A new bill, An act improving access to breast pumps, has been introduced to the Massachusetts legislature. The bill mandates insurance coverage for multi-user double pumps, supplies, and lactation consultant consultation for preterm and other vulnerable babies. Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition and others will be advocating for passage of this bill. We will offer guidance, updates, and […]
https://massbreastfeeding.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Action-alert-blog.jpg480640Emily Sylvesterhttps://massbreastfeeding.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Asset-1final-300x300.pngEmily Sylvester2023-03-13 17:40:132023-03-13 19:24:19Action Alert: Contact Your Legislators to Co-Sponsor Pump Bill
By Naomi Bromberg Bar-Yam, PhD Over the last several months, a team of breastfeeding advocates has worked with Senator Cynthia Creem and Representative Dan Carey to draft SD.629, “An Act improving access to breast pumps,” which they introduced in both state legislative houses in January 2023. This bill is important to improve equity in breastfeeding […]
By Melissa Bartick, MD, MS, MPH, FABM and Marsha Walker, RN, IBCLC The 2023 Lancet Series on Breastfeeding explores how the value of breastfeeding is wasted by governments and public health, and how the vulnerabilities of women and children are exploited by the commercial milk formula (CMF) industry. The three-part series explores the strategies used […]
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By Moryn Mendoza, MA, IBCLC Did you know that WIC participants in Massachusetts have access to a full range of breastfeeding support, from Breastfeeding Peer Counselors to International Board Certified Lactation Consultants? As soon as you are pregnant, or at any point during your breastfeeding journey, your local WIC office can assign you a Peer […]
Hi Brittany! You’re the National Director of ZipMilk. What is ZipMilk? ZipMilk provides access to lactation support by ZIP Code. It is designed for use by families searching for help with breast and chest feeding, as well as by providers who want to give their clients access to such support. Access to all resources is […]
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By Naomi Bromberg Bar-Yam, PhD Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition’s three pillars—advocate, educate, collaborate—apply to our work everywhere, every day. As Prematurity Awareness Month draws to a close, it is worthwhile to think about how to apply our mission to this unique segment of our community. Preterm birth is any baby born at less than 37 weeks […]
JUNE 19, 2020 As a community, the Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition (MBC) feels compelled to take a stand and speak out during these important and pivotal times. The racial injustices that plague this country have perpetuated a culture that does not support, respect, or value the lives of black and brown people. We stand in solidarity […]
The following breastfeeding consultation services are available from breastfeeding experts in MA through Telehealth services. Some services can be reimbursed by insurance. Families are encouraged to check with their individual insurance providers regarding coverage of lactation help. This is not an exclusive list and additional breeastfeeding help, free and paid, can be found at ZipMilk.org […]
https://massbreastfeeding.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/MWP-18.jpg300400Emily Sylvesterhttps://massbreastfeeding.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Asset-1final-300x300.pngEmily Sylvester2020-04-05 19:50:222021-02-02 02:40:30TELEHEALTH AND GETTING EXPERT BREASTFEEDING HELP
Action Alert: Contact Your Legislators to Co-Sponsor Pump Bill
/in For Employers, For Members, For Parents, For Providers /by Emily SylvesterA new bill, An act improving access to breast pumps, has been introduced to the Massachusetts legislature. The bill mandates insurance coverage for multi-user double pumps, supplies, and lactation consultant consultation for preterm and other vulnerable babies. Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition and others will be advocating for passage of this bill. We will offer guidance, updates, and […]
Massachusetts Pump Access Bill: The Legislative Journey Ahead
/in For Employers, For Members, For Parents, For Providers /by Emily SylvesterBy Naomi Bromberg Bar-Yam, PhD Over the last several months, a team of breastfeeding advocates has worked with Senator Cynthia Creem and Representative Dan Carey to draft SD.629, “An Act improving access to breast pumps,” which they introduced in both state legislative houses in January 2023. This bill is important to improve equity in breastfeeding […]
Lancet Series on Breastfeeding Exposes Exploitive Marketing of Infant Formula
/in For Employers, For Members, For Parents, For Providers /by Emily SylvesterBy Melissa Bartick, MD, MS, MPH, FABM and Marsha Walker, RN, IBCLC The 2023 Lancet Series on Breastfeeding explores how the value of breastfeeding is wasted by governments and public health, and how the vulnerabilities of women and children are exploited by the commercial milk formula (CMF) industry. The three-part series explores the strategies used […]
WIC Regional IBCLC Project: We’ve Got You Covered
/in For Employers, For Members, For Parents, For Providers /by Emily SylvesterBy Moryn Mendoza, MA, IBCLC Did you know that WIC participants in Massachusetts have access to a full range of breastfeeding support, from Breastfeeding Peer Counselors to International Board Certified Lactation Consultants? As soon as you are pregnant, or at any point during your breastfeeding journey, your local WIC office can assign you a Peer […]
ZipMilk National Director Juggles Five Kids and Thousands of ZIP Codes
/in For Employers, For Members, For Parents, For Providers /by Emily SylvesterHi Brittany! You’re the National Director of ZipMilk. What is ZipMilk? ZipMilk provides access to lactation support by ZIP Code. It is designed for use by families searching for help with breast and chest feeding, as well as by providers who want to give their clients access to such support. Access to all resources is […]
Prematurity Awareness: Putting Advocate, Educate, Collaborate into Action
/in For Employers, For Members, For Parents, For Providers /by Emily SylvesterBy Naomi Bromberg Bar-Yam, PhD Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition’s three pillars—advocate, educate, collaborate—apply to our work everywhere, every day. As Prematurity Awareness Month draws to a close, it is worthwhile to think about how to apply our mission to this unique segment of our community. Preterm birth is any baby born at less than 37 weeks […]
2020 BLACK LIVES MATTER ADVOCACY STATEMENT
/in For Employers, For Members, For Parents, For Providers /by Emily SylvesterJUNE 19, 2020 As a community, the Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition (MBC) feels compelled to take a stand and speak out during these important and pivotal times. The racial injustices that plague this country have perpetuated a culture that does not support, respect, or value the lives of black and brown people. We stand in solidarity […]
TELEHEALTH AND GETTING EXPERT BREASTFEEDING HELP
/in For Employers, For Parents, For Providers /by Emily SylvesterThe following breastfeeding consultation services are available from breastfeeding experts in MA through Telehealth services. Some services can be reimbursed by insurance. Families are encouraged to check with their individual insurance providers regarding coverage of lactation help. This is not an exclusive list and additional breeastfeeding help, free and paid, can be found at ZipMilk.org […]