New Jersey Breastfeeding Coalition

NJBFC is dedicated to promoting, protecting and supporting all families on their breastfeeding journey.

  • The New Jersey Department of Health has released the 2022-2027 New Jersey Breastfeeding Strategic Plan. See NJBC’s press release here.

    All donations to the NJBC during August and September will go to the Lactation Equity Scholarship to support candidates of color in becoming lactation professionals.  Donations of $40 or more will received a signed copy of Magical Milk, a beautiful new children’s book on human milk by Nasheeda Pollard.

    Breast is Best for Babes

What We Do

The NJ Breastfeeding Coalition is a collaboration of families, health professionals, … Read More »

Know Your Rights

Every mother has the basic human right to breastfeed her baby. It is not illegal to … Read More »

Announcements

NJBC IS PARTNERING TO DEVELOP THE NEW JERSEY BREASTFEEDING STRATEGIC PLAN WITH THE … Read More »

NJ Zip Milk

Looking for breastfeeding help?  ZipMilk is New Jersey's premier statewide database … Read More »

Membership

Your membership will help protect, promote, and support breastfeeding in New Jersey. To join the Coalition, please complete our membership form online. We are a non-profit and flourish on donations. Donations are encouraged but not required for membership. All donations are tax deductible and acknowledgment letters for tax purposes are … Read More »

Get In Touch

If you are looking for breastfeeding help, please visit zipmilk.org for a list of … Read More »

Breastfeeding is Important

Breastfeeding and human milk are the normative standards for infant feeding and nutrition. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months, followed by continued breastfeeding as complementary foods are introduced, with continuation of breastfeeding for 1 year or longer as mutually desired by mother and infant.

Medications and Breastfeeding

​Many breastfeeding women are wrongly advised to stop taking necessary medications or to discontinue nursing because of potential harmful effects on their infants. There are few medications that are “not safe” when breastfeeding. Ask your local lactation consultant then consult with your healthcare provider.

Getting Off to a Good Start

Getting off to a good start can help ensure your breastfeeding success. Find your local breastfeeding support services by visiting Zipmilk.org.

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