U.S. Breastfeeding Committee - USBC

"The share of organizations with lactation rooms rose 19 percentage points from last year, likely due to the PUMP Act." Read more: https://bit.ly/4eUJz2K

Vulnerabilities in the U.S. infant formula supply chain could lead to another shortage that would impact U.S. families, especially WIC participants and other low-income families. Join us on 7/25 for a public webinar releasing a new report that examines the supply chain and recommends specific actions government and others can take to make it more reliable. Register here: https://ow.ly/satC50SEwgT

Happy ! Know your rights under the PWFA PUMP Act as a pregnant or lactating worker?

Know Your Rights-PUMP-Act--PWFA The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act gives workers the right to reasonable accommodations, or temporary changes at work, to stay healthy and working during or after pregnancy. The law gives you the...

Starting this fall, students will have the legal right to lactation breaks, space, and other accommodations under the new Title IX regulations. To help education institutions, lactation support providers, and advocates understand what the new protections mean for lactating students, this presentation offers an overview of the new legal obligations as well as practical solutions for educational institutions looking to add lactation spaces and other supports for their employees and students.

View the presentation: https://bit.ly/4cS6YQC

Our advocacy work is making a real difference for families. Please consider donating $5 to fuel our efforts: https://bit.ly/47664xo

Join us by calling on policymakers to pass the Access to Donor Milk Act: https://bit.ly/3ZEqpa0

Early Care and Education Centers play a pivotal role in ensuring babies continue to be fed human milk when they're away from their parents.

Check out the 10 Steps to Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care to learn how facilities can support breastfeeding: https://unc.live/3VAEhCc

Solutions to support nursing mothers exist in all industries and providing break time and space is typically low-cost or cost-free for businesses! Find examples from restaurants, transportation companies, & more from the Office on Women's Health here: https://bit.ly/2XI7cru

Tell Congress: Support Breastfeeding Pilots & Flight Attendants!

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Gear up for in a new t-shirt! (Or with a new mug or tote!) Browse our official limited-edition gear illustrating the importance of supporting lactation for the human life cycle: https://bit.ly/44Z1BL9

If you have an infant or toddler and need to evacuate during an emergency, it is important to know how to safely transport your young child’s milk or food. Learn how to prepare here: https://bit.ly/store_milk

National Breastfeeding Month is just around the corner! As you make plans for the month, we hope you'll consider joining us for the "National Breastfeeding Month 2024: Celebrating the Weekly Observances!" on Monday, July 29, from 2-3 p.m. ET. Register here: https://bit.ly/3LNidyl

🎉 Save the Date! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce the 6th celebration of Indigenous Milk Medicine Week (IMMW), happening from August 8-14th, 2024! This year, we are excited to host a virtual conference, offering a unique opportunity for participants to earn continuing education recognition points.

Our theme this year is "Mind. Body. Milk Medicine." We will delve into the vital connection between well-being, mental health, and milk medicine.

Here are some highlights you won't want to miss:

🌅 Daily Sunrise Ceremonies via Facebook
💻 Weekday Conference Sessions (12-3 pm ET)
🏃‍♀️ Movement and Wellness Sessions on Weekends
🏅 Indigenous Lactation Counselor Awards via Facebook Live
🏃 Virtual 5K

🔗 Registration link, annual t-shirt fundraiser, and official conference lineup dropping soon!

📅 Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more updates. Let’s celebrate and uplift milk medicine journeys together!

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Are you planning to travel with your little one? Find travel information and recommendations for breastfeeding families here: https://bit.ly/2J5PvtY

Share your NBM activities here: https://bit.ly/3PKmaDG

Looking for the latest news, trainings, action opportunities and events in the world of breastfeeding and lactation support?

Sign up to receive updates and news from the U.S. Breastfeeding Committee: https://bit.ly/3LrDQRX

Visit our new "Reference Materials for Policy, Systems, and Environmental Change (PSE)" webpage + accompanying downloadable PDF for your infant feeding research & advocacy needs. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3yeLiz7

Join the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on August 22 during for a free webinar on navigating pregnancy and nursing as a working mother. Register here: https://bit.ly/3LbyInk

August is National Breastfeeding Month! Learn how you can get involved: https://bit.ly/3PUR38w

We know that breastfeeding and human milk feeding mean unique things to everyone. Tell us: what fuels you? Share with us here:

This Is Our Why - Now Share Yours! For those who have never walked this journey, it can be difficult to understand why this field is so passionate about creating a lactation-friendly society, but with your help, we can help paint a clearer picture. Stories are the fuel that keep...

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Did you know that 1 in 4 mothers return to work just two weeks after giving birth? Contact your legislators and urge them to pass the FAMILY Act so new parents are guaranteed the time off work they need to care for themselves and their newborn.

Call on Congress to Support Paid Leave The United States is one of the only countries without a national paid family and medical leave program. As a result, nearly 1 in 4 mothers return to work just 2 weeks after giving birth. Research clearly shows that access to paid leave makes a...

Are you interested in becoming a lactation support provider? There are many ways to gain the knowledge and experience you need to offer high-quality breastfeeding support.

Visit our directory of lactation support training organizations to learn more: https://bit.ly/3HeYFBx

Gear up for National Breastfeeding Month in a new t-shirt! (Or with a new mug or tote!) Browse our official limited-edition gear illustrating the importance of supporting lactation for the human life cycle: https://bit.ly/44Z1BL9

Are you pregnant or ? Know your rights under the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act and Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: https://bit.ly/45xBFqY

The 2024 National Breastfeeding Month theme is... Nourish, Sustain, Thrive! This year's theme highlights the importance of supporting families and the advocates pushing for policies that better serve families. We look forward to celebrating with you this August! https://bit.ly/3PUR38w

Looking for free, high-quality photos to use in educational presentations? The USBC hosts a series of galleries with diverse images of breastfeeding support. Access it here: https://bit.ly/3Q247fr