Rebecca Costello

IBCLC, MPH. Lactation consultant, advocate, educator. Webinars and workshops:

[GOLD Lactation @GOLDLactation]

Join over 4500 health care professionals from 90+ Countries at #GOLDLactation2023 April 3 - June 30! The latest breastfeeding research and clinical skills are only a few clicks away. Learn more and register here: https://t.co/ynKBgKkXIt
#IBCLC #BreastfeedingSupport #breastfeeding

[Leana Wen, M.D. @DrLeanaWen]

Racism is a public health issue.

[USLCA @USLCA]

We stand with black and brown lactation professionals and other colleagues in health care as they fight for equality and justice in their communities and the families they serve. Stand with them. #BlackLivesMatter

[Rebecca Costello @Rebecca__LC]

@BirthofaLawyer Yes. Thank you. After seeing her interpretation of public health data in Cribsheet, I regard everything she's saying now with skepticism.

[Ayanna Pressley @AyannaPressley]

Do you know why African-Americans align with so many COVID-19 co-morbidities? Structural racism. Food deserts=unequal access to healthy & fresh foods= diabetes, heart disease. Enviro injustices mean dirty air, water. Greed & neglect, subpar housing=asthma

[Kimberly Seals Allers @iamKSealsAllers]

“Right now we have a set of bad options, inclding no legal basis for having someone w/you at childbirth & a hospital system that has historically prioritized protecting itself (& avoiding liability) over needs of women & birthing ppl”
TY @IndraLusero!
https://t.co/x8DXVLMESe

[Kimberly Seals Allers @iamKSealsAllers]

Being able to feed your baby with your body is the best emergency preparedness plan there is. I hope we all get that mesaage. Our job is to make that an accessible & supported option for all. I pray we come out of this with a new understanding of the stakes involved. #COVID2019

[Rebecca Costello @Rebecca__LC]

More and more people are getting to experience the community and empowerment of CenteringPregnancy! Loved this! https://t.co/ZSTJ8xTW1C

[Rebecca Costello @Rebecca__LC]

Congratulations @mizquena42!

[Porgdownunder @porgdownunder]

Feeling lots of #PositiveEmotions at the @UNC doctoral hooding ceremony for @mizquena42 https://t.co/4McGYa6PB1 https://t.co/IhjtvDB1Zo #oxytocin

[Norma Escobar @NormaEscobar66]

Tori Sproat: Not all families are Cis/Hetero. Calling out to international breastfeeding organizations to set the example #bffem19

[BFing & Feminism @BFandFem]

From the floor: the leaders of our global #breastfeeding organizations are asked to please remember that not all families are binary, and we are asked to watch our language. #BFfem19

[BFing & Feminism @BFandFem]

Final panel - key takeaways from some speakers and organizers. #BFfem19

[BFing & Feminism @BFandFem]

Banerjee: Know that @USbreastfeeding has changed their membership categories to be more inclusive! This even includes local coalitions. #BfFem19

[Rebecca Costello @Rebecca__LC]

One of biggest things they've done in past 3 years is secure funding to honor grassroots workers. This connects them with emerging leaders they weren't previously aware of #BFFem19

[BFing & Feminism @BFandFem]

Banerjee: When addressing equity, we need to be mindful to not just build/support it, but to also address things that support inequity or threaten equity. #BfFem19

[BFing & Feminism @BFandFem]

Banerjee: @USbreastfeeding model is created so that equity surrounds everything that they do. #BfFem19

[Rebecca Costello @Rebecca__LC]

@LizBrooksIBCLC So they're looking for a treasurer and I believe @AngelaTMalloy has a background in accounting...

[Rebecca Costello @Rebecca__LC]

Final presentation: Kinkini Banerjee from @USbreastfeeding committee. She asks us to start by reflecting on whether we believe race impacts our work, and if so, how? #BFFem19

[BFing & Feminism @BFandFem]

.@USbreastfeeding announcement from @LizBrooksIBCLC: nominations for USBC board close today! Apply here: https://t.co/ISV1vvMOdn #BfFem19

[Rebecca Costello @Rebecca__LC]

Real different from the "we just support moms in their choices" friendly facade they put on. #BFFem19

[Alison Stuebe @astuebe]

Political economy: baby food industry report concluded that shorter parental leave would improve formula sales, by making it more difficult to breastfeed 🤯🤦‍♀️😖 #BFfem19