Breastfeeding Works!

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Health Care Reform) provides new rights for nursing mothers on the job. Check out our page on the new legal provisions.

Handouts & products

Purchase our new Breastfeeding Welcome Here products, and show the world that nursing moms are welcome where you are!

Download one of our handouts that help make breastfeeding easy. Most are available in multiple languages, and they're perfect for both mothers and medical providers.

Making Milk is Easy

First Hug

It's my birthday,
give me a hug!

Breasts don't come
with instructions!

Discharge
instructions

Breastfeeding
checklist

Nature's secret: Give only the breast

Our new high quality 11x17 posters tell moms that exclusive breastfeeding is "Nature's secret to keep your milk flowing." Developed using our own market research in Latina mothers, the posters reflect important values and concerns identified in our interviews. Available in Spanish and English.

2013 Conference

Save Date: Sept 30 2013. Keynote speakers include Dr. Alison Stuebe, Celeste Milton from Joint Commission, and Erin Evans, PhD. See the agenda.

Mass. Baby-Friendly Collaborative

The next all-state meeting is May 23 (details) and our hospitals are now QI plans for the First Hour after birth. Come to our next meetings and check out our resource page.

The Affordable Care Act insurance requirements

The Affordable Care Act mandates that new private insurance plans cover "breastfeeding supplies" and "breastfeeding counseling" with no copayments. See MBC's guidelines on breast pumps and breastfeeding support. Breast Pump Guidelines 10/20/12 → The Landscape of Breastfeeding Support →

Breastfeeding support and help– what it all means

There are many different types of breastfeeding support, with an "alphabet soup" of different credentials. Our table shows all these different support available to help moms and babies, and what the different qualifications mean. Learn More →

In the News

Study on formula use in breastfeeding: not ready for prime-time

May 13, 2013 — Do women really breastfeed better if they give their babies tiny amounts of formula in the hospital? Would donor milk have the same effect? Read more at the ABM blog.(Paste into your browser: bfmed.wordpress.com/2013/05/13/early-limited-data-for-early-limited-formula-use/ )

Breastfeeding and the Obesity Controversy

March 15, 2013 — The media is full news that recent studies debunk any link between breastfeeding and lower risk of obesity. But is that a fair conclusion? Probably not.

Joint Commission mandates Perinatal Care measure

December 6, 2012 — Larger maternity hospitals will now be required to track exclusive breastfeeding rates.