Uniting Experts. Nourishing Infants. Empowering Families.

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Infant feeding can be an incredibly rewarding experience, but it can come with challenges that may leave families feeling overwhelmed and uncertain. Whether baby is breastfed, formula fed, tub fed, or a combination, families often encounter hurdles like latching difficulties, concerns about milk supply, dietary decisions, and cost. The emotional, physical, and financial demands of feeding an infant can create strain, making the experience feel isolating.
Integrated support from healthcare professionals, feeding specialists, peer groups, community resources, and assistance programs is essential.

The Infant Feeding Collaborative (IFC) aims to empower families in their infant feeding journey by fostering collaboration among professionals and organizations in the public and private sectors. We provide comprehensive support, education, and advocacy that nurtures infants' nutritional needs while fostering family wellness. Through shared knowledge and a strong community network, we strive to create an environment where every family feels confident and supported in their feeding choices.

PROMOTE
EDUCATION

We strive to equip families, caregivers, community partners, and healthcare providers with essential knowledge about infant nutrition, feeding practices, and navigating feeding support systems.

EMPOWER
CHOICE

We acknowledge that each family's situation is unique, and no feeding journey will be the same. When families have the right information and options, they can make informed decisions that suit their circumstances, preferences, and values. This empowerment can alleviate stress and create a more positive experience for everyone involved.

FOSTER
WELLNESS

We are dedicated to promoting wellness in relation to infant feeding by supporting the physical, emotional, and mental health of both the mother/family and the infant, from pregnancy through the first year.

Who We Are

Managed by the nonprofit Beverly’s PGH, the Infant Feeding Collaborative was founded in 2025 as a group of passionate professionals from the private and public sector with a vested interest in infant feeding/maternal health and wellness.

The Infant Feeding Collaborative aims to bridge the gaps in navigating infant feeding by providing evidence-based information, resources, and support for families.

A special thank you to First Steps and Beyond for their funding support to launch this inititaive.

How We Help

Founded in May 2025, the Infant Feeding Collaborative’s goal is to provide comprehensive support, education, and advocacy that nurtures infants' nutritional needs while fostering family wellness.

Our collaboration is new and as we grow together as a collective, we will share more information on the direct work we are providing in the community.

Join The Collaborative

If you are a professional/organization/company serving families in Southwestern PA and have a vested interest in infant feeding/maternal health and wellness, we want to hear from you!

The IFC is newly formed, and we are working collectively to shape its direction.  Beginning in June 2025, we will convene on a bi-monthly basis (virtual) to formulate strategy, engage in resource connection/sharing, and discuss how we can better serve families in our region. Our next virtual meeting will be held in August 2025.

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New Mom

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Breastfeeding Mom

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