Thursday, September 12, 2024

1pm – 2pm ET / 10am – 11am PT

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How are local leaders building community leadership pathways towards more equitable lactation and breastfeeding care and support for all parents and caregivers? Join us for the third installment of the 2024 NOW webinar series featuring members of the Boston Breastfeeding Coalition (BBC). Since 2016 the BBC has been committed to improving access to breastfeeding support for every parent in the Greater Boston area, promoting connections between individuals and organizations that promote breastfeeding advocacy, and supporting pathways for professional lactation counselors and community scholars. Learn more about coalition members' work to advocate and increase awareness about breastfeeding support service through cross-sector convenings and peer support, and hear about how the featured leaders are promoting equity and justice for breastfeeding parents in spaces all around the Greater Boston region, from hospitals to city halls.

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Featured speakers include:​​

• Shenell Ford, Founder, Heart2Heartbeat Lactation & Wellness; Mayoral Aide, City of Springfield, MA
• Melody Cunningham, Doula and Certified Lactation Counselor, The Melo Mama
• Moderator: Ronda Alexander, Vital Village Network at Boston Medical Center

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