Breastfeeding Lady, LLC

09/28/2021

Join the Nationwide Call-In Day for the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act!

To call, text PUMP to 747464 (provided by MomsRising.org) to be connected with your congresswoman or congressman in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Call Script:
Hello, my name is [________]. I live in [city, state, zip code] and am a constituent of Representative [name]. I'm calling to urge [him/her/them] to vote yes in support of House Bill 3110, the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act. This bill will cover 9 million women of childbearing age who don't currently have protections that would give them time and a private space to pump breast milk at work. This is wrong and must be fixed. Passage of the PUMP Act would make a world of difference for families and I hope you'll vote yes when it comes to the floor this week.

09/18/2021

AMEN!

09/18/2021

Article from a peer-reviewed journal analyzing breast milk substitute (infant formula) websites. https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/927802?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=ac710767-683c-4ed4-95e5-d1ace9467b3f Bottom line? "Substantial messaging on BMS manufacturer websites encouraged infant formula (IF) feeding and discouraged breast-feeding." If you want information on breastfeeding, don't go there!

An analysis of websites for baby formula manufacturers finds that their messages and images discourage breastfeeding while touting the benefits of formula, despite public health efforts to support breastfeeding and informed choice.

08/11/2021

Virginia Proclamation for National Breastfeeding Month
https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/proclamations/proclamation/virginia-breastfeeding-awareness-month-.html

Governor Ralph Northam, 73rd Governor of Virginia

05/21/2021

Listening to Chee Yoke Ling from Malaysia: Breastfeeding is consciously eroded (from the) bombardment of propaganda and force of power from (infant feeding) industry. Direct Marketing is insidious across all platforms. There is no real choice.

05/21/2021

Since the code was created, there has been a 50% increase in exclusive breastfeeding around the globe.

05/21/2021

Inspiring way to start the day in the US. 40th Anniversary of the WHO Code for the marketing of breast-milk substitutes. Webinar.

04/25/2021

Studying for the IBLCE exam? Live Q&A today on Clubhouse. 6 pm EDT. DM questions. See you there! https://www.joinclubhouse.com/event/M4wQ9WL7

03/29/2021

Please pass this along to anyone in Virginia who loves their workplace support! Nominate them now!

Everyone needs a little reward this year.

03/24/2021

For all the doulas around the world and especially those on clubhouse today. LER is celebrating by offering 10% off their content until 28 March! Just use code WDW2021 at checkout. Thank you to all the amazing doulas for your invaluable work!

03/01/2021

Happy to be an IBCLC! I've learned from my colleagues and the families I serve. Thank you ALL!!!

It would be difficult to think of a year when being an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) has been so challenging—or so important.

We can't wait to celebrate YOU on IBCLC Day, 3 March 21.

Learn more here at Lactation Matters. --> https://lactationmatters.org/2021/02/16/ibclc_day_2021/

01/06/2021

All lactation consultants who work in the community and choose to be vaccinated should reach out to their local health departments. This applies to doulas and community health workers who are not affiliated with an organization providing the vaccine (such as a hospital or government agency). Check out this post for more information on how to advocate for yourself! https://www.lactationtraining.com/our-blog/entry/lc-covid-vaccine

This blog post covers the pressing topic of vaccination of front line Lactation Consultants. When do Private Practice Lactation Consultants get to have the vaccine?

09/02/2020

Congratulations Monet! This is one of the next generation of IBCLCs.

09/02/2020

Congratulations Jimeika! This is (one of) the faces of the next generation of IBCLCs!

07/14/2020

Brag about your workplace. Apply today!

Submit your application today! VABreastfeedingCoalition.org/workplace
Contact us with questions: VABreastfeedingCoalition@gmail.com

07/01/2020

Forward to Virginia employers. We want to recognize as many as possible!

Two weeks left! Apply Now!! https://vabreastfeedingcoalition.org/workplace/

06/30/2020

The trauma being caused by separation of a newborn and their parent is deplorable. Saying "just to be safe". We are impacting people's lives FOREVER! This cannot be fixed with an apology after the fact. Humans NEED each other. There is no substitute.

The WHO recommends women should be encouraged to breastfeed straight after birth, for both the mothers's and baby’s health, including increasing baby’s immunity.