Launch of the 2023 Lancet Series on Breastfeeding, including the influence of commercial milk formula marketing
The World Health Organization released the webcast recording from the launch event on the "Launch of the 2023 Lancet Series on Breastfeeding, including the influence of commercial milk formula marketing" webpage.
2023 State and Territory Breastfeeding Reports
The U.S. Breastfeeding Committee is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2023 State and Territory Breastfeeding Reports! These expansive reports were developed to educate policymakers and the public on the status of breastfeeding where they live and highlight...
Open Letter to Congress
1,000 Days and the U.S. Breastfeeding Committee distributed an open letter to Congress highlighting the new research and the critical need for strong policies to leverage the value of breastfeeding. The letter was sent to all Senator and Representative offices and...
The Lancet: Breastfeeding 2023
The Lancet published the 2023 Lancet Series on Breastfeeding, a three-paper series outlining the strategies used by commercial formula manufacturers to target parents, healthcare professionals, and policy-makers.
Resources for Pregnant Working Mothers
View the PUMP Act Explainer Document: https://www.usbreastfeeding.org/the-pump-act-explained.html View the PWFA Explainer Document: https://www.abetterbalance.org/resources/pregnant-workers-fairness-act-explainer/ Contact the WorkLife Law Legal Helpline:...
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What You Should Know
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What You Should Know At a Glance: The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act gives workers the right to receive reasonable accommodations, like light duty, breaks, or a stool to sit on, for pregnancy, childbirth recovery, and related medical...
The PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act: What You Should Know
The U.S. Breastfeeding Committee, A Better Balance, American Civil Liberties Union, Center for WorkLife Law, National WIC Association, and MomsRising teamed up to develop an explainer document on the PUMP Act titled "The PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act: What You Should...
Employer Guide to Building Gender Equity in the Workplace
The National Partnership for Women and Families released a new report titled, "Partnership in Action: An Employer Guide to Building Gender Equity in the Workplace." The report serves as a blueprint for employers looking to promote and implement equitable policies at...
Black Maternal Health Week 2023 Theme
Black Mamas Matter Alliance announced the official theme for Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW) 2023: Our Bodies Belong to Us: Restoring Black Autonomy and Joy! Held annually April 11-17, BMHW is a week-long campaign founded and led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance?...
International LactMap Project
The Institute for the Advancement of Breastfeeding & Lactation Education (IABLE) launched the International LactMap, a project that utilizes interactive Google Maps technology to help families find lactation support and care in all geographic regions of the world....