The Boston Breastfeeding Coalition is committed to improving access to breastfeeding support for every parent in Boston, promoting connections between individuals and organizations that promote breastfeeding advocacy, and supporting pathways for professional lactation counselors.
January Coalition Meeting: Aiming Higher
Thank you to those who were able to attend the first coalition meeting of the year last week. During the meeting, we discussed ways the Coalition can aim higher in 2019, reflected on data from 2018, and began brainstorming a shared agenda for the new year. The conversation focused on identifying unheard voices that the Coalition can elevate and advocacy actions that the Coalition can engage in. Here are a few follow-up items:

  • Please fill out this brief poll to ensure that your ideas are heard in the Coalition's 2019 advocacy agenda.

Call for Presenters: February Coalition Meeting

Let your voice be heard at the next Coalition meeting! We invite you to present or help lead the next Coalition meeting on February 28th by sharing about your work, a group you represent, or something else you might be doing for maternal and child health equity.

If you are interested, please email amita.wanar@bmc.org with your proposed idea.
ROSE 2019 Training - 9 days left to apply!

After the success of last year’s training, we will be hosting another Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere (ROSE) Training from February 18 th – February 20 th in the Black Box Theater at Codman Academy. Please share the flyer and application link with your networks and encourage them to apply for a scholarship to attend the training. Applications are due by 1/25.

Opportunities for Outreach

The Coalition is currently seeking opportunities to share about our support groups.
If you know of an organization that is hosting any opportunities for tabling or outreach, please let us know!

Upcoming Events & Opportunities

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