New Jersey Breastfeeding Coalition

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

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Mission
    • Trustee Information
      • Miscellaneous
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
    • News
      • What’s New
  • 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
      • Guest Speaker
    • Trustee Meeting Minutes
    • Black Maternal Health Week
  • Membership
    • Committee Descriptions
  • Resources
    • Recent New Jersey Breastfeeding Statistics
  • Projects
  • Contact

NJBC joins other professional and health organizations in letter to Fed is Best Foundation

August 23, 2017 By Steve K.

On 8/20/17, The New Jersey Breastfeeding Coalition became a “new signer”, adding to 40+ organizations mentioned in the 8/17/17 US Breastfeed Committee (USBC) letter below.

____________________________________________________________________________

Dear colleagues,

On Tuesday, over 40 organizations sent an open letter requesting a meeting with the co-founders of the Fed Is Best Foundation. As you may be aware, Fed Is Best has engaged in a public campaign that draws links between the recommended practice of exclusive breastfeeding—as well as its education and promotion by health care providers—and the tragic deaths and injuries of babies.

While the breastfeeding field disagrees on the root cause(s) of these tragedies, it is in everyone’s best interest to engage in honest and constructive dialogue. Therefore the open letter invites the co-founders of Fed Is Best to discuss their positions in a meeting and try to find common ground.

We are sharing this information to keep the USBC network up to date on the approach being taken to foster dialogue with this group. As informal “steward” of this collaborative action, 1,000 Days sent the letter on Tuesday, August 15, and is now planning for multiple scenarios, since it is unknown how they will respond. In addition to the tremendous contributions of 1,000 Days, Baby-Friendly USA also has played a leadership role in guiding strategy and sharing the services of a communications consultant. Throughout the process, the USBC has served as a neutral convener for this activity, providing “backbone infrastructure supports” for the work of the ad hoc group of organizations that planned and is now implementing this action. (Note that in the role of neutral convener, the USBC supports bringing parties together to take joint action, but doesn’t participate directly in the action itself.)

Note: As of today, the sign on form has been reopened indefinitely, to accommodate organizations that wish to sign on as the word spreads further. New signers will be added to the letter every Wednesday, and shown in subsequent versions of the PDF file uploaded to the public link below.

Public Link to Letter: http://www.usbreastfeeding.org/d/do/2018

At this time, there is not a petition or action for individuals, but this is under consideration. Please stay tuned for additional updates as the Fed Is Best response becomes clear.

 

United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC)
4044 N Lincoln Ave, # 288
Chicago, IL  60618
Phone: 773/359-1549
Fax: 773/313-3498
office@usbreastfeeding.org
www.usbreastfeeding.org

 

Filed Under: Blog Articles

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 and Donate

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.

Legal & Privacy Policies

Read Our Legal & Privacy Policies

Donate




Copyright © 2025 · New Jersey Breastfeeding Coalition. All rights reserved.

  • 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