Shelby County Breastfeeding Coalition

Meet Kimathi D. Street Coleman | Doula and Lactation Counselor - Tennessee Highlighter We had the good fortune of connecting with Kimathi D....

Why children in the U.S. are dying at far higher rates than in other wealthy countries A new study paints a bleak picture of the country’s pediatric health, pointing to high infant mortality, as well as several factors killing kids: guns, su***de and drugs.

"Becoming a mother leaves
no woman as it found her.
It unravels her and rebuilds her,
It cracks her open, takes her to her edges
It's both beautiful and brutal;
often at the same time."

~ Nikki McCahon
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"A new baby is like the beginning of all things -wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities." Eda J LeShan Free breastfeeding meeting Tuesday, June 21st, 7 PM!

The TN Breastfeeding Symposium 2024!

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TBS24!!

Register today for the TN Breastfeeding Symposium on June 20& 21st at the UOM Holiday Inn. The early bird rate ends soon!

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On this day, nine years ago, this was the meeting that helped to create the synergy and partnerships for BSTARS, to be born! There is a lot of passionate, creative power in this picture!
And new life-long friends that were just waiting to made!
Memphis Bstars



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Mark your calendars because TIPQC is gearing up for a summer filled with new QI projects, trainings, and community resource meetings throughout the state!

Find more information, including event registration, on our website under the events page. Can't wait to see you there!

Over the past 5 years, Black women were 2.4x as likely to die from pregnancy-related causes as White women in TN (2023 Maternal Mortality Report). Let's continue to advocate for change and ensure every mother receives the care they deserve.

Saturday at Regional One! If you can help attend our table Sat. from 10-12 please PM me. Thanks! Allison Stiles

Now that's a cake!!!! 😲😉😍

From Vancouver Island baker ...

"Sweater Stretchers, The Twins, Ho***rs, tatas, b***s, gazongas, bee stings , speedbumps, mammaries, humpty dumplings, chesticles, Double Whoppers, bouncing Buddhas, or the best one ever, TI***ES.
Love your b***s ladies, everyone else does.❤️ ***s ***sforeveryone "

💕 PREGNANCY FACT 💕
"For many women, pregnancy is a time when they tend to have more frequent and vivid dreams, and remember their dreams in more detail."

The amazing changes that your body goes through during pregnancy may contribute to noticeable change in dreaming patterns. Your physical, emotional and mental state are all connected.

Increased hormone production can affect the way your brain processes information, as well as impact your emotions and increase the feeling of anxiety. All of this can impact your subconscious mind and ultimately result in more frequent and vivid dreams, or even nightmares.

The frequent disruption of normal sleep that occurs during pregnancy, caused by discomfort or the need to urinate often, will also impact the amount of time your body spends in REM sleep or Rapid Eye Movement.

This is the stage of sleep when dreams will occur, and any frequent disruption can affect how often you dream and increase your ability to recall and remember your dreams in greater detail, having them feel more vivid.

Pregnancy can cause many women to feel more stress and anxiety than normal for various reasons, and dreaming is one way that your subconscious mind processes and deals with these thoughts.
Talking through your anxiety, fear or worry with someone may help to quiet your mind from attempting to solve problems while your sleep, and hopefully give you a better night’s rest. 😴

Did your dreams change during pregnancy? In what way?
Any you want to share?

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Register TODAY for ABM's March 27th Webinar, "Case Studies In In The Setting Of ," that offers a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits! Can't make it at 11am CDT? You can still register and purchase on-demand access! Sign up today: https://buff.ly/4aePVa1

NEW POSITION STATEMENT: "Paid Maternity Leave — Importance to Society, Breastfeeding, and Sustainable Development" was just published in the Breastfeeding Medicine Journal advocating for six months of . Read it here: https://buff.ly/48ZxlS3

My friend is running the New York City half marathon Sunday, fundraising for Parkinsons disease. Apparently this group the New York roadrunners are the first to incorporate lactation in their support for runners!