Through HealthConnect One, The InTune Mother Society will increase access to community-based peer-to-peer breastfeeding support, critical to increasing breastfeeding rates and driving down infant mortality rates in Black, Brown, and Indigenous communities. Breastfeeding is critical to young children’s health. Yet, years of disinvestment and systemic racism within the health care system created an untenable situationContinue reading “Diversifying the breastfeeding lactation support workforce will reduce breastfeeding disparities through First Food Equity.”
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Breastfeeding Saves Lives
Breastfeeding For Prevention In support of National Infant Mortality Awareness Month As a breastfeeding family for over the past 7 years, I have heard my fair share of stories and comments. Some from the least expecting people… But the best thing about all the work and commitment it takes to breastfeed is the benefits forContinue reading “Breastfeeding Saves Lives”
Do You Know Your Breastfeeding Rights in the Workplace
Understanding Your Breastfeeding Rights in the Workplace May 7, 2014 By Cara Terreri By Kathie Marinelli With more than half of women with infants employed, simple workplace accommodations are critical for breastfeeding success. By understanding your rights as a breastfeeding employee and learning how to plan for your return to work, you can successfully transition back toContinue reading “Do You Know Your Breastfeeding Rights in the Workplace”
InCultureParent | Why African Toddlers Don’t Have Tantrums
In many African cultures it is normal to breastfeed until well into toddlerhood. It is also normal for older children under the age of six or seven to breastfeed again with their younger sibling, if the mother stopped breastfeeding because of another pregnancy. Having grown up in both Africa and Europe, I found it fascinatingContinue reading “InCultureParent | Why African Toddlers Don’t Have Tantrums”
The InTune Mother Project (TIM Matters)
ReBirthing Mother Nature’s Undisturbed Intent When we identify with the natural process of love and the divinity of childbirth, we connect with the realization of our social powers. We can bring value to the collective communal aspects of our voices. What you believe is what becomes, and if you make love to ALL that youContinue reading “The InTune Mother Project (TIM Matters)”
Community-Based Workforce Innovation Program 