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Weekly Wire: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Week of Action, Updated WHO Recommendations, and more

11/18/2022

 

In this issue:

  • USBC Updates
    • Join the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Week of Action
    • New USBC Members: Indigenous Firstfeeding Coalition of Colorado and Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Breastfeeding Coalition
    • New Racial Equity 101 Training Series
    • Best Wishes to Sarah!
    • Weekly Wire Hiatus & USBC Office Closure
  • International News
    • New WHO Recommendations for Care of Preterm & Low Birthweight Infants 
  • National News
    • Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act Passes Out of Committee
    • AHRQ Systematic Review of Postpartum Care
    • Social Determinants of Health for Babies Report
    • March of Dimes 2022 Report Card
    • Webcast on Tackling Breastfeeding Disparities Through Community & Hospital-Based Approaches
    • Community Milk Sharing Webinar
  • State & Community News
    • Online Resource Hub on Lactation Rights of California Workers
    • PSA on Breastfeeding Helpline in California County
  • Funding Opportunities
  • News & Views
  • Journal Publications

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Weekly Wire: Welcome New USBC Members, New Story Tool Debuts, & more

11/11/2022

 

In this issue:

  • USBC Updates
    • New USBC Members: Native Breastfeeding Coalition of Wisconsin and Navajo Breastfeeding Coalition
    • Call for Stories: Why Is This Work Important to You? 
  • National News
    • Policy Brief on Economics of Infant Feeding in U.S.
    • Webpage on the Rights of Pregnant, Postpartum, and Breastfeeding Workers
    • Updated DOLWebpage on Rights of Nursing Employees
    • Secretary's Advisory Committee on Infant and Maternal Mortality Meeting in December
    • Congressional Briefing on State of Obesity Report
    • Digital Training on Preventing Racial Bias in Perinatal Care
  • Funding Opportunities
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Weekly Wire: USBC Blog Post on CDC Breastfeeding Report, Special AJPH Issue on First 1,000 Days, and more

11/4/2022

 

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  • USBC Updates
    • USBC Membership Meeting Recap
    • USBC Blog Post on CDC Breastfeeding Report Card
    • A Call to Action for Breastfeeding Coalitions
    • USBC Learning Opportunities Page Updated: USBC Webinar Recordings Available
    • November is Native American Heritage Month!
    • USBC Supports...
  • National News
    • Special Publication Series on Nutrition in the First 1,000 Days Released
    • Invitation to Contribute to Breastfeeding Stories Publication
    • ASTHO Brief on Breastfeeding & Maternal Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
    • U.S. Surgeon General Publishes Framework for Workplace Mental Health
  • State & Community News
    • UC San Diego Launches Human Milk Institute
    • City of Chicago Announces 12-Weeks Paid Parental Leave for City Employees
    • Indiana Hospital Lactation Survey
    • Virginia Breastfeeding Coalition Education & Membership Meeting
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