Promoting Healthy Practices in ECE through Breastfeeding Support in Kansas

Promoting Healthy Practices in ECE through Breastfeeding Support in Kansas

With support from the Healthy Kids, Healthy Future Technical Assistance Program (HKHF TAP), Child Care Aware of Kansas (CCAKS) and the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition (KBC) developed the Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Toolkit in 2020 to promote breastfeeding and support Early Care and Education (ECE) programs to facilitate this healthy practice for mothers and babies. The… Continue Reading Promoting Healthy Practices in ECE through Breastfeeding Support in Kansas

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Breastfeeding Moms Need A Supportive Workplace As Well As A Private Room

Breastfeeding Moms Need A Supportive Workplace As Well As A Private Room

Despite steps being taken to support breastfeeding mothers in the workforce, there are still about 27.6 million women of childbearing age left without the basic necessities to meet their breastfeeding goals. As a result, moms and their infants are missing out on vital health benefits. In 2015, 4 out of 5 mothers (83.2 percent) began… Continue Reading Breastfeeding Moms Need A Supportive Workplace As Well As A Private Room

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Study Asks, Why Do Mothers Stop Breastfeeding?

Study Asks, Why Do Mothers Stop Breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding is associated with a reduced risk of asthma and allergies in infants, but only about half of American mothers breastfeed their children through their first 6 months, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s breastfeeding report card. Physical complications, such as insufficient milk supply, can discourage mothers from breastfeeding or expressing breast… Continue Reading Study Asks, Why Do Mothers Stop Breastfeeding?

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10 Best Airports for Breastfeeding Moms in the U.S.

10 Best Airports for Breastfeeding Moms in the U.S.

As part of their continuing efforts to help transform the culture of breastfeeding, the lactation pod pioneers at Mamava released their list of the ten best airports for breastfeeding moms in the United States. The recent passage of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 features provisions for the Friendly Airports for Mothers (FAM) Act, including a… Continue Reading 10 Best Airports for Breastfeeding Moms in the U.S.

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Breastfeeding in the Military

Breastfeeding in the Military

Robyn Roche-Paull, founder of the Breastfeeding in Combat Boots nonprofit organization, partnered with Mom2Mom to speak about breastfeeding in the military. Roche-Paull has received numerous awards for her book, Breastfeeding in Combat Boots: A Survival Guide to Breastfeeding Successfully While Serving in the Military. She holds Bachelor’s degrees in both Nursing and Maternal Child Health… Continue Reading Breastfeeding in the Military

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Give Kids a Healthy Start

Give Kids a Healthy Start

According to Harvard School of Public Health, it is almost never too early to lay the foundation for good health. There is evidence that a child’s early years and even time during pregnancy can have an important impact later in life. Women of childbearing age, pregnant mothers, and new mothers can take steps that could… Continue Reading Give Kids a Healthy Start

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