Recent Articles
Posted By: USBC Headquarters
Fri Oct 12th, 2018
CHICAGO, Illinois—The United States Breastfeeding Committee celebrates the passage of airport lactation accommodation provisions in the Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act of 2018. Signed by the President on Friday, October 5, the five-year reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration...
Posted By: USBC Headquarters
Thu Oct 20th, 2016
Note: This action alert is posted on behalf of a USBC partner.
Dear Breastfeeding Supporters,
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is finally taking some major steps to tighten scrutiny of the labeling (and accompanying advertising) messages that the infant formula industry has been using to mar
Posted By: USBC Headquarters
Wed Dec 9th, 2015
We know that all too often, mothers who wish to breastfeed encounter daunting challenges. Far from being a matter of choice, breastfeeding help and support is simply not accessible for many families.
That's why, all year long, USBC supporters have been working together to advocate. . .
Posted By: USBC Headquarters
Mon Aug 10th, 2015
It's 2015: why are so many families still forced to fight for adequate breastfeeding coverage in their health plans?
The current state of breastfeeding support in health care coverage varies widely, leaving many without access to the supplies or counseling they need. That's why we need YOUR help. .
Posted By: USBC Headquarters
Sun Aug 2nd, 2015
It's 2015: why are so many moms still forced to fight for time and space to pump during the workday?
Employment is now the norm for women of childbearing age, yet breastfeeding mothers continue to face barriers in the workplace. That's why we need YOUR help building support. . .
