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The USBC e-Newsletter, Staying Abreast, is published in a weekly news brief format, called the Weekly Wire (WW). Past issues are archived below.
Please note: Inclusion of an item in this e-newsletter does NOT imply endorsement or support of such item by the United States Breastfeeding Committee, unless specifically noted. 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: July 22, 2022In this issue:
USBC UpdatesUSBC Webinar Highlight on Infant Formula ShortageThe USBC Deputy Director, Amelia Psmythe Seger, is a panelist on a webinar titled "Feeding Babies and Toddlers Safely: Update on the Formula Shortage Webinar." The webinar is hosted by the National Collaborative for Infants and Toddlers and will take place on Friday, July 22, at 2:30 p.m. ET. Panelists will participate in a discussion about infant nutrition security, how families across the country are faring today, the systems that must be fixed, and steps that can be taken to ensure that this never happens again. Share Your Workplace Support StoryThe USBC has announced a call for stories on workplace lactation protections. Nearly 9 million women of childbearing age are not covered by the Break Time for Nursing Mothers law, the federal provision that requires break time and a private space for lactating employees to pump during the workday. The PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act would close this coverage gap, and we're still working hard to call on the Senate to pass the PUMP Act into law. One of the most effective ways to change hearts and minds (and move legislation) is by sharing stories from real people illuminating the need for the right to pump at work. When legislators hear about the actual babies, parents, and providers counting on them, it makes a difference! Just a few sentences in your own words can help us demonstrate to policymakers why their action is so important. When you visit our story tool, you'll find question prompts on this and several other topics to help get your thoughts flowing. Give to the USBCIt's been a busy six months for us at the USBC! In addition to coordinating and unveiling the theme for National Breastfeeding Month, Together We Do Great Things, we launched a proclamation toolkit for state and local organizations, and hosted our annual conference. And that's not at all! Our work to connect with legislators and mobilize action on critical policy priorities like the PUMP Act and federal funding for breastfeeding is continuing to make waves. The USBC relies solely on donations to support advocacy efforts like these, and we are asking for your support. Please make a donation today! Special Section on National Breastfeeding Month 2022National Breastfeeding Month is right around the corner! We invite all member organizations, breastfeeding coalitions, partner organizations, and individuals to participate in online action and conversation about the policy and practice changes needed to build a landscape of support for babies and families. Please share your organization's plans so we can amplify your work in the Weekly Wire and on social media. Highlights from the field include:
International NewsRecap of WHA Discussion and Action on Maternal, Infant and Young Child NutritionThe Infant Feeding Action Coalition (INFACT) posted a recap from the International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN) titled "Global trading standards must follow WHO in restricting harmful marketing." The post highlights the concerns raised by 45 countries at the World Health Assembly about the Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition agenda item. Many countries stressed the importance of protection against deceptive tactics that idealize the safety and nutritional value of baby feeding products and mislead parents. National News
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