In these times of ever-changing information and in-the-moment decisions, we are turning to the recommendations from WHO and UNICEF for guidance with COVID-19 and breastfeeding. All data here is updated 3.25.2020. According to WHO: “Mothers and infants should be enabled to remain together and practise skin-to-skin contact, kangaroo mother care and to remain together and […]
The Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition is here to support you in all of your advocacy efforts. Here are the items currently available for order: ‘Skin to Skin’ (S2S) Buttons ‘8 or More in in 24’ Buttons Licenses to Breastfeed
https://massbreastfeeding.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Asset-1final-300x300.png00Emily Sylvesterhttps://massbreastfeeding.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Asset-1final-300x300.pngEmily Sylvester2019-09-09 20:42:352019-09-09 20:42:35Order Your MBC Buttons and Licenses
The Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition* (MBC) has served breastfeeding families in Massachusetts for over 20 years. Public health begins with breastfeeding and MBC is dedicated to protecting, promoting and supporting the efforts of breastfeeding initiatives and organizations across the commonwealth; with the relaunch of our beautiful new website we also have a brand new set of […]
https://massbreastfeeding.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Asset-1final-300x300.png00Emily Sylvesterhttps://massbreastfeeding.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Asset-1final-300x300.pngEmily Sylvester2019-08-29 18:54:002019-08-29 18:54:00The Giving Tree of MBC
We have a problem on our hands people. This problem is putting our moms and babies at risk for misleading infant feeding information and interfering with the breastfeeding support that all moms deserve. See exhibit A below: Importance of Exhibit A: Violation of WHO Code circa 1981: THIS PICTURE WAS TAKEN IN THE FALL […]
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Schedule A Presentation Have an event? Want to create an event? We can come to you! MBC and its members are the experts in breastfeeding advocacy and support. Do you have questions about breastfeeding? Want to become a community advocate? Want to appeal to breastfeeding families? Invite us in! We can: Bring our table displays […]
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Breastfeeding-Friendly Business Report And the Award Goes to! The Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition would like to recognize retail businesses and public agencies in communities across Massachusetts who support the efforts of breastfeeding mothers by making them feel welcome nursing in their establishment, or in other ways. Businesses can include the workplace, restaurants, malls, retail stores, health […]
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Effective April 1st, 2018, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, employers (with six or more employees) are required to provide “reasonable accommodations” to an employee who is pregnant or who has a condition related to pregnancy such as morning sickness, lactation, or the need to express breast milk. Employer Obligations The act requires employers to reasonably […]
Public policy strongly influences breastfeeding success Too many women struggle with barriers to breastfeeding success. These obstacles can be addressed through policies, legislation, and regulations. 10 things you can do Write to insurance companies about coverage of breastfeeding support and supplies. Give Hospitals and Clinics feedback on how breastfeeding was or was not supported. Have […]
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COVID-19 and Breastfeeding
/in For Employers, For Parents, For Providers /by Emily SylvesterIn these times of ever-changing information and in-the-moment decisions, we are turning to the recommendations from WHO and UNICEF for guidance with COVID-19 and breastfeeding. All data here is updated 3.25.2020. According to WHO: “Mothers and infants should be enabled to remain together and practise skin-to-skin contact, kangaroo mother care and to remain together and […]
Order Your MBC Buttons and Licenses
/in For Employers, For Members, For Parents, For Providers /by Emily SylvesterThe Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition is here to support you in all of your advocacy efforts. Here are the items currently available for order: ‘Skin to Skin’ (S2S) Buttons ‘8 or More in in 24’ Buttons Licenses to Breastfeed
The Giving Tree of MBC
/in For Employers, For Members, For Parents, For Providers /by Emily SylvesterThe Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition* (MBC) has served breastfeeding families in Massachusetts for over 20 years. Public health begins with breastfeeding and MBC is dedicated to protecting, promoting and supporting the efforts of breastfeeding initiatives and organizations across the commonwealth; with the relaunch of our beautiful new website we also have a brand new set of […]
Busted! Breastfeeding Violations Right Here in MA
/in For Employers, For Members, For Parents, For Providers /by Emily SylvesterWe have a problem on our hands people. This problem is putting our moms and babies at risk for misleading infant feeding information and interfering with the breastfeeding support that all moms deserve. See exhibit A below: Importance of Exhibit A: Violation of WHO Code circa 1981: THIS PICTURE WAS TAKEN IN THE FALL […]
Schedule A Presentation
/in For Employers /by lilSchedule A Presentation Have an event? Want to create an event? We can come to you! MBC and its members are the experts in breastfeeding advocacy and support. Do you have questions about breastfeeding? Want to become a community advocate? Want to appeal to breastfeeding families? Invite us in! We can: Bring our table displays […]
Breastfeeding-Friendly Business Report
/in For Employers /by lilBreastfeeding-Friendly Business Report And the Award Goes to! The Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition would like to recognize retail businesses and public agencies in communities across Massachusetts who support the efforts of breastfeeding mothers by making them feel welcome nursing in their establishment, or in other ways. Businesses can include the workplace, restaurants, malls, retail stores, health […]
Current Massachusetts Legislation
/in For Employers /by lilEffective April 1st, 2018, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, employers (with six or more employees) are required to provide “reasonable accommodations” to an employee who is pregnant or who has a condition related to pregnancy such as morning sickness, lactation, or the need to express breast milk. Employer Obligations The act requires employers to reasonably […]
Advocacy: What You Can Do
/in For Employers, For Parents, For Providers /by RobinPublic policy strongly influences breastfeeding success Too many women struggle with barriers to breastfeeding success. These obstacles can be addressed through policies, legislation, and regulations. 10 things you can do Write to insurance companies about coverage of breastfeeding support and supplies. Give Hospitals and Clinics feedback on how breastfeeding was or was not supported. Have […]