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The WW goes on hiatus several times a year: the weeks of the Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Year's holidays, the weeks before the Presidents Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day holidays, and the weeks of the USBC membership meetings.

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
News & Views
Journal Publications

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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

In this issue:

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
News & Views
Journal Publications

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Weekly Wire Archive

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

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

Weekly Wire: USBC Blog Post on CDC Breastfeeding Report, Special AJPH Issue on First 1,000 Days, and more

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