Positive Breastfeeding News, 13-19 Mar
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Lactation Consultant in Private Practice Workshop Takes Place; #LCinPP Trending Hashtag via United States Lactation Consultant Association
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Parly Makes Breastfeeding History - The Zimbabwean legislature has made history as the first in Africa to allow women to bring their babies to Parliament. On 16 March, MDC legislator Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga presented a cake to Speaker of the House Assembly, Jacob Mudenda, as a thank-you for providing a breastfeeding room.
Jamie Oliver Calls On David Cameron To Include Breastfeeding In UK Childhood Obesity Plan - The celebrity chef, father, and health advocate called on U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron to make breastfeeding awareness and increasing the number of mothers in the U.K. who breastfeed a priority in Cameron's expected plan to combat childhood obesity.
The High Costs of Violating Puerto Rico’s Breastfeeding in the Workplace Law: Supreme Court Decides Right to Privacy Claim - A recent ruling from Puerto Rico’s highest court in Siaca v. Bahía Beach Resort & Golf Club, LLC, held that failing to provide a safe, private, and hygienic space for employees who are nursing to breastfeed or extract breast milk while in the workplace constitutes a breach of an employer’s obligations under Act No. 427 of December 16, 2000.
An Investment Tip for World Leaders: Breastfeeding Makes Countries Healthier and Wealthier - One of the most one of the most powerful things a country can do to set itself on a path to health and prosperity starts the day a baby is born. The healthy growth and development of not only children but also societies depends on good nutrition. And when it comes to good nutrition, it doesn’t get any better than breast milk.
Tired of Women Getting Shamed for Breastfeeding in Public, One Mom Shows That It's Okay to Nurse Anywhere - Parenting vlogger Caryn Canatella produced a hilarious video showing where moms can nurse: everywhere. Canatella is seen breastfeeding her 6-month-old daughter Cecilia in increasingly ridiculous places, going from the expected (in the nursery) to what should be normal (sitting in the park with a friend) to the absurd (in outer space).
POSITIVE BREASTFEEDING EVENTS
Fans are invited to lead or participate in the following #PositiveBreastfeeding events:
Nationwide Nurse-In - Friday, April 29, 2016 - Cities across the USA - Hosted by Nationwide Nurse-In Events and Breastfeeding Laws
Miracle Milk® Stroll - Saturday-Sunday, May 14-15, 2016 - Cities across the world - Hosted by the Best for Babes Foundation
International Day to Normalize Breastfeeding - Monday, June 27, 2016 - Worldwide - Hosted by Normalize Breastfeeding
Express Yourself - Monday, August 1, 2016 - Worldwide - Hosted by Global Big Latch On
Big Latch On - Friday-Saturday, August 5-6, 2016 - Cities across the world- Hosted by Global Big Latch On
Live, Love, Latch - August 2016 - Cities across the USA - Hosted by La Leche League USA
Breastfeeding Conferences - Year-Round - Cities across the USA and worldwide - Hosted by various groups
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