The Breastfeeding Center

Team of IBCLCs, SLPs, doulas, midwives, and more providing prenatal, lactation, and postpartum support to parents in the DMV. Classes📓 Appointments🤱🏽 Shop🛍

[The Breastfeeding Center @breastfeed_DC]

Today's the Day! Support our Roti Fundraiser! - https://t.co/G6NOvR9BmL

[The Breastfeeding Center @breastfeed_DC]

Don't forget....! - https://t.co/eDTn20UR3J

[The Breastfeeding Center @breastfeed_DC]

Seats are still available! Don't miss this FREE virtual support group for #postpartum #LGBTQ families.

Register here ⬇️⬇️
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See you there!

[The Breastfeeding Center @breastfeed_DC]

Make sure you check out our weekly newsletter for all things #breastfeeding!

Last week we discussed c-sections, exclusively #pumping, and our upcoming May classes you won't want to miss. https://t.co/I4Ijy2DZuT

Sign up here: https://t.co/abQKrKLZ8q

[The Breastfeeding Center @breastfeed_DC]

April is #CesareanAwarenessMonth! This campaign raises awareness & educates about a variety of topics related to c-sections.

Our recent blog post offers resources & information to help you care for yourself, your body, and your baby after this procedure: https://t.co/hW2C2IVwba

[The Breastfeeding Center @breastfeed_DC]

Anxious about #workingfromhome after having a baby?Want to connect with other parents who are at similar points in their journey?

Don't miss our upcoming support group on Working from Home.

Register here ⬇️⬇️
https://t.co/OZ58GtbMoy

[The Breastfeeding Center @breastfeed_DC]

Check out this week's newsletter! We discuss #BlackMaternalHealthWeek, tips & resources for returning to work, and our upcoming classes you don't want to miss. https://t.co/VI7rpxHuJY

[SisterSong: National Women of Color RJ Collective @SisterSong_WOC]

SisterSong is excited to sponsor Black Maternal Health Week 2022. Throughout the past 2+ decades SisterSong has been raising our voices and raising awareness about the unique needs and ongoing health disparities faced by Black mamas. #BMHW22

[Black Mamas Matter Alliance @BlkMamasMatter]

Meet @natalstories, a podcast about having a baby while Black. Their new season focuses on Black rural families and today, they’ll be sharing their stories, more about their team and even joining BMMA for a fireside chat to talk about it all! https://t.co/IVStKetCPJ #BMHW22

[Black Mamas Matter Alliance @BlkMamasMatter]

This @natalstories season wouldn’t be complete w/o the voices of Black birth workers, providers and advocates like @Hello_Quita, whose work helps rural Southerners receive safe #reproductivecare including abortions.

You can listen to their stories: https://t.co/WDZlYdLMt7 #BMHW

[Black Mamas Matter Alliance @BlkMamasMatter]

We are so excited to welcome actress and advocate, @TatyanaAli, back for another #BMHW as a #BMHW22 Culture Shift Influencer. Thank you @TatyanaAli for sharing your personal motherhood journey and what Black Maternal Health Week means to you.

[Black Mamas Matter Alliance @BlkMamasMatter]

In honor of this milestone year for BMMA & #BMHW, throughout the week our co-founders will be sharing reflections of this 5 year journey in the reproductive rights & Black maternal health justice movements. See what our Co-Founding Executive Director, Angela D. Aina, has to say:

[Black Mamas Matter Alliance @BlkMamasMatter]

Welcome to day 3 of #BMHW22! Today is all about policy & we have a lot in store for you. Join us for today's digital discussions as we continue to "Build our Liberation Centering Black Mamas, Black Families, and Black Systems of Care" #BlackMamasMatter https://t.co/zy8F8wYPfJ

[The Breastfeeding Center @breastfeed_DC]

Love to see it! Check out the new bill that is expanding Maryland's #paidfamilyleave and #paidmedicalleave protections! #TimetoCareMD 👏👏

[Time to Care Coalition @TimetoCareMD]

What are the provisions in Maryland's #TimeToCareMd Act? Here's a more in-depth summary, along with how it compares to other states #MDGA22

[The Breastfeeding Center @breastfeed_DC]

The Breastfeeding Center is joining @BlkMamasMatter to celebrate #BlackMaternalHealthWeek for its fifth anniversary! This week centers Black women’s scholarship, maternity care work, and advocacy. Learn more at https://t.co/IQfkSE7LkE #BMHW22

[The Breastfeeding Center @breastfeed_DC]

Are you struggling with getting your #breastfeeding baby to sleep?

Don't miss our upcoming virtual class on Optimizing Sleep for the Breastfeeding Family, 6-18 Months.

Register here ⬇️⬇️
https://t.co/G8IfK7jYsL

[The Breastfeeding Center @breastfeed_DC]

Happy #WorldHealthDay2022! 💛

[ILCAWorldwide @ILCA1985]

We thank you to all the lactation practitioners, IBCLCs, and others who help young children, mothers, and families in lactation.

THANK YOU FOR HELPING OUR CHILDREN GROW AND MAKING THIS WORLD HEALTHY EVERY DAY!

🌎🌍🌏 #WorldHealthDay #HealthierTomorrow #ILCA

[ILCAWorldwide @ILCA1985]

Breastfeeding has health benefits for the nursing parents too!

Some cancers, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure are less common among women who breastfeed.

🌎🌍🌏 #WorldHealthDay #HealthierTomorrow

[ILCAWorldwide @ILCA1985]

Breastfeeding provides an incredible number of health benefits for babies & young children.
Breastmilk protects against childhood infections & malocclusion, improves cognitive development, and may reduce the incidence of overweight & diabetes.
#WorldHealthDay #HealthierTomorrow