in May, professionalizes doula practice with new licensure requirements & allows doulas to bill Medicaid for services.

Certified Lactation Counselor Scholarship (CLC)

  • Do you work for a Montana Critical Access Hospital

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  • Are you interested in becoming a Certified Lactation Counselor?

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Apply for a Scholarship Today!

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The Nutrition & Physical Activity Program, in partnership with the Montana Hospital Association, is providing scholarships ($825) for Critical Access Hospital staff to complete the online Certified Lactation Counselor Training (CLC) Training.

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Application Deadline: Dec, 1st. 2025

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  • Indigenous Breastfeeding Training

       October 13-17​

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  • Critical Access CLC Scholarship Application Application Deadline: December 1st, 2025​

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  • Montana Breastfeeding Learning Conference

       May 2026 - Fairmont  Hot Springs, MT

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Upcoming Events

About the Montana Breastfeeding Collaborative 

At the Montana Breastfeeding Collaborative, we are passionate about creating a supportive environment for breastfeeding families across Montana. Culminating in the annual breastfeeding learning conference each Spring, collaborative partners work tirelessly to advocate for policies that protect the rights of breastfeeding mothers and ensure access to resources for all families. Join us in our efforts to make Montana a breastfeeding-friendly state.

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