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Boston Breastfeeding Coalition Newsletter

The Boston Breastfeeding Coalition is committed to improving access to breastfeeding support for every parent in Boston, promoting connections between individuals and organizations that engage in breastfeeding advocacy, and supporting pathways for professional lactation counselors.

For our July Coalition Meeting, Overcome and Achieve: A Conversation with Trailblazers, we are honored to have our breastfeeding partners form Western Massachusetts join us for a discussion about building equity in the lactation professional field. During the conversation, two IBCLCs of color based in Western Massachusetts will share their journey to obtaining the IBCLCs credential & inspire ideas for how we can translate their success to Boston.

This meeting is part of the Coalition's larger effort to support pathways and leadership for lactation professionals of color. If you are interested in joining a work group to determine how we support the professional development of lactation counselors, please email bostonbreastfeeding@bmc.org.

We'll meet on 7/22 from 6:00 to 8:00 in the Evans Seminar Room at 72 E Concord St. Dinner served & parking validated. RSVP here & reach out to amita.wanar@bmc.org with questions.

7/30: July Scholar Support

This month's Scholar Support Night will be on 7/30 from 6-8 at Frugal Bookstore ( NOTE : This is a change in date from previously scheduled 7/23).

Scholar Support offers an opportunity for lactation counselors to engage in education about lactation management and professional development. Light refreshments and childcare (upon request) will be provided. Please RSVP here .

Save the Date: 8/29 Chocolate Milk Screening

The Black Breastfeeding Week planning committee has been planning a powerful and creative celebration of Black Breastfeeding Week in August.

As part of our celebration, we'll be hosting a screening of the Chocolate Milk Documentary followed by discussion on how we can collectively uplift Boston's Black breastfeeding families & an exhibition of local organizations supporting breastfeeding families.

Save the date for the screening on 8/29 from 5:00 to 8:00 at the Dewitt Center (122 Dewitt Dr). Register early for the screening here!

All are still welcome to join the Black Breastfeeding Week planning committee. If you are interested in joining the planning committee, please contact Amita

National Community Leadership Summit

Mark your calendars for 6th Annual Leadership Summit, hosted by Vital Village! This one-day summit, unlike any other, will bring together change makers from around Boston and across the country who are dedicated to ensuring that children and families have equitable access to the tools and resources they need to thrive. Early bird tickets available today.

Events and Opportunities

July 3rd - 5-6:30: Black Breastfeeding Week Planning Meeting
9/23: Save the Date! - Breastfeeding in the Bay State Conference - Registration open!
9/25: BMC Flu & Wellness Clinic - Volunteers need to help facilitate pop-up Baby Cafe
11/2: "It's Complicated" - Massachusetts Lactation Consultants Association Annual Conference

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