Boston Breastfeeding Coalition Newsletter
September 2020
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins in October
Learn about early detection practices to protect you and your loved ones.
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September Breastfeeding Coalition Meeting |
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September Scholar Support Night |
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This month's feature is Dominique, a wife and mother of four.
"I enjoyed the connection, looking into their eyes, showering & pouring positive words into their spirit and embracing who they are becoming."
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Breastfeeding Counselors are available every day to help. Call today for support from our trained & experienced peers.
CALL: 857-301-8259
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Curious about the WARMLINE? Check out our video! |
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Stay connected, informed, and supported by your community. Virtual breastfeeding support groups and Baby Cafes are held throughout the week.
Check out our website to register and join!
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Seeking virtual peer counseling opportunities? Our WARMLINE is seeking volunteers who have completed a lactation counseling training and have experience as peer counselors.
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Boston Breastfeeding Virtual Support Group Counselor
Our support groups are still meeting, just virtually! We are looking for more volunteers to help us support mothers. Any direct lactation mentoring done during virtual support groups can count towards IBCLC hours.
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Virtual Conferences & Events |
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Breastfeeding in the Bay State Live Virtual Conference |
Registration is open for the Mass Breastfeeding Coalition Annual Conference. This virtual zoom conference is for lactation professionals, doctors, midwives, doulas, nutritionists, volunteer breastfeeding counselors and others interested in evidence-based breastfeeding information.
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2020 National Community Leadership Summit |
Join us! Shape the conversation with fellow community leaders, practitioners, change agents, and advocates with over two days of virtual panels, workshops, breakout sessions, and plenaries.
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Breastfeeding Foundations for Perinatal Health Workers Seminar
Fulfills DONA Requirements
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If you work with expectant families or those with new babies this class is for you! Join to find out what you can do to help parents get off to the best start.
This virtual seminar is being hosted by The Boston Associaton for Childbirth Education and Nursing Mothers' Council on Saturday, October 10, from 8AM-4PM. It will be led by Breastfeeding Coalition members, Jenny Weaver and Dominique Bellegarde.
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National Breastfeeding Conference & Convening
L-CERP Credits Available
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With the cancellation of this year's NBCC, the team re-imagined the event as a robust series of webcast sessions. These sessions were released throughout the month of August and are now available on-demand and free of charge. L-Cerp credits can be obtained for each webcast session.
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The Tremendous Benefit of Breast Milk
By Dr. Darcia Narvaez
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Regularly updated with descriptions, contact info, locations, hours, and website links for important basic family needs.
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Text KIDS to 8-8-5-8-8 to receive free text messages on nearby community resources, wellness tips, and family-fun activities.
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Free app available on Apple, Android, and desktop for families to locate and access free or low-cost, high-quality local food resources in their neighborhoods
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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 offerings, scholarship opportunities, network with peers, and share and find resources.
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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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