Lactation Advocates of Northern California (LANC) is a non-profit association of health care professionals, lactation consultants, concerned community members, and mothers whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of families by facilitating cultural support and acceptance of breastfeeding as the standard.
Meetings: Please contact us for upcoming meeting times and locations.
Our meetings are open to professionals and community members.
LANC's objectives are:
Increase the number of infants who are breastfed in the early postpartum period
Increase the number of infants who continue breastfeeding to 12 months of age or older
Provide accurate and consistant evidence-based breastfeeding information to families, health professionals, and the community
Encourage breastfeeding-friendly policies and procedures in all area hospitals, clinics, and workplaces
Promote a greater interest in, and understanding of, breastfeeding within the general population
LANC-fostered projects include:
Inception of a breastfeeding support center where women receive help regardless of income or insurance
Resource list that gives basic breastfeeding information, and further matches mothers with lactation professionals according to personal and financial need
Community support groups which range from peer-lead La Leche League groups to IBCLC-facilitated groups at local hospitals, WIC offices, and private lactation offices
Family events, such as World Breastfeeding Week celebrations, and various community fairs
With impassioned supporters, LANC strives to make a difference in the lives of mothers, babies, and families.