Free to Feed in Michigan (excerpt from the Michigan Breastfeeding Network Alert, June 30, 2014) Mothers who nurse their children in public will be protected from discrimination and prosecution under bipartisan legislation signed into law on June 24 by Governor Rick Snyder. The “Breastfeeding Anti-Discrimination Act,” sponsored…
On May 22, 2014, the Michigan House Judiciary Committee accepted testimony on Senate Bill 674 (passed unanimously by the Michigan Senate in December, 2013). Testimony from Dr. Matthew Davis, Chief Medical Executive of the Michigan Department of Community Health, supports of Senate Bill 674, which gives…
Join the Michigan Breastfeeding Network on Wednesday, May 7 in Lansing for a Breastfeeding Advocacy Day. What to Expect: Attendees will learn more about SB 674 and other legislation regarding breastfeeding, learn how to become an effective breastfeeding advocate, and meet with their state legislators….
Follow this link for sewing instructions for a nursing shawl: DIY Sew an Easy Nursing Shawl
“Michigan Breastfeeding Network is poised to shape the conversation on breastfeeding in our state. The appointment of Shannon Polk as our executive director allows us to take a giant step forward. With Shannon’s expertise and creativity, I am confident MIBFN will emerge as the leader…
Check out this great news coverage of the Big Latch On event sponsored by CABC and held at the Mother and Earth Baby Boutique! http://www.wilx.com/topstories/headlines/Getting-Latched-On-to-Breastfeeding-218140341.html
Hosted by The Capital Area Breastfeeding Coalition and Mother & Earth Baby Boutique ~ info@motherandearth.com ~ 517.204.2248 This is our first year hosting the Big Latch On for the Capital area at Mother & Earth Baby Boutique! It is an indoor event with a 20 person…
Highlights from June 3, 2013 Meeting Breastfeeding Support Group – Working with the Ingham County Health Department – Hosting a focus group with lunch provided – Want to start a support group on the west side of Lansing; focus group will help to decide time,…
All are welcome to join the annual Breastfeeding Awareness Walk on August 7. August is Michigan Breastfeeding Awareness Month and MDCH WIC Division is hosting an annual walk on August 7th at 11:30 am to raise awareness of the importance of breastfeeding and supporting breastfeeding women. This year’s…
On March 26, 2013, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approved the following resolution in suppport of breastfeeding in county buildings and property: MARCH 26, 2013 Agenda Item No. 32 Introduced by the Human Services Committee of the: INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT…