New Jersey Breastfeeding Coalition

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

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Congrats, Scholarship Recipients!

June 22, 2021 By Jessie Yeung

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Black Maternal Health Week

April 6, 2021 By Jessie Yeung

Black Maternal Health Week is April 11-17, 2021.  The New Jersey Breastfeeding Coalition seeks to increase awareness, activism and community building around Black Maternal Health to achieve health equity and to lift up the voices of Black mothers. Click here to view our events page.

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Special Donations Raised

October 19, 2020 By Jessie Yeung

From those at NJBC, we thank everyone again for their special donations!

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Donate Today

August 23, 2020 By Jessie Yeung

Find our donate button at the bottom of the page.

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NJ Paid Family Leave

July 29, 2020 By Jessie Yeung

NJ paid family leave has gotten better!

As of July 1, 2020 NJ workers are able to receive up to 12 weeks of successive benefits per year and up to 85% of their average weekly wage, with a maximum of $881 per week to spend with a newborn or care for a loved one. 

For more information click here.

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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 »

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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.

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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  • Home
  • About Us
    ▲
    • Mission
    • Trustee Information
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
    • News
  • Navigator Program 2025
  • For Parents
    ▼
    • Find Breastfeeding Help
    • Handouts
    • Breastfeeding Friendly Resources for Child Care Providers and Families
    • Employment & Breastfeeding in New Jersey
    • Medications & Breastfeeding
    • Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative Designated Hospitals
    • New Jersey Mothers Matter
  • For Healthcare Providers
    ▼
    • Pathway 3 Mentor Database
    • Download Zipmilk Cards/Flyer
  • Legal Rights
    ▼
    • Breastfeeding in Public
    • Breastfeeding and Employment
    • Lactation Laws & Regulations
    • NJ PAID FAMILY LEAVE FOR PREGNANCY, RECOVERY AND BONDING
    • Lactation Support in NJ Hospitals
  • 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
  • Resources
    ▼
    • Recent New Jersey Breastfeeding Statistics
  • Projects
  • Contact