African American Breastfeeding Coalition of Oregon

10/16/2021

If you question the safety of getting vaccinated while pregnant consider taking the vaccine while breastfeeding and increase your babies immunity through the antibodies in your breastmilk. Here are the facts below. Read and think about it! Then go to your County REACH website and find a vaccine clinic here in Portland. Whatever you decide be armed with facts NOT fear, rumors and outright untruths!!!

We know more about and , so we've updated our statement: https://www.infantrisk.com/covid-19-vaccine-pregnancy-and-breastfeeding

07/08/2021

There is considerable racial/ethnic variation in breastfeeding initiation across the United States, according to research published in the May 28 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

06/04/2021

The Mothers Position

Mothers must be comfortable supporting their baby; her position will determine how effective the baby latches. The baby can be placed to accommodate breastfeeding easily. Holding baby skin to skin calms the baby to facilitate early breastfeeding.
The newborn would scoot up to the mother’s body to the breast, bobbing the head to find the breast. Mothers need to find a comfortable position, with their back and arms supported by pillows. Mothers usually find it comfortable to place a pillow under their knees. If a mother is sitting, she can rest her feet on a footstool. Having your knees higher than your hips helps the baby to remain close to your chest. It also helps prevent you from leaning over your baby to breastfeed.
A mother who had a cesarean section can protect her abdominal incision with a folded blanket or a pillow. She can also position her baby in the football hold and have pillows to raise the infant to the breast. Helping mothers find the best way to position themselves most comfortably in the early feeding stages helps them extend breastfeeding.

05/30/2021

The panel will examine the effects of formula marketing in BIPOC communities and the unique challenges of infant feeding in times of emergency or natural disaster.

05/24/2021

Come join our upcoming virtual classes starting June.

05/03/2021

Come join our upcoming virtual classes this month.

04/13/2021

04/06/2021

https://mailchi.mp/d6ea80ac3938/sacred-roots-doula-lactation-program-newsletter?e=c8ba9755bd

Throughout our ancestral memory from Africa to the Americas we have a tradition of women supporting women during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. This our Sacred Mission!

01/19/2021

This day was established to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King and to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities.

01/02/2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Info Resources

USLCA has issued a statement to support that lactation care providers receive the same COVID-19 vaccination priority as other birth working healthcare providers.

Infant Risk Center: Infant Risk Center published a web page titled "COVID-19 Vaccine in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding." The webpage compiles information and recommendations on COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Here is the 12/14/20 CDC interim guidance on the COVID 19 vaccine during pregnancy and lactation- https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/info-by-product/pfizer/clinical-considerations.html