Presenter slides: Psmyth Seger, Lebedevitch
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The evidence is clear that the policies and systems that shape and influence our lives have a significant and lasting impact on infant feeding outcomes. Too often, policy decisions have a population-level impact yet do not take into consideration the needs of infants, their mothers and lactating parents, and their families. For decades, the lactation field has come together to identify policy barriers and gaps and push for change.
USBC Deputy Director Amelia Psmythe Seger and USBC Senior Policy & Communications Manager Cheryl Lebedevitch review the organization's approach to organizing stakeholders for policy, systems, and environmental change efforts. They describe strategies for collaborating to create legislative change and share the policy priorities identified for the 118th congressional session. |
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Language and culture have a complex yet profound, interdependent relationship. Language is a system of communication to build relationships and create a sense of community. Culture is a set of behaviors, beliefs, and values shared by a group of people that influences their behavior and the interpretation of other people's behavior. Language influences culture, and culture influences language.
During this presentation, hosted October 12, 2022, Dr. Aunchalee Palmquist unpacks colonial influences on gendered language, the fluidity of language in other cultures, and inclusive approaches to transform the culture of the First Food field. The presenter slides include a reference list and questions for critical self-reflection. Presented by:
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Presenter Slides: Palmquist, Aunchalee
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This Racial Equity 101 series includes three previously-recorded webinars that will begin to lay the foundation for an understanding of the principles of racial equity. They are not exhaustive, as the work is ongoing for each of us, as individuals, and as organizations. You are welcome to view them at your convenience and return to them as you continue reflecting and processing the information.
Equity work with meaning and impact begins with a personal learning journey. The USBC places a premium on meaningful opportunities for all voices to be heard, and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Centering racial equity is a fundamentally-important part of our collective work building a "landscape of breastfeeding support" for all babies and families across the U.S. We're thrilled to have you on this journey with us! |
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These three sessions have been approved for continuing education by the CDC. Please click the respective links below to view after- accreditation information before participating. |
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The distinguished panelists described the international contexts of commercial milk formula marketing practices and impacts, as well as the role the U.S. plays in the global community. They discussed the International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes, published in 1981 but has yet to be adopted in the U.S. while highlighting potentially useful shifts in approach moving forward. They shared tools for recognizing and tracking commercial milk formula marketing practices in the U.S. Key findings were shared from the 2018 "U.S. Access to Nutrition Index," which included an evaluation of three major infant formula manufacturers and other products marketed as a partial or total replacement for breast milk.
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The second session in the series addresses how formula marketing impacts provision of lactation support to communities with diverse needs. Speakers highlighted the effects of formula marketing in BIPOC communities and the unique challenges of infant feeding in times of emergency or natural disaster.
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Research article: Caregiver's Provision of Non-Recommended Commercially Prepared Milk-Based Drink to Infants and Toddlers
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Panelists discussed Breast Milk Substitutes (BMS) labeling, the impacts of formula marketing, and the opportunities for collective work to influence policy on commercial milk formula marketing.
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