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To Garlic or Not?

Lactation Support / Saisahana Subburaj

A Traditional Indian Remedy for Lactation As an undergraduate student studying in a self-designed major titled, “Global Women’s Health in Asia: Culture, History, and Power,” I chose to center my […]

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Medical Office Sample Lactation Policy

Advocacy, Healthcare / Love Anderson

For many parents, including myself, a family’s primary care providers are critical to successful lactation. Especially when you have a child with health challenges, you see your primary care provider

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Five breastfeeding dyads

Breast Cancer Awareness: Breastfeeding Reduces the Risk

Breast Cancer Awareness Month / Kathleen Anderson

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that breastfeeding reduces the risk of breast cancer? A 2020 study found that less than half of the women in the

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Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCFE)

Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies (IYCFE), National Preparedness Month / Kathleen Anderson

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in August, 2020. It has been updated, September 2022, to reflect current IYCFE information. Resources were updated, October 2024. Fires! Floods! Unsafe or

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Signatures Needed | New Title IX Regulations

Lactation Support, Title IX / Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities

We have some great news to share! The U.S. Department of Education has proposed new Title IX regulations for schools, colleges, and other educational institutions. Please sign on to the

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Save the Date: New and Current Community Partners Meet&Greet

Communities, Community Partners, Q&A / Kathleen Anderson

It’s an After Party…and You’re Invited! September 8th! …After the excitement! …After the education and awareness-building! …After the celebrations! …After the events! …After the social media posts! …After the proclamations!

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Child Care Provider Meet and Greet! Save the Date!

Child Care, Communities / Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities

Thinking about Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care and not sure where to begin? Are you already welcoming nursing families and would like to learn more? Looking for ways to support your

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National Breastfeeding Month: Collective Power & Impact

Advocacy, National Breastfeeding Month / Kathleen Anderson

August is almost here! It might be “just” the end of summer for many; however, for chest/breastfeeding advocates, it is time to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week and National Breastfeeding Month! 

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LGBTQ+ Human Milk Feeding Committee-Support & Resources

Advocacy, LGBTQ+ Human Milk Feeding, Pride Month / Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities

On the eve of Pride Month 2022, President Biden issued A Proclamation on Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer and Intersex Pride Month 2022. The proclamation is partly an essential reminder

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A Global Criteria to Support Family Friendly Communities

Communities, Global Criteria / Kathleen Anderson

Editors Note: This post was originally published on June 15, 2022. The Resources section has been updated to include the current materials and links. Community. It’s where we live, work,

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