Boston Breastfeeding Coalition Newsletter

The Boston Breastfeeding Coalition is committed to improving access to breastfeeding support for every parent in Boston, promoting connections between individuals and organizations that engage in breastfeeding advocacy, and supporting pathways for professional lactation counselors.

Last week, for our Conversation with Trailblazers , we were joined by several lactation professionals of color from Western Massachusetts who recently became IBCLCs. The trailblazers shared with us the challenges and success they encountered while on their journey to reaching the IBCLC. The energy in the room was filled with hope and inspiration as the group identified the ways that this recent success could be translated to leadership pathways for all in Boston looking to break barriers. Do you know any tips and tricks for for those seeing the IBCLC credential? We encourage you add any strategies, support ideas, or challenges to our collection !

Black Breastfeeding Week 2019

National Breastfeeding Month launches this week: we'll be celebrating the whole month, ending with Black Breastfeeding Week ! As part of our celebration, we are hosting a screening of the Chocolate Milk Documentary followed by a discussion on how we can collectively uplift Boston's Black breastfeeding families & an exhibition of local organizations supporting breastfeeding families. Save the date for the screening on 8/29 from 5:00 to 8:00 at the Dewitt Center (122 Dewitt Dr). Register for the screening here! If you are interested in helping plan our Black Breastfeeding Week celebration, please contact Erica .

September Coalition Meeting

Save the date for our September Coalition Meeting on Thursday 9/5 from 12-2 in Room 1130 at 85 E. Concord St. RSVP here. Join us for an opportunity to share innovations in breastfeeding, coordinate resources for new caregivers, and connect with a larger network of support groups. If you have a resource, project or topic that you'd like to discuss at the Coalition meeting, please let us know ! Note : This meeting will replace our previously scheduled August Coalition Meeting.

Coalition Featured in Health City Blog

The Coalition's efforts to address breastfeeding barriers through breastfeeding support & create leadership opportunity for lactation counselors have recently been featured in Boston Medical Center's Health City Blog. Check out the article here !

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National Community Leadership Summit

Mark your calendars for 6th Annual Leadership Summit, hosted by Vital Village! This one-day summit, unlike any other, will bring together change makers from around Boston and across the country who are dedicated to ensuring that children and families have equitable access to the tools and resources they need to thrive. Early bird tickets available today.

Training Opportunities

Vital Village is accepting applications for 2 exciting training & leadership opportunities: Social Justice Mediation Institute The Social Justice Mediation Institute is a 40-hour training where participants learn mediation skills to reduce conflict—addressing power dynamics, privilege, and identities—at home, in their neighborhood, with co-workers, and beyond Certificate in Community Leadership and Advocacy at Urban College of Boston This certificate is for those who serve in formal and informal roles doing community organizing, policy change, or advocacy for children and families to prepare them to address the aspects of professional development in this field. Students will acquire tools and develop skills to serve as better advocates for children and families

Events

8/24: Breastfeeding Coalition at Mattapan Square Farmers Market - Volunteers invited to join 9/23: Save the Date! - Breastfeeding in the Bay State Conference - Registration open! 9/25: BMC Flu & Wellness Clinic - Volunteers need to help facilitate pop-up Baby Cafe 11/2: "It's Complicated" - Massachusetts Lactation Consultants Association Annual Conference

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