OCO Breastfeeding, Chestfeeding, and Lactation Friendly NY

02/06/2026

🎙️ NEW BFFNY Podcast Episode is Live!

Community support plays a powerful role in supporting breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and lactation — and we’re talking all about it in our newest episode:

“Real Talk: Community Support & Lactation Resources in Oswego County”

In this episode, we highlight:
✅ How community support strengthens lactation journeys
✅ Local lactation resources available in Oswego County
✅ Breastfeeding Café locations and how families can find schedules
✅ Ways our community is building more lactation-friendly spaces

Families, providers, and community members are all encouraged to tune in and learn more about how we can continue supporting lactation across Oswego County.

🎧 Listen here:
🔗 https://open.spotify.com/show/0YV4cOSEH02ix4Db5RDpUm?si=05a837ab6ede4d7e

For information about local Breastfeeding Cafés and lactation support services, follow Oswego County Opportunities or reach out to the BFFNY program.

Podcast · BFFNY · Oswego County Opportunities Breastfeeding Chestfeeding and Lactation Friendly New York is a Podcast that sounds formal and intimidating but is actually fun, relaxed and informative. With your host Stephenie Pease a Mother of 3 who had her own struggles with breastfeeding and is c...

02/05/2026

✨ Breastfeeding Café Today! ✨

Join us today from 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM at the Oswego Public Library for our Breastfeeding Café!

This is a welcoming, supportive space for parents and caregivers to connect, ask questions, share experiences, and get support with breastfeeding, pumping, and infant feeding. Whether you’re expecting, new to breastfeeding, or have been doing it for a while — all are welcome! 💕

📍 Oswego Public Library
⏰ 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
👶 Babies and support people welcome!

Come hang out, connect, and build community. We hope to see you there!

02/05/2026

Seeking continuing education in lactation? Check out this and our other continuing education courses! Get evidence-based education on your time.

Check out this course and many more here: https://vist.ly/4qdda

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02/05/2026

02/04/2026

🌟 Calling all Oswego County Healthcare Practices! 🌟

Is your office a NYS Designated Breastfeeding Friendly Site? As a provider, you play a vital role in a family’s feeding journey!

The 10-step framework helps you provide the highest standard of care:
✅ Environment: Create a welcoming, marketing-free space with supportive policies and trained staff
✅ Education: Offer prenatal and postpartum counseling on lactation for all families
✅ Support: Encourage exclusive human milk and guide families in maintaining lactation during separation
✅ Community: Build strong referral links with local support networks

Let OCOBFFNY help you! We handle the heavy lifting—from drafting policies to providing staff training and patient resources, to creating a lactation space at no cost to you.

📩 Contact us today to start your assessment and lead the way in inclusive care for Oswego County!

02/03/2026

Babies cluster feed often and this is normal. What has cluster feeding been like for you? 🙋🤱💜👂

02/03/2026

We’re sweet on safety! Give your kids some extra sweetness this Valentine’s Day by checking that their car seats fit them and can be installed in your vehicle correctly.

National Safety Council National CPS Certification NHTSA Safe Kids Worldwide

02/03/2026

🌟 Move With Us Into the New Year 🌟

In moments like these, movement can be a way to breathe- to stay connected to our bodies, and to care for ourselves and one another.

Join us this February for a virtual movement session for grounding, resilience, and collective care. This is an invitation to move gently or powerfully, however your body needs, while being in community.

Everyone is welcome, regardless of age or ability.

This session is proudly hosted by the Indigenous Milk Medicine Collective and led by the inspiring Mee-Kai Spottedhorsechief (Pari, Ponka, Umonhon).

+ Friday, February 13, 2026
+ 12:00pm ET
+ Zoom / Facebook Live
+ Free to join and participate

Registration is now open. See link and QR code below.

Join us in moving, connecting, and restoring together. We hope you’ll be there. ✨

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/s5mqSq8BRM25MaH4E55CxQ #/registration

02/03/2026

Join us this Thursday 02-05-26 for our Free Breastfeeding Basics class open to pregnant and breastfeeding WIC participants, at the Lowville Free Library from 11-noon.

(Please check local delay/cancellations Thursday morning. If the Library is closed, the class will be cancelled for that day. We will also update our page if necessary.)

-PC Emily

02/02/2026

🩺 How to Safely Store Breast Milk
Proper breast milk storage helps preserve nutrients and protects your baby from harmful bacteria 🤍
Following evidence-based guidelines ensures your baby receives safe, high-quality milk—whether feeding now or later.

Key storage guidelines to remember:
✔ Room temperature: up to 4 hours
✔ Refrigerator: up to 4 days
✔ Freezer: up to 6 months (12 months max)
✔ Thawed milk: use within 24 hours, do not refreeze
✔ Always label with date and use clean storage containers
✔ Warm gently—never microwave

💬 Engagement Hook:
Did you know breast milk storage times change depending on where it’s stored?

📌 CTA:
Save this for feeding time • Share with breastfeeding moms • Comment 💚 if safe feeding tips help you feel prepared