AANHPI Breastfeeding Week: Inviting Communities to Tell Their Stories in Their Own Words
AANHPI Breastfeeding Week: Inviting Communities to Tell Their Stories in Their Own Words By: Tonya Lang, MPH, CHES, IBCLC As part of National Breastfeeding Month, we celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Breastfeeding Week from Aug....
Celebrate the Indigenous Milk Medicine Collective’s Work!
Celebrate the Indigenous Milk Medicine Collective’s Work! By: Cheri Nemec RDN, IBC, CD, CLS August is here once again! As many families and communities start back-to-school planning, we look forward to celebrating the first sacred food—breast/chest milk. ...
Why Communication Helps Breast/Chestfeeding Families
Why Communication Helps Breast/Chestfeeding Families. By: Angie Whatley RN, IBCLC, CLD Do you remember this first time you talked with a family about breast/chest feeding? Were you nervous? Did your suggestions help them succeed? Education and learning how to overcome...