By Hayley Crandall Wisconsin Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is celebrating Breastfeeding Awareness Month with virtual campaigns and the sharing of resources throughout the month of August on … [Read more...]
Breast Feeding Awareness Month, a Healthy Start to a New Life
By Christina Luick An expecting mother must think about a lot of things before she gives birth. One big thing is whether she will breastfeed her baby. The World Health Organization’s website … [Read more...]
Support for Breastfeeding Working Moms is Smart Business
By Karen Stokes Women with children are the fastest growing segment of the work force. There are approximately 70 percent of women in the United States employed and working full-time with … [Read more...]
Getting Off to A Great Start With Breastfeeding Sept 8 & 17
African American Breastfeeding Network Addresses Milwaukee Disparities
By Mrinal Gokhale Studies show that breast feeding has many benefits on preterm babies. August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month in the United States, and Dalvery Blackwell, BA, IBCLC, executive … [Read more...]
Local Breastfeeding Events
This week is Breastfeeding Awareness Week & the month of August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month! Schedule of events in Milwaukee include... Breastfeeding Awareness Walk, Saturday, … [Read more...]
B.I.G. Mamas support breastfeeding
The African American Breastfeeding Network of Milwaukee will host a Community Breastfeeding Gathering entitled; B.I.G. Mamas Support Breastfeeding. Program Highlights: • Breast Milk Is … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding Support event to be held May 19
Aurora Sinai Medical Center announces a free Ice Cream Social at the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Breastfeeding Support Event, Thursday, May 19th from 2:00pm-4:00pm to be held at the Martin … [Read more...]