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 […]
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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 4.30.2020. According to WHO: FAQs: Breastfeeding and Covid-19 For Healthcare Workers April 28, 2020 “Mothers and infants should be enabled 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
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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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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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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 […]
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 4.30.2020. According to WHO: FAQs: Breastfeeding and Covid-19 For Healthcare Workers April 28, 2020 “Mothers and infants should be enabled 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 […]