Welcome to the
MBC Resource Center
WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT AND ADVOCATE FOR BREASTFEEDING FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN BREASTFEEDING SUCCESS.
WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT AND ADVOCATE FOR BREASTFEEDING FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN BREASTFEEDING SUCCESS.
Contact Your Local Officials
/in For Parents /by RobinAs a constituent, voter, and taxpayer you have the opportunity to bring breastfeeding issues that are important to the community to the attention of local officials. Make your voice heard! Find your state and federal representatives, through the Massachusetts Elections Guide When Contacting Local Officials Consider this: Put it on paper: An email […]
Breastfeeding Advocacy
/in For Employers, For Members, 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 […]
About Milk Banks
/in For Parents, For Providers /by lilWhat is a milk bank? Similar to a blood bank in operation and protocols, a milk bank provides donated, pasteurized human milk to babies in fragile health. When a mother is unable to provide enough milk for her own baby, donor milk can save a baby’s life. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends banked donor […]