New Jersey Breastfeeding Coalition

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

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Diversity & Racial Equity

The New Jersey Breastfeeding Coalition (NJBC) commits to inclusion, diversity, and equity as core values, embracing meaningful participation and actively soliciting varied viewpoints.

The resources in this toolbox are provided for educational purposes to support breastmilk-feeding families.

The following information was graciously shared and developed by Laura Gruber, IBCLC, for the Texas Breastfeeding Coalition.

Breastfeeding Organizations’ Diversity/Equity Statements

Organizations for families and breastfeeding professionals working hard to address disparities:

  • United States Breastfeeding Committee – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • National Association of Professional and Peer Lactation Supporters of Color – Mission Statement
  • International Lactation Consultant Association – Diversity
  • Reaching Our Sisters Everywhere (ROSE) – Mission Statement
  • Black Mothers Breastfeeding Organizations – Mission Statement

Racial Equity & Breastfeeding

Understanding the Issue of Racial Disparities in Breastfeeding:

  • Report on Breastfeeding and Racial Equity
  • The Kellogg Foundation’s Health Equity work
  • White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack
  • Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Breastfeeding

Resources for Black Families (& supporters)

  • Uzazi Village
  • Black Mothers Breastfeeding Association
  • ROSE Reaching Out To Sisters Everywhere
  • Black Breastfeeding Week

Resources for Native American Families (& supporters):

  • Native American Breastfeeding Coalition of Washington: com/NABCWA/
  • Oregon Inter-Tribal Breastfeeding Coalition: https://m.facebook.com/oregonintertribalbreastfeedingcoalition
  • Native Mothering

Resources for Latino Families (& supporters):

  • Barriers to Breastfeeding for Hispanic Mothers, http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/bfm.2014.0090
  • Binational Breastfeeding Coalition
  • Lactina Breastfeeding Coalition: https://www.facebook.com/search/str/latina+breastfeeding+coalition/keywords_top
  • Latina Breastfeeding Leaders: facebook.com/groups/1564118927142024/?fref=nf (for Latina Breastfeeding Professionals)

 Join the Facebook conversation:

  • Bringing Our Lessons Home: Racial Equity & Breastfeeding, facebook.com/groups/RacialEquityinBreastfeeding/ (must join group)

Cultural Sensitivity Resources:

  • e-lactancia (Spanish-language resource for medication/breastfeeding) e-lactancia.org
  • Lactancia-Latina (has Spanish-language breastfeeding class) Lactancia-Latina.com
  • Native Mothering (general website for parents and professionals wishing to gain identity or understanding) com

Organizational Assessment Tools:

  • Race Forward: Racial Equity Impact Assessment Toolkit

Other Areas of Diversity

LGBTQIA & Breastfeeding/Parenting

Resources:

  • Two Women Parenting: http://breastfeedingtoday-llli.org/when-two-women-share-parenting/
  • Transgender Breastfeeding FAQ: http://dianawest.com/trans-breastfeeding-faq/
  • Life as a Transgendered Breastfeeding Dad: http://www.milkjunkies.net/?m=1
  • LGBT Parenting: http://www.hrc.org/resources/professional-organizations-on-lgbt-parenting
  • Two Women Parenting: http://www.bestforbabes.org/two-women-baby-lgbtq

Religion & Breastfeeding

Resources:

  • Breastfeeding, Parenting, and Religion: com/blog-post/bf-links-religion/
  • Jewish Parenting: com/article/breastfeeding
  • Fasting and Breastfeeding: asn.au/bfinfo/religious-fasting-and-breastfeeding
  • Breastfeeding in the Qur’an:  Islamic and Cultural Practices in Breastfeeding
  • Breastfeeding as a Muslim: http://www.suckledsunnah.com

If there is a problem linking to any of the above resources, please contact NJBreastfeedingCoalition@gmail.com

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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 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 or mail your … 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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  • 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
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    • Worksite Recognition Program
    • Diversity & Racial Equity
  • Employment
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