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Global Military Lactation Community is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to lactation peer support, education, and advocacy for military families.

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In honor of self-care this Sunday, we want to raise awareness and advocate for change alongside Shades Of Blue Project during Black Maternal Mental Health Week! #BMMHW2023 is dedicated to promoting health equity for more black birthing individuals across their birth experience.

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What is stopping you? No experience, background, or prerequisites are required to enroll and become a Certified Military Lactation Counselor!
Visit our website to learn more!📷
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#lactationeducation #militarylactationcounselor #lactation #MLC #mlctraining

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Fun Fact Friday! Did you know?
💚One breast will almost always make MORE milk! This is actually quite common & normal!
💚Around 75% of parents report it being their RIGHT breast!
Is your RIGHT breast your baby’s main entree? Comment below ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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Give us your best guesses! Which photo do you think shows the most effective infant positioning?
#militarylactationcounselor #chestfeeding #latch #globalmilitarylactationcommunity

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Register to become an MLC ➡️ 🔗https://t.co/19N5ffOu0u
Email us at [email protected] for pricing info or any additional questions.

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Join us tomorrow as we start our new
⭐️THIS OR THAT-latch series!⭐️
In the next few weeks, we will look at different positions used in breast/chestfeeding to determine which is more likely the optimal position! #thisorthat #latchseries #militarylactationcounselor

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What sets our lactation program apart from others? 👉 IBCLC Mentorship 👉 education on inclusive lactation support. Register to become a #MilitaryLactationCounselor
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#breastfeedingsupport #lactationsupport #militarybreastfeeding #pumpingsupport #mlc

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Self-Care SUNDAY! 🩷
Your little ones are watching you, and if you can’t bring yourself to practice self-care for YOU then do it for THEM!
#GlobalMilLactationCommunity #lactationsupport #militarybreastfeeding #pumpingsupport #MilitaryLactationEducation #breastfeeding

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https://t.co/x2xJePiDaB Fitness can be challenging after having a baby. Ashley Reid shares how to ease the stress of incorporating fitness into your schedule while overcoming the barriers that parents face in returning /starting a fitness plan.

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What is stopping you? ENROLL TODAY!
No experience, background, or prerequisites are required to enroll and become a Certified Military Lactation Counselor! Visit our website to learn more
https://t.co/WhX62ZynTN #lactationeducation #militarylactationcounselor #lactation #MLC

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Become a #MilitaryLactationCounselor (MLC) ENROLL TODAY!
▪️No prerequisites required!
▪️No tests or quizzes!
▪️Set your own pace & schedule!
▪️Submit assignments in both English or Spanish!
▪Internship hours with an IBCLC!

FIND OUR MORE —— ENROLL⬇️
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#SelfCareSunday It’s okay to #sayNO & a crucial word to learn #postpartum, especially in the #fourthtrimester #selfcare may look like #settingboundaries. This is #okay #healthy #normal The only person that needs to understand is you! You know your baby best! You are enough ❤️

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#FunFactFriday #breastmilk #humanmilk changes #taste #flavor based on your #diet. Enroll to become a #militarylactationcounselor to learn more about supporting #parents as they seek your guidance https://t.co/xF88nrzxQh

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Brown breasts should be the rule, not the exception.

To quote @themmatlas : "That’s it. That’s the post."

We have nothing else to say.

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Check out Global Military Lactation Com.'s video! #TikTok https://t.co/DJ19cE7GUi

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Check out our director Julie’s blog post featured on “Wives of the Armed Forces” website! ⬇️💚
#GlobalMilLactationCommunity #nursingsupport #bodyfeedingsupport #chestfeedingsupport #wivesofthearmedforces #blogpost

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#WEANINGWednesday When we talk about #weaning, it is important to know there are two different “methods” - #BABY-led #PARENT-led. Follow #GlobalMilitaryLactationCommunity at https://t.co/v1Rq36Q9Rl for more support, advocacy efforts, education or how you can support our mission.

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HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! 🇺🇸
Land of the free because of the brave.
To liberty & justice for all.

How are you celebrating your Fourth of July? Comment below ⬇️
#GlobalMilitaryLactationCommunity #fourthofjuly #independenceday #julyfourth #libertyandjusticeforall #freedom

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#SelfCareSunday I don’t know who needs to hear this, but self-care is VITAL. It is not selfish & you should NOT feel guilty about taking care of yourself. As #parents we often forget that we have needs that need to be met as well. You can’t pour from an empty cup!