San Diego Lactation Equity Alliance

San Diego Lactation Equity Alliance SDLEA is dedicated to ensuring that all families in San Diego have equitable access to lactation support, education, and resources.

We strive to eliminate disparities and promote healthy lactation practices across diverse communities. The mission of San Diego Breastfeeding Center Foundation (SDBFCF) is to reduce socioeconomic disparities in breastfeeding support by increasing access to qualified lactation consultants for low-income families. We plan to accomplish this through: (1) subsidized lactation visits with International

Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC), (2) collaborations and trainings to improve culturally-relevant breastfeeding knowledge among community practitioners, and (3) providing scholarships and internships for culturally diverse women to support them in becoming IBCLCs.

☀️ Big thanks to Vacation® for keeping our community sun-safe!They’re donating sunscreen for our Black Breastfeeding Wee...
08/15/2025

☀️ Big thanks to Vacation® for keeping our community sun-safe!

They’re donating sunscreen for our Black Breastfeeding Week Community Picnic on August 30th, so we can soak up the sunshine while celebrating together. 🌿✨

📅 Saturday, Aug 30 | 10 AM – 1 PM
📍 Civita Park
✅ RSVP here: bit.ly/SDBBWpicnic

World Breastfeeding Week 2025 begins now!This year, we’re centering working parents—because no one should have to choose...
08/15/2025

World Breastfeeding Week 2025 begins now!
This year, we’re centering working parents—because no one should have to choose between their paycheck and their baby’s nourishment.

At the San Diego Lactation Equity Alliance, we’re committed to building a future where every parent has access to the support, time, and space they need to feed their baby successfully—at home, in the workplace, and in the community.

It's time to create real change. Let’s uplift policies, resources, and equity-centered care that make breastfeeding possible for all working families.

Just 4 days left! Sacred Boundaries: Caring for Ourselves While Caring for OthersCalling all BIPOC caregivers, doulas, b...
08/15/2025

Just 4 days left!

Sacred Boundaries: Caring for Ourselves While Caring for Others

Calling all BIPOC caregivers, doulas, birth workers, and helping hearts — this one’s for you.

Join us in 4 days for a practical + soulful conversation on setting boundaries that honor your humanity and sustain your work. Learn somatic and emotional regulation tools rooted in trauma-informed care, led by the incredible NaTasha Bailey of .

Because you deserve to feel held, too.

🗓️ Friday, July 25 at 12 PM
📍 Online (free webinar!)
🎉 Attend live for a chance to win a Door Dash gift card — lunch is on us!
🔗https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BZbIGSHHRnmYGb6p3_tocA

Tag a friend who needs this gentle reminder: your care matters. 💫

We’re excited to share that we’re in the works of planning a joyful community picnic to celebrate Black Breastfeeding We...
08/15/2025

We’re excited to share that we’re in the works of planning a joyful community picnic to celebrate Black Breastfeeding Week! Mark your calendars for August 30th from 10 AM–1 PM at Civita Park and get ready for a time filled with connection, laughter, and love.

Why does this matter?

Black Breastfeeding Week was created to address the unique barriers, cultural narratives, and health disparities that Black families face. Black infants are still less likely to be breastfed, and Black mothers are less likely to receive the support they deserve.

By coming together in community, we honor Black breastfeeding stories, break down stigma, and create spaces where Black families feel seen, celebrated, and uplifted.

This picnic is more than just a gathering — it’s a declaration that Black families and their feeding journeys matter. It’s a chance to build connections, access resources, and simply enjoy being together in a safe, affirming space.

Stay tuned for more details on activities, partners, and how you can be part of this beautiful celebration. We can’t wait to gather with you!

Join us for Our Stories: A Community Dialogue with Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs — author, advocate, and educator — as we explo...
06/25/2025

Join us for Our Stories: A Community Dialogue with Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs — author, advocate, and educator — as we explore identity, motherhood, and the power of our collective stories.

