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
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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 […]
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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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Breastfeeding and employment are compatible, important, and represent a win-win for everybody. Infants experience fewer illnesses, mothers use less sick days to care for their ill infant, and companies benefit from decreased employee turnover, fewer one day absences, and lower health care costs. Breastfeeding employees enjoy some legal protections. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care […]
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In Massachusetts, we have learned a lot about using the most effective language to get policy-makers to support breastfeeding, after then-Governor Mitt Romney quashed the nation’s first statewide ban on the hospital marketing of baby formula. The lessons we have learned can be applied to other aspects of breastfeeding advocacy and make breastfeeding messages more […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Breastfeeding and the Workplace-A resource for Employers
/in For Employers /by RobinBreastfeeding and employment are compatible, important, and represent a win-win for everybody. Infants experience fewer illnesses, mothers use less sick days to care for their ill infant, and companies benefit from decreased employee turnover, fewer one day absences, and lower health care costs. Breastfeeding employees enjoy some legal protections. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care […]
Effective Language for Breastfeeding Advocacy
/in For Employers, For Parents, For Providers /by massbreastfeedIn Massachusetts, we have learned a lot about using the most effective language to get policy-makers to support breastfeeding, after then-Governor Mitt Romney quashed the nation’s first statewide ban on the hospital marketing of baby formula. The lessons we have learned can be applied to other aspects of breastfeeding advocacy and make breastfeeding messages more […]