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Marketing Breast-Milk Substitutes
Manipulative marketing about feeding babies is targeted at vulnerable parents. Participate in a research study that will collect data on this negative practice.
A Milk Depot in Downeast Maine
Ellsworth Milk Depot Open Houses!
Wednesdays 1-3:30 February 28, March 6 March 13 Anchored Womens Health in Ellsworth. Learn more about the donating Human Milk and the network of Milk Banks.
Resources for Parents Who Pump At Work
Returning to work is like early postpartum, a time of adjustment for you and your family. Some planning ahead will smooth the transition.
Our Coalition is Growing
Look what we accomplished in 2023. We look forward to more good work in 2024.
Wonderful and Safe Sleep
Safe Sleep Practices are steps you can take to reduce risks. Then you and your family will rest easier.
Diversity and Inclusion
The lived experience and emotional labor of marginalized people have inherent value. Listen to and respect the knowledge they give.
Thanking our Sponsors
Soft Corner midwives offer a safe space for all phases of reproductive care.
StoryTelling Event
Each story was an engrossing ten minutes, though each felt like a rich hour of storytelling.
Thanking our Sponsors
Dirigo Pediatric Dentistry is a sponsor of the Maine State Breastfeeding Coalition.
Learning from the pandemic
Paid Family Leave costs money, though not having Paid Family Leave costs money, too. We can learn from the pandemic.
Tell It Like It Is
How important, and what good fortune, to have support. We see how they can gradually learn new skills.
Good News for 2023
Here’s good news about the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) Act in 2023. But wait! There’s more….
Respectful Sleep Strategies
Parents can learn what is normal for a baby’s age and development. Parents need clear guidance and more time in the early months.
The Problem with Gift Bags
Banning formula gift bags is one policy that supports breastfeeding and promotes the health of families. Every family deserves accurate information.
The PUMP Act
The PUMP Act fixes the gaps in the FMLA law and the Break For Nursing Mothers law. Negotiations are ongoing, contact your senator.
Tongue Tie Discussion
Many muscles and nerves are involved in opening the jaw, moving the tongue and swallowing.