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USBC Press Release: Paid Family Leave Ranks Highest on Recent Breastfeeding Policy Priorities Survey
In a recent survey of breastfeeding supporters, “increasing access to paid family leave” ranked the highest among policy priorities identified by members of the First Food field (lactation support professionals, breastfeeding coalition members, and advocates). The United States Breastfeeding Committ
Airports to Ensure Lactation Spaces for Travelers: USBC Applauds Airport Lactation Accommodation Provisions in FAA Reauthorization
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...
USBC Statement on WHA Resolution on Infant and Young Child Feeding
The United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) stands strongly for all families and fights for their health, safety, and well-being. Breastfeeding is the nutritional standard for infant and young child feeding as recognized by scientific and health organizations worldwide. It is critical that....
