Tulare County Breastfeeding Coalition

:@megankindley Feelin’ a little engorged after our Halloween luncheon! Our costume really sucked, but I’m so glad these girls never let down

It's not about a woman's right to breastfeed it's about a child's right to eat.

Did you know that 1 in 4 women experience pregnancy loss? October is Pregnancy and Infant Awareness Month. Our are with those who have experienced this loss. Words fail to describe the pain. Let's do our best to support these parents and show them compassion.

Dads can help support breastfeeding in many ways. #dadssupportbreastfeeding #normalizebreastfeeding

Happy first day of fall

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Monthly Business meetings are still being held virtually. If you are interested in attending, please email [email protected] for the Zoom meeting code and password. Come join the discussion!

Illustration based on an article from The New York Times : "Working to Close the Breast-Feeding Gap" "Despite decades of the breast is best message, African-A...merican women often are not encouraged to nurse as much as white women. The newborns of African-American women are nine times more likely than the babies of white mothers to be given formula in hospitals. One of the reasons is because the hospitals serving lower-income populations often rely on formula companies for financial support and lactation consultants are seen as supplemental, not essential."

On this National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, the Adventist Health Tulare Birth Center team would like to remind expectant mothers of the value of breastfeedi...ng. Here are some important facts: Breast milk is the only nourishment needed for the first six months of life. Breast milk has antibodies, which protect babies against many common infections. Women who breastfeed have less bleeding after childbirth and have fewer cancers of the ovary, uterus or breast. Adventist Health Tulare offers childbirth classes, which include a session on breastfeeding. Participants are limited to accommodate social distancing. A virtual class is also available. For more information, call Patty Villareal Maldonado at 559-366-1178. See more

August is National Breastfeeding Month! Kaweah Delta shares how they support breastfeeding families #nationalbreastfeedingmonth #normalizebreastfeeding

Happy National Breastfeeding Month from Altura Centers for Health!

Breastfeeding offers the ultimate food security for infants and young children it's clean, nutrient-rich, boosts immunity and is readily available from any lactating individual.

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