Staying Abreast: Weekly Wire - Celebrate Mother's Day and Support the USBC, & more

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Staying Abreast: Weekly Wire - Celebrate Mother's Day and Support the USBC, & more

5/9/2025

In this issue:

USBC Updates
- New USBC Merchandise: For Mother's Day and Beyond...
- USBC Supports...
National News
- NACCHO Infant & Toddler Nutrition Security Course for Health Professionals
- AMCHP Fact Sheets on Maternal and Child Health Investments
State & Community News
- Rhode Island Bill Introduced to Require Insurance Coverage of Lactation Support
- Oregon Bill Introduced to Increase Access to Community-Based Lactation Support
Funding Opportunities
Upcoming Events
News & Views
Journal Publications

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USBC Updates

New USBC Merchandise: For Mother's Day and Beyond...

This Mother’s Day, the U.S. Breastfeeding Committee is pleased to debut the new Rooted in Love, Raised in Strength collection, now available in our online store! Motherhood builds the future — and families deserve a world built to support them back. Together, we can grow a future rooted in care, equity, and strength. Not shopping today? Make a donation to the USBC to stand with breastfeeding families nationwide.

USBC Supports...

Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs: "FY26 SET-NET Appropriations Letter: National, State, and Academic Sign-on"

National News

NACCHO Infant & Toddler Nutrition Security Course for Health Professionals

The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) introduced the free, self-paced online course "Infant and Toddler Nutrition Security" to support local health departments and public health professionals. The course emphasizes the importance of optimal nutrition during the first 1,000 days of a child's life, from pregnancy to age two, which is crucial for lifelong health. It aims to equip health professionals with knowledge and tools to address barriers to nutritious food access. Sign up for free at NACCHO University to access the course.

AMCHP Fact Sheets on Maternal and Child Health Investments

The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) launched a series of fact sheets providing overviews of critical federally funded programs that complement the Title V MCH Services Block Grant and their impact on maternal and child health populations. These fact sheets also highlight the importance of preserving and bolstering these programs.

State & Community News

Rhode Island Bill Introduced to Require Insurance Coverage of Lactation Support

A group of Rhode Island Senators introduced Senate Bill 690. The bill would require health insurance policies in Rhode Island to cover services provided by licensed certified lactation counselors for childbearing families.

Oregon Bill Introduced to Increase Access to Community-Based Lactation Support

Oregon Senator Reynolds introduced Senate Bill 692. The bill would establish a community-based perinatal provider services access program to increase access to culturally specific perinatal services and culturally competent perinatal services providers, including lactation counselors and lactation educators.