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By advancing comprehensive investments in community-based organizations & perinatal health workers, we can save lives, end disparities, & advance birth equity for all. #Momnibus #Lactation communitycatalyst.org/resources/comm…

Do you know your rights as a breastfeeding employee? Learn more: bit.ly/2H3Cqij

We support #PaidLeaveForAll! The #BuildBackBetter Act includes key investments for moms and babies with the #Momnibus and #PaidLeave. Put moms and babies first! #BlackMamasMatter

Help Members of Congress understand why voting YES on the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act (H.R. 1330) is so important. Shoutout your pumping at work story at hashtag #PUMPAct

Are you passionate about your community and paid leave? Do you have your own story about needing #paidleave for #caregiving or #bonding when working in #NewJersey? You are encouraged to apply to be a paid leave leader! For more visit bit.ly/NJPLL

New Jersey Citizen Action launched the new Paid Leave Leaders program! Please share this opportunity with your networks and anyone whom you think would be a good candidate! #paidleave #caregiving #bonding #NewJersey

.Senator Bob Menendez SenatorBooker Nearly 1 in 4 women of childbearing age are not covered by the Break Time for Nursing Mothers law. Please support the #PUMPAct (S. 1658/H.R. 3110) to ensure that all workers are protected!

The #PUMPAct is making progress! ☑ Bipartisan introduction in House ☑ Bipartisan introduction in Senate ☑ Passed through House Ed & Labor Committee ☑ Passed through Senate HELP Committee ☑ Passed on House floor Next Up: 🔲 Passed on Senate floor 🔲 Signed by President

From the ScienceDaily "A new study has found that women over the age of 50 who had breastfed their babies performed better on cognitive tests compared to women who had never breastfed." sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/…

Are you a Black, Latinx, AANHPI, or Indigenous IBCLC candidate living in NJ ready to sit for the exam this fall? Visit tinyurl.com/NJBCEquityScho… to learn about the NJ Breastfeeding Coalition's annual Lactation Equity Scholarship! Deadline: 3/25 cesar sachez #ibclcexam #iblce #ibclcequity

#Breastfeeding is the single most effective nutrition intervention to save children’s lives. #March4Nutrition

It's Black Maternal Health Week 2022! Black Maternal Health Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. & Rep. Lauren Underwood look forward to joining advocates and leaders across the country in celebrating the joy of Black motherhood and taking action to advance maternal health equity! #BMHW22

Step Up for Breastfeeding! #WBW22 #WBW2022 #Worldbreastfeedingweek

In 2021, the White House recognized #BlackMaternalHealthWeek! VP Harris said, “In the U.S., being pregnant and giving birth should not carry such great risk.” How do we achieve safer birth for moms and babies? Join BMBFA’s Community Conversation on 4/14: bmbfa.org/activity

The Next Step in Early Childhood Policy: Creating a Universal System of Care for Families with Young Children childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu/event/the-next…

Breastfeeding is eco-friendly. #EarthDay2022 #EarthDayEveryDay

Join us at our next Member Meeting, Tuesday, April 26th, from 10 am to 12 pm. Our special guest speaker is Naomi Bar-Yam Ph.D., Director Emerita, Mothers' Milk Bank Northeast! Please register here: tinyurl.com/NJBCApril262022

Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, May 2-8 1 in 5 women suffer from maternal mental health disorders in the U.S. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Find help here. Postpartum Support International 1-800-944-4773, postpartum.net/get-help/locat… #MMHWeek2022 #maternalmentalhealth #mmh #mentalheath