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USBC's Executive Director Jennifer Day is at the HMBANA Symposium in Dallas, Texas! We're excited to be learning more about human milk banking and advocacy and connecting with friends & partners at HMBANA and Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM)!

Do you have questions as you breastfeed? Call the National Women's Health and #Breastfeeding Helpline anytime between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, at 1-800-994-9662 to talk with a health information specialist in English or Spanish. bit.ly/360Yq99

Happy #WorldHealthDay! bit.ly/43z3le9 💟 Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways to ensure child health & survival. 🤱 World Health Organization (WHO) & UNICEF recommend breastfeeding initiation within the first hour of birth and exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life.

Looking for the latest news, trainings, action opportunities and events in the world of breastfeeding and lactation support? Sign up to receive updates and news from the U.S. Breastfeeding Committee: bit.ly/3LrDQRX

Do you have a women's health or #breastfeeding question? Call the National Women's Health and Breastfeeding Helpline 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Mon-Fri, at 1-800-994-9662 to talk with a health information specialist in English or Spanish.

The CDC 2024 Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition and Care (mPINC) Hospital Reports are out. View the national, regional and state reports here: cdc.gov/breastfeeding-…

My BABES Act just passed markup unanimously and is headed to the House Floor! This bill ensures safe, hygienic TSA screenings for breast milk and formula and gives parents the peace of mind they deserve when flying with their families. Let’s get it passed!

"That experience really opened my eyes to how important it is to have better family leave policies in this country. It is not enough to just offer a few weeks of leave." bit.ly/4j44Qc1

Join the Black Maternal Health Caucus for the "2025 Black Maternal Health Week Virtual Stakeholder Update" TODAY at 4 p.m. ET for a discussion on how we can all work together to end the maternal health crisis: bit.ly/4cw3cx9

#BMHW25 highlights the essential role of collaboration between Black-led organizations, advocates, and communities to lead advocacy efforts, shape policies, and amplify solutions to advance Black maternal health equity. #BlackMamasMatter #BlackMaternalHealthWeek

"Paid parental leave leads to lower infant and child mortality, fewer re-hospitalizations for infants and mothers... higher breastfeeding rates and more extended duration... and improved outcomes for children throughout their lifespan..." bit.ly/3EhLssU

"In a final recommendation statement, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force encouraged physicians to provide counseling that supports breastfeeding to people who are pregnant or who recently gave birth." bit.ly/4cwaPnm

Do you have questions about your legal rights while pregnant and at work? Contact the Center for Worklife Law helpline: worklifelaw.org/get-help/

📣 Action Alert: Decisions about the 2026 President's Budget are being made right now. We need your help- Urge the President to prioritize babies in the federal budget! Take action here: bit.ly/42DVfCF

"I grew such a passion for community-based organizations that have always had the solutions. As a black woman, I know that we've always had the solutions to our own communities." Read more from our Executive Director Jennifer Day's personal story: bit.ly/4cv0zvI

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This week is #BlackMaternalHealthWeek! Yesterday, USBC Communications Manager Lydia Cole attended Yolo Breastfeeding's event, “The Virtual Experience.” This beautiful event highlighted the stories of Black pregnant and breastfeeding women through photography.

"This updated recommendation provides an important, evidence-based directive for delivering lactation support—an area that remains underresearched and poorly integrated into health systems." bit.ly/42tAc4E

"While much media attention has understandably focused on the implications for minoritized communities, the loss of policies promoting full inclusion of all employees jeopardizes another group: America’s breastfeeding mothers and their babies." bit.ly/4ilC3OT

Are you planning to travel with a breastfeeding baby or while pumping this week? ✈️ Here are CDC recommendations on how to continue breastfeeding your baby or expressing milk when traveling: bit.ly/2OlvGyx