ALBA Lactation Support

09/18/2025

Today marks the start of the first ever Deaf & Hard of Hearing Breastfeeding Week! As an allied partner with the Deaf community, the DC Breastfeeding Coalition fostered the initiation of the first-ever Deaf and Hard of Hearing Breastfeeding Collective. The theme for this first-of-its-kind observance is "Close the Gap Bridge the Divide: Establish Breastfeeding Support Access."

The purpose of this initiative is to provide the nation's marginalized and underrepresented Deaf community with accessible breastfeeding education, support, and community, because language and breastfeeding access matters from birth! Follow Deaf & Hard of Hearing Breastfeeding to keep up with the observance's activities.

09/11/2025

09/09/2025

La lactancia es la base para una salud de por vida para las mamás y los bebés. Pero los padres de familia no pueden hacerlo solos. Invertir en la lactancia significa invertir en familias más fuertes y comunidades más saludables. Desde apoyo para la lactancia hasta suministros para extraer la leche materna, estas herramientas son esenciales para la experiencia de cada persona.

09/08/2025

No matter where you're from — you deserve lactation support in your language, your culture, your way.


No importa de dónde vienes — mereces apoyo en lactancia en tu idioma, tu cultura, a tu manera.

09/03/2025

It's the 3rd annual Workplace Lactation Week!

For parents around the globe, laws and policies help ensure they are supported in continuing to breastfeed after returning to work. Promoting supportive and lactation-friendly work environments is essential, and this week provides resources for leaders, parents, and businesses alike.

Check out the Workplace Lactation Week page for more information!

09/01/2025

08/29/2025

Happy Friday! In Honor of National Breast Feeding Month...
ALBA supports South Carolina Senate Bill 42 (S.42) mandates that health insurance plans and Medicaid must cover the services of certified lactation consultants and doulas. The bill, introduced for the 2025-2026 legislative session, requires coverage for both inpatient and outpatient services related to lactation and defines what constitutes a certified lactation consultant and doula. It also includes coverage for doula services during pregnancy and the postpartum period and will apply to health plans renewed on or after January 1, 2026.

Review my linktree to download more information on how to support the bill and to contact your senators.

08/28/2025

Recently I was honored to receive recognition as Breastfeeding-Friendly Business of the Year by BirthMatters. It warmed my heart and made we reflect on why I love being a lactation consultant. Here's my 5 reasons. 💜

08/26/2025

Black Breastfeeding Week runs August 25-31, and this year’s theme is “Boots on the Ground: Rooted in Breastfeeding Success, Grounded in Community Support"! Learn more here: https://blackbreastfeedingweek.org/

08/22/2025

Happy Factual Friday! There's nothing like the precious cheeks and toothless smiles of your baby's. Did you know breastfeeding plays a key roll in your baby's oral development? Check-out the article below!

Article Here: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8522884/ .20182203.255259_ref_012

08/21/2025

Happy Thursday! Recently the Healthy Beginning Summit 2025 was held in Spartanburg at Wofford College.

"The Healthy Beginnings Summit brought together healthcare professionals, community leaders, families, and youth to focus on improving outcomes for mothers, infants, and children. Key themes included maternal health, breastfeeding support, and youth-led conversations on health and wellness.

The summit featured expert panels, interactive workshops, and community resource exhibits, creating space for education, empowerment, and advocacy. By fostering collaboration across the community, the event highlights strategies for building healthier families and stronger communities from the very start.”

https://birthmatters.org/our-team-copy/

I was honored to be a part of Health Beginning Summit 2025 where I spoke at 2 sessions about the benefits of breastfeeding on infant and maternal health outcomes as well as debunking some well known myths that surround breastfeeding in our society.

The audience was engaging and full of fabulous questions to take back to their loved one and clients. Taking part in that day was definitely a highlight of 2025! I’m grateful for the work so many powerful, caring individuals and organizations are doing to improve the health of SC families. I’m overjoyed to have been a part of such an event! -Dawn

08/16/2025

August 15-21 is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Breastfeeding Week!
Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/AANHPIBreastfeedingWeek