I would like to share some information from The Pregnant Scholar. Here is a link to join the national work group. Strategies for Equity on US Campuses Learn your university structure & student needs Build lasting partnerships between departments Incorporate lactation services into existing systems Robust policy solutions are vital – know your rights! The […]
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Take a moment to release the oxytocin and recharge as a community advocate. After attending the United States Breastfeeding Committee Conference in June, our lesson learned for this month was the importance of revitalization and recharging with joy. As healthcare providers, child care providers, community advocates, and/or parents it’s been a difficult and exhausting time.
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We really want to re-share The Historical, Psychosocial, and Cultural Context of Breastfeeding in the African American Community, an incredible, difficult, and powerful read! This article is particularly impactful while knowing that the American Academy of Pediatrics recently updated its Policy Statement: Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk recommendations to support optimal infant and young
The new National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides 24/7, free, confidential support, resources, and referrals to any pregnant and postpartum birthing parents facing mental health challenges and their loved ones. The service is available via phone and text in English or Spanish. The website also provides promotional materials that providers and community advocates can share.
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We wanted to repost and update the toolkit for lactating workers rights. The Center for WorkLife Law’s, Winning New Rights for Lactating Workers: An Advocates Toolkit gives grassroots advocates the information, model language, and tools they need to fight for better workplace lactation protections in their state. This is my go to resource when I’m
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A very special thank you to everyone who helped support the family festival and health fair. We were to able to connect and serve over 300 community members. A special thank you to our sponsors, workshop presenters, and Aubrey Delaney photography. Please check out some the incredible photos from the event. Please consider becoming a
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Save the date: THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2022 at 11:00 AM ET The LGBTQ+ Human Milk Feeding Committee would love your input. Are you willing to be an advocate and/or give a few minutes of your time to answer questions to help identify gaps in care for LGBTQ+ human milk feeding families? We look forward to hearing from you soon (RSVP to the
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We need your help right now! We are calling on the Senate to pass the PUMP Act and close the coverage gap in the Break Time for Nursing Mothers law. The bill was passed by the House last year, and now we need the Senate to do their part. To make it happen, we need
On June 3, 2022 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm EST BreastfeedLA is presenting Breastfeeding Is Also A Men’s Issue!, a live webinar featuring Juan Diego, Education Director at MOMS Orange County and creator of “Daddy Boot Camp.” Juan Diego runs a Spanish language version of the Daddy Boot Camp program, which he created out of a desire to share the
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THANK YOU to everyone who joined Breastfeed Durham at the Family Festival and Health Fair. We had so much fun rocking with the kids at the Family Fest. In June, we look forward to a month of exciting family events. Saturday, June 4, from 3pm-6pm Durham County World Hunger Day Event: Family-friendly event at Durham Central
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