212 714 0177
Free call
breastfeeding
posted on: August 24, 2020
-
12 Organizations Supporting & Celebrating Black Moms Breastfeeding
In celebration of Black Breastfeeding Week (Aug. 25 through Aug. 31), we compiled a list of organizations and online groups that provide breastfeeding support for moms. If you’re an expectant mom who wants to learn more about lactation or you’ve already delivered your baby, it’s important for you to get the support you need to
-
New Webinar: April 30 – Supporting Birthing Families During COVID-19
Update: here’s a video of the webinar featuring Dalvery Blackwell presenting on African-American Breastfeeding Network’s birth work in Milwaukee during COVID-19. COVID-19 virus has been deemed a public health pandemic by the World Health Organization in January. During this time, birthing communities of color and African-American families need continuity of support, affirmation and
-
Chocolate Milk Photo Gallery
In August 2019, HealthConnect One partnered with UIC’s Center of Excellence in Maternal and Child Health and EverThrive Illinois during Black Breastfeeding Week. They hosted a film screening of CHOCOLATE MILK, a documentary on the racial divide in breastfeeding. HC One’s Tikvah Wadley, led a successful post-show discussion with the audience. Here are a few
-
Moms and babies in Michigan receive the gold-standard of care through Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Association’s community-based doula program ~ via SF Bay View
-
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: A pilot program for doulas to address infant mortality
-
Spotlight On Krystal Bakos, Participant, At Our Breastfeeding Advocate Training
In April, Krystal Bakos attended our three-day Breastfeeding Advocate training with her adorable baby. We reached out to Krystal about her experience at our training. Here’s what she had to say about the training: “I wanted to take the Breastfeeding Training to become a better advocate. I had previously taken a training for NICU babies
-
Spotlight On Sandra Soto At Our Breastfeeding Advocate Training
A few months ago, Sandra Soto, a parent educator at SGA Family Services, attended our Breastfeeding Advocate Training. Here is what she had to say about her experience at our training. “The Breastfeeding Advocate Training was informative in so many ways to help breastfeeding moms feed their children. The women I work with are first-time
-
Philanthropy Can Make a Difference in Helping Black and Brown Mothers Survive Childbirth
-
Supporting My Community as a CLC
-
Breastfeeding in L.A.