🗓 June 30
🕦 11:30 AM (PST)
🎙 Moderated by Dr. Tre Watkins

✨ BONUS: The first 20 local attendees will receive a FREE copy of Anna’s bestselling book Erased! (Pickup in Mission Valley)

Don’t miss this powerful, soul-stirring conversation.
📲 Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PhHDMSZ5T5-OF8yAp248og

👊🏿Juneteenth: Honoring Freedom, Advancing Equity 👊🏿Today we honor Juneteenth — a powerful reminder of the struggle for B...
06/25/2025

👊🏿Juneteenth: Honoring Freedom, Advancing Equity 👊🏿
Today we honor Juneteenth — a powerful reminder of the struggle for Black freedom, dignity, and justice.

At the San Diego Lactation Equity Alliance, we recognize that reproductive justice, birth equity, and lactation support are all part of that ongoing fight. Black families have long faced systemic barriers in birth and breastfeeding support — yet they have also led movements, built communities, and preserved traditions of nurturing and resilience.

🖤 We celebrate Black lactation professionals, doulas, midwives, and parents who continue to shape a future rooted in healing, autonomy, and joy.

✨ This Juneteenth, we recommit to doing the work — centering Black voices, breaking down disparities, and making lactation equity real.

🌟 You're Invited! 🌟Join us for “Our Stories: A Community Dialogue with Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs” — a powerful virtual conv...
06/25/2025

🌟 You're Invited! 🌟

Join us for “Our Stories: A Community Dialogue with Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs” — a powerful virtual conversation exploring what American patriarchy has hidden from us, and how our stories can be reclaimed and re-centered. 🖤

🗓 Date: Monday, June 30
🕦 Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM PST
💻 Where: Zoom (link in bio!)
🎤 Speaker: Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs
🎙 Moderator: Dr. Tré Watkins

✨ BONUS: First 20 local attendees will receive a FREE copy of Anna’s bestselling book Erased! (Pickup in Mission Valley)

Let’s gather, reflect, and reimagine — together. 🫶🏾

Join us for a rejuvenating morning as we Walk Into Black Maternal Mental Health Week! ✨ Friday, April 11, 2025 | 10:30 A...
04/03/2025

Join us for a rejuvenating morning as we Walk Into Black Maternal Mental Health Week!

✨ Friday, April 11, 2025 | 10:30 AM
📍 Hosp Grove Park, Carlsbad, CA

We’ll start with a peaceful sound bath meditation, followed by a trail walk and community time. Bring your comfy walking shoes, water bottles, and kiddos for a morning of movement, connection, and support. Snacks and coffee provided!

Let’s walk together in honor of Black maternal mental health—because every mama deserves care, rest, and community.

🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/bmmhwalk2025

Congratulations to Tanecia on receiving the Feeding Our Future Scholarship! 🎉 Your hard work and dedication to supportin...
04/03/2025

Congratulations to Tanecia on receiving the Feeding Our Future Scholarship!

🎉 Your hard work and dedication to supporting Black maternal and infant health is truly inspiring. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll continue to accomplish!

Join us in recognizing Black Maternal Health Week! Let’s continue the fight for justice, healing, and equity for Black m...
04/03/2025

Join us in recognizing Black Maternal Health Week! Let’s continue the fight for justice, healing, and equity for Black mothers and families.

Fighting Forward: Defending Black Breastfeeding Support in a Shifting Policy LandscapePolicy changes are threatening vit...
04/03/2025

Fighting Forward: Defending Black Breastfeeding Support in a Shifting Policy Landscape

Policy changes are threatening vital support for Black breastfeeding families, with cuts to DEI initiatives, maternal health programs, and community-based organizations. These changes mean fewer resources for lactation support and culturally competent care, deepening health disparities for Black families.

But we’re not backing down! Let’s stay informed, strengthen our networks, advocate for change, and invest in Black-led solutions. Together, we can defend Black maternal and infant health.

Stay connected and take action at [sdlea.org].

Visit our website to read full blog: link in bio!

Building a future where every family in San Diego has equal access to breastfeeding support. Let’s create healthier gene...
04/03/2025

Building a future where every family in San Diego has equal access to breastfeeding support. Let’s create healthier generations with informed, equitable lactation practices.

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