BFREE Coalition

Dear BFREE Coalition Members, Welcome to our April BFREE Newsletter! This issue covers a wide breadth of topics, ranging from...

Breastfeeding my third child has been such a gift. Not for the obvious reasons you may think (the mutual health benefits, etc.), but...

Choosing to breastfeed/express your milk is a truly beautiful thing. I was a NICU nurse for 4 years and helped countless moms with their...

A common concern mothers have is building adequate breastmilk supply. As breastfeeding advocates, we must ensure that mothers receive...

The sign at the entrance to Wuneechanunk Shinnecock Preschool reads Hakame Wutokasinoh Noonooe Mukkiesog, meaning “Welcome Mothers of...

In November 2017, Small Blessings Daycare Home in Brentwood was designated as Breastfeeding Friendly by the New York State Department of...

Dear BFREE Coalition Members, Welcome to our January BFREE Newsletter. We hope you had a wonderful holiday season with family and friends...

Jennifer L. Giordano is the Director of Latch With Love, Inc., East Setauket, NY and Lactation Consultant for Peds First Pediatrics,...

Choosing to breastfeed your child is a wonderful thing. Even though breastfeeding is so rewarding and convenient, it can be exhausting...

When I was expecting my first child, I was most concerned about my baby registry. Sounds silly saying that now, but it's true. I'm a...

Mothers are more likely to initiate and sustain breastfeeding their baby when supported by their partners. But partners often lack...

JAN 22 — Charting the Course Together: Breastfeeding and Public Health Equity Webinar @ 2-3:30PM Organized by Centers for Disease Control...

September 16th, 2017 marked the first official and soft opening of the Baby Café at Community Nazarene Church in Wyandanch, NY. The Baby...

As a young woman and pediatrician expecting my first child I had everything mapped out, prenatal care, birth plan and commitment to...

Getting a flu shot each year is the most important step in protecting against the flu. With the 2017-2018 flu season upon us, it is vital...

Dear BFREE Coalition Members, Welcome to our October BFREE E-Newsletter! In this issue, we cover a breadth of topics to share our...

On August 15th, 2017, Southside Hospital launched the first Baby Café in the metropolitan area. The hospital hosted an official...

"Just yesterday, a mother was having a great deal of trouble establishing breastfeeding and wanted to start formula supplementation. She...

Hello! Thank you for collaborating with us on this important initiative to promote maternal and child health. As breastfeeding is such a...