New Jersey Breastfeeding Coalition

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

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August 2020 Breastfeeding Events – 2

“MANY VOICES UNITED “

National Breastfeeding Month 2020

  • Week 1 (Aug 1-7): World Breastfeeding Week: Supporting Breastfeeding for a Healthier Planet
  • Week 2 (Aug 9-15): Native Breastfeeding Week 
  • Week 3 (Aug 16-24): Spotlight on Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies 
  • Week 4 (Aug 25-31): Black Breastfeeding Week: Revive, Restore, Reclaim

Visit the United States Breastfeeding Committee for further information 

List of New Jersey Events

WEEK 1

  • August 4, 2020 3:00-4:00 pm EST
    • VIRTUAL WEBINAR: University Hospital Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week 2020. Sponsored by University Hospital in Newark, NJ.
    • Topics and Speakers
      • Breastfeeding and Institutional Racism. Vickie R. Nizin, BS Dietetics, IBCLC.
      • BreastfeedingandCOVID-19. Q’ana Clement, BSN, RN. Alejandrina Canelo Villanfana, Ed.D., MS, CHES, NCTTP
      • Frequently Asked Questions. Damali Campbell Oparaji, MD. Dominga S. Padilla, MD, FAAP.
    • For more information and to register please e-mail Alejandrina Canelo Villafana at caneloa1@uhnj.org
  • August 4, 2020
    • VIRTUAL WEBINAR: Live, Love, Latch! World Breastfeeding Week Coffee and Chat.
    • Hosted by La Leche League of Ridgewood, NJ. Get your cup of coffee or tea ready! Come join La Leche League and other breastfeeding supporters to celebrate the kickoff of World Breastfeeding Week and its theme “Support Breastfeeding for a Healthier Planet.” For more information and to register message the La Leche League Facebook page.
  • August 6, 2020 2:00-3:00 pm EST
    • VIRTUAL WEBINAR: Exclusive Breastfeeding, Why Does it Matter? Speaker: Mary Turbek, RN, IBCLC. Sponsored by the the Partnership for Maternal Child Health or Northern New Jersey. Click here to for more information and to register.

WEEK 2

  • August 13, 2020 2:00-3:00 pm
    • VIRTUAL WEBINAR: Fostering Connections. Speaker: Mary Turbek, RN, IBCLC. Sponsored by the the Partnership for Maternal Child Health or Northern New Jersey. Click here for more information and to register.

WEEK 3

  • Aug 18, 2020, 2:00 pm EST
    • VIRTUAL WEBINAR: Spotlight on Infant Feeding in Emergencies. Speakers: Gerard Costa, PhD and Jill Wodnick, MA, LCCE. Sponsored by Montclair State University. Click here to register
  • August 19, 2020, 12:00-1:30 pm
    • VIRTUAL WEBINAR: Breastfeeding Protections, New Breastfeeding Laws and Paid Leave Programs in New Jersey. Speakers: Yarrow Willman-Cole and Ellen Maughan, JD, IBCLC. Sponsored by the Central Jersey Family Health Consortium. Registration information will be available soon.
  • August 20, 2020 2:00-3:00 pm EST
    • VIRTUAL WEBINAR: Nurturing Exclusive Breastfeeding, Speaker: Mary Turbek, RN, IBCLC. Sponsored by the the Partnership for Maternal Child Health or Northern New Jersey. Click here for more information and to register.

WEEK 4

Membership

Your membership will help protect, promote, and support breastfeeding in New Jersey. To join the Coalition, please complete our membership form online or complete a paper copy of the form and mail it to the address on the form. We are a non-profit and flourish on donations. You can submit donations using the Paypal "DONATE" button. … 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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  • About Us
    ▼
    • Mission
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    ▼
    • General Meeting Minutes
    • Trustee Meeting Minutes
    • August 2020 Breastfeeding Events
  • Membership
  • Legal Rights
    ▼
    • Breastfeeding in Public
    • Breastfeeding and Employment
    • Breastfeeding Support in NJ Hospitals
  • Resources
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  • Projects
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    • Worksite Recognition Program
    • Diversity & Racial Equity
    • Pathway 3 Mentor Form
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