The first of four posts celebrating World Breastfeeding Week and National Breastfeeding Month 2019. Read the introduction to the series here. World Breastfeeding Week 2019 is focused on "Empower ... More
Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week 2019
The theme for World Breastfeeding Week 2019 is "Empower Parents, Enable Breastfeeding." The logo says it all. Parents are at the center of their infants' lives, offering love and protection. But they ... More
Medicaid Coverage of Donor Milk Now Law in Connecticut
On June 18, 2019, Governor Ned Lamont signed Connecticut HB 7165, An Act Concerning Medicaid Coverage for Donor Breast Milk, which had passed both legislative houses unanimously. It became effective ... More
Fulfilling Our Mission: Community, Medical, and Staff Education
This article on community, medical, and staff education is part of an occasional series on the ways we fulfill our mission. Ongoing community, medical, and milk bank staff education are integral to ... More
Express Yourself: Speaking Out for Medicaid Coverage of Donor Milk in Connecticut
The Connecticut General Assembly is considering a bill (HB 7165) requiring Medicaid coverage of donor milk for premature babies in its hospitals. Part of the legislative process is public hearings ... More
Fulfilling Our Mission: Our Medical and Research Advisory Boards
This article is part of an occasional series on the ways we fulfill our mission. An essential part of our mission is partnering with hospitals and others to contribute to research on breastfeeding, ... More
