Boston Breastfeeding Coalition Goes Virtual
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Our Coalition has rapidly mobilized to continue providing breastfeeding support to families through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Breastfeeding Counselors are available every day to help. Call today for support from our trained and experienced peers.
CALL:
857-301-8259
Stay connected, informed, and supported by your community. Check out our
website
to register and join
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Expanding Support for NICU Families
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Our March Scholar Support Night featured guest facilitators Paulina Erices and Barbara Deloian of
Special Kids Special Care
, a Colorado-based organization focused on expanding support for families of babies in the NICU. The learning session explored the impact of premature development and child-parent relationship on breastfeeding, and Scholars discussed new perspectives on their roles in supporting NICU families.
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Building off of recent Coalition efforts to expand our capacity to support families in the NICU, the Boston Breastfeeding Coalition is collaborating with the Boston Medical Center NICU team to develop a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program.
We are seeking 1-2 peer counselors who have had
experience in the NICU as a parent
to launch this pilot program. NICU Peer Counselors will apply breastfeeding knowledge to provide
peer support to NICU caregivers
, gain lactation-specific
clinical hours in the NICU
, and expand skills with the
guidance of an IBCLC mentor
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Supporting Pathways for Breastfeeding Scholars
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SAVE THE DATE: APRIL SCHOLAR SUPPORT NIGHT
Tuesday April 28, 2020, 6-8PM, Join Virtually
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Are you a Breastfeeding Scholar who is looking to connect with other Scholars?
Join the private Facebook Group just for Breastfeeding Scholars - a centralized location to stay updated on CERP opportunities, network with peers, and share and find resources.
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Continuing Education: COVID-19 & Breastfeeding
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Leadership & Engagement:
Black Breastfeeding Week Planning Committee
Black Breastfeeding Week occurs on the last week of August and is dedicated to celebrating and uplifting the stories of Black breastfeeding families. Interested in helping shape the Boston Breastfeeding Coalition's Black Breastfeeding Week programming for 2020?
Sign up to join the planning committee by emailing
bostonbreastfeeding@bmc.org
!
Boston Breastfeeding WARMLINE Counselor
Our newly launched breastfeeding Warmline is seeking volunteer peer counselors who have completed a lactation counseling training.
If you are interested in supporting the Warmline, please sign up using
this link
or email
bostonbreastfeeding@bmc.org
with any questions!
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Job Opportunities:
Birth Sisters
is an innovative multi-cultural community doula service that offers women support during pregnancy, childbirth, and the post-partum period. Birth Sisters is seeking a Program Coordinator to oversee their team of doulas.
Click here to learn more and apply!
Healthcare For All (HCFA)
is a state-based consumer health advocacy organization whose mission is to advocate for health justice in Massachusetts by working to promote health equity and ensure coverage and access for all. HCFA is seeking a HelpLine Counselor who is committed to health justice and interested in being part of a team that provides competent, quality health insurance coverage for all callers.
Learn more
here
and apply by emailing
jobs@hcfama.org
with subject line "Helpline Counselor".
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Conferences & Networking Events
**Please confirm with event contacts that events are still occurring ahead of attending**
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Recorded Webinars Available for Viewing
The campaign and activities for Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW) serve to amplify the voices of Black mamas and center the values and traditions of the reproductive and birth justice movements. Activities during BMHW are rooted in human rights, reproductive justice, and birth justice frameworks.
Stay tuned for updates on our Coalition's efforts to advance Black Maternal Health Equity in our local community!
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Saturday April 18th 2:00-3:30pm
Join the
Resilient Sisterhood Project
for an interactive virtual discussion with Dr. Yvonne Gomez-Carrion and other special guests as we explore the effects of COVID-19 on Black women's reproductive health and how to take care of your womb health during these times.
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Conference Dates: March 30 - June 1
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CERPS available!
Every year, the GOLD Lactation Online Conference invites hand-selected researchers and clinicians in the field of Lactation to present on current and emerging evidence-based education. All talks are presented live during set times, with recordings of each session being available throughout the conference period.
Check out the conference website for a list of topics and to register!
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Conference Dates: May 26 - June 24
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CERPS available!
The GOLD Neonatal Online Conference is perfect for anyone working in the neonatal field, including NICU nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, neonatologists, medical and nursing students, occupational therapists, dietitians, speech and language pathologists, respiratory therapists and anyone else working with premature or ill newborn infants.
Early Bird Registration now through May 15 -
visit
the event website to learn more and register!
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Conference Dates: Live Events June 8-12 ; Recordings Available - June 15-July 3
Join
Black Mothers' Breastfeeding Association
for a series of lectures, plenaries, panels, masterclasses and workshop sessions from a diverse group of field builders and maternal-child-health experts. Expand understanding of ways to address the specific socio-cultural needs of black families as related to birth and breastfeeding. Explore and examine the most current practices, studies, experiences and program models. Sessions focus on direct service, advocacy, research, community programs and public health.
Visit the
conference website
for more info and
register here
!
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Maternal and Infant Health
Community Events and Resources
**Please confirm with event contacts that events are still occurring ahead of attending**
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Registration open through April 29th or until filled!
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Vital Village Network has created a live map of food, diaper, and hygiene kit resources that are available throughout the Boston Area. WIC- and SNAP-friendly grocery stores are included in the map as well.
Our partners Cradles to Crayons has temporarily suspended KidPack deliveries. They are coordinating distribution of diapers, hygiene kits, and supplies to community sites. If you need supplies or have questions, please email
bostonbreastfeeding@bmc.org
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Join Vital Village Network on
Tuesdays and Fridays 12:00-1:15pm ET
to stay connected, support one another, promote wellness, and be in community. New co-hosts and topics each week - follow the
Facebook event page
for updates and to register.
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Vital Village Network's 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.
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