To Garlic or Not?
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
Medical Office Sample Lactation Policy
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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Breast Cancer Awareness: Breastfeeding Reduces the Risk
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)
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. Disparity data explains where
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Signatures Needed | New Title IX Regulations
This post is kept as a historical record and reflects the situation when it was published in August 2022. For current information, see our news page. We have some great
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National Breastfeeding Month: Collective Power & Impact
This post is kept as a historical record and reflects the situation when it was published in July 2022. For current information, see our news page. August is almost here!
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LGBTQ+ Human Milk Feeding Committee-Support & Resources
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
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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The Marketing of Infant Feeding
The 2022 infant formula shortage was a heartbreakingly difficult time for families, straining their health and well-being and their sense of confidence and safety, from grieving the loss of children
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Infant Formula Shortage – Guidance and Resources
This post is kept as a historical record and reflects the situation when it was published in May 2022. For current information, see SAFE Infant Feeding. The current infant formula
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