New Jersey Breastfeeding Coalition

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

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Breast is Best for Babes

July 2, 2015 By Blog Editor NJBC Cassandra Leahy

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.

Filed Under: Babies, Breastfeeding, Mothers

Breast is Best for Babes

August 16, 2022 By Ellen Maughan

The New Jersey Breastfeeding Coalition is dedicated to promoting, protecting and supporting breastfeeding.  In celebration of National Breastfeeding Month, all donations to NJBC in August will go to the NJBC Lactation Equity Scholarship fund to support candidates of color to become lactation support professionals. Donations of $40 or more will receive a signed copy of Magical Milk, the new children’s book on human milk. 

See Gov. Murphy’s proclamation of August as Breastfeeding Month here.

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Donate to the NJBC Lactation Equity Scholarship fund

August 4, 2021 By Danielle Tropea

In celebration of National Breastfeeding Month, NJBC is excited to announce that throughout August we will be collecting donations to support our NJBC Lactation Equity Scholarship fund to defray the cost of lactation certification and IBCLC exams for historically under-represented New Jersey residents (Latinx, Black, Asian, and Indigenous). Our goal is to reduce barriers to obtaining certification for historically underserved NJ candidates and support overall diversity in the lactation profession. NJBC previously awarded exam reimbursement scholarships to three people sitting for the Fall 2021 exam.

In celebration of National Breastfeeding Month, NJBC is excited to announce that throughout August we will be collecting donations to support our NJBC Lactation Equity Scholarship fund to defray the cost of lactation certification and IBCLC exams for historically under-represented New Jersey residents (Latinx, Black, Asian, and Indigenous). Our goal is to reduce barriers to obtaining certification for historically underserved NJ candidates and support overall diversity in the lactation profession. NJBC previously awarded exam reimbursement scholarships to three people sitting for the Fall 2021 exam.

Donate today!

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July 8, 2021 By Danielle Tropea

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Congrats, Scholarship Recipients!

June 22, 2021 By Jessie Yeung

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NJBC Equity Scholarship

April 26, 2021 By Jessie Yeung

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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.

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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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  • Home
  • About Us
    ▲
    • Mission
    • Trustee Information
    • News
  • Meetings & Events
    ▼
    • Submit Events and Announcements
    • National Breastfeeding Month
    • Lactation Events and Announcements
    • General Meeting Minutes
    • Trustee Meeting Minutes
    • Black Maternal Health Week
  • Membership
    ▼
    • Committee Descriptions
  • Legal Rights
    ▼
    • Breastfeeding in Public
    • Breastfeeding and Employment
    • Lactation Laws & Regulations
    • NJ PAID FAMILY LEAVE AND TEMPORARY DISABILITY PROGRAMS
    • Lactation Support in NJ Hospitals
  • Resources
    ▼
    • Recent New Jersey Breastfeeding Statistics
    • For Parents
    • For Healthcare Providers
  • Projects
    ▼
    • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    • Lactation Equity Scholarship
  • Contact