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The MSBC is a welcoming and broad network of peoplesupporting families who value human milk and lactation.Together we work to enhance the culture of breastfeeding andchestfeeding around the state through professionalnetworking, advocacy, and education. OurMissionBoard of DirectorsPetrichor Kneeland-CampbellKim CollardEmily EltingShauna GouletAmy MarchessaultSara MorrisLucy NelsonDr. Tristian Rowe2025 Partnership AppealExecutive DirectorKara Kaikini, MS, IBCLCdirector@mainebreastfeeds.org www.mainebreastfeeds.org
B R E A S T F E E D I N G R A T E S * * Goal Maine0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%Exclusive BF by 6 monthsAny BF at 12 monthsB A R R I E R SMilkSupplyConcernsBaby’sLatchReturningto WorkLack ofSupport/Skilled HelpLack ofEducationLack ofParentalLeaveCulturalDisparitiesWhy support this work?The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommendsexclusive breast milk feeding for 6 months, and continuedbreastfeeding for 2 years (or as long as desired by mother andbaby).* *Joan Younger Meek, Lawrence Noble, Section on Breastfeeding; Policy Statement: Breastfeeding and theUse* of Human Milk. Pediatrics July 2022; 150 (1): e2022057988. 10.1542/peds.2022-057988**Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. (n.d.). Goal: Improve the health and safety of infants.Healthy People 2030. Retrieved October 17, 2024, from https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/browse-objectives/infantsThe majority of lactating parents want to breastfeed, butare not meeting the evidence-based recommendedduration. The MSBC is actively working to help themmeet their goals.
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Please pledge by December 12th*for your benefits to start January 1st, 2025! Contact us at info@mainebreastfeeds.org with anyquestions or to discuss custom partnership opportunities.*Payment due by 1/31/25Maine State Breastfeeding Coalition is a registered 501c3, making your support tax-deductible.CONNECT-SUPPORT -ADVOCATE-SUSTAIN-Deepen community engagement, network, and partnerships.Provide education and optimize workplaces in Maine.Promote legislation, supportive systems, and policies.Ensure the long-term success and efficacy of the MSBC.Patron partnership enables us tomeet our strategic objectives
Your Generous FundsWill Make This Work PossibleProfessional ConferencesOur Reach/Your VisibilityBI-MONTHLY COALITION MEETINGS Over 25 Maine maternal child health professionals per meetingBI-MONTHLY EDUCATIONAL WEBINARS Average of 50 professionals per webinar from ME and USNEWSLETTER Nearly 800 newsletter subscribers from ME and USWEBSITE 12,000 page views/yearSOCIAL MEDIA Over 2,000 followers; Monthly reach of over 5,000 viewsPATCHWORK OF PARENTHOOD EVENT 100+ attendees yearly WORLD/NATIONAL BREASTFEEDING MONTH CELEBRATIONS Weekly and monthly events every AugustBirth Roots Perinatal Professionals Networking Event Maine Association for Women’s Health, Obstetrics and Neonatal Nursing(AWHONN) ConferenceMaine Association for the Education of Young Children ConferenceUS Breastfeeding Committee ConferenceMaine Prevention Network MeetingMaine Public Health Association ConferenceBEST Connection Educational Conference
Food in Pregnancy & Postpartumwith Pauline Lumumba, Nutrition Counselorfor Central & South African FamiliesConference EducationBeyond the Basics, Expresswith Paula Norcott, CLC, IBCLCEmpowering Lactation Providers: with Jennifer Russell, MSN, RN, IBCLC, NHDP-BC, CHEP and Bill Guindon (MEMA)Pelvic Health & Postpartum Recovery Toolswith Dr. Jenn Gelfand, PT, DPT, E-RTYNavigating Maine’s Policymaking Processwith Brooke BarronCannabis, Pregnancy & Lactationwith Brianna Bryant, Bangor Public Health Supporting Breastfeeding through Disasters30th B.E.S.T. Connection Lactation Conference Our Executive Director, Kara Kaikini, MS, IBCLC, facilitated a panel discussion aboutcollaborative care in lactation and gave a presentation about Breastfeeding Data in MaineEducational WebinarsOUTCOMES OF OURWORK IN 20242024 Community Education
OUTCOMES OF OURWORK IN 2024Workplace ToolkitsAs a pumping or breastfeeding/chestfeeding parent, there's so muchto plan for when you make yourreturn to work. Our free toolkitincludes guidance and checklists tohelp you navigate this challengingtime with more ease.Balancing the needs of a job withthe needs of a new baby can beoverwhelming. This toolkit includesguidance to help workplaces makethis challenging time a smoothtransition for you and youremployees.Coming soon: Employee Toolkit in French, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese
Our workplace video series features:OUTCOMES OF OURWORK IN 2024Workplace Video SeriesFour videos were created to highlight the importance of supporting lactatingemployees and how various Maine workplaces have successfully createdlactation-friendly environments. Breastfeeding Support at L.L. Bean: Space, Time, and Workplace CommunicationLactation Support at Community Concepts: Individuality, Coverage, and Policy CreationReturning to Work at Allagash Brewing: Support, Education, and Mental HealthWhy Workplace Support for Lactating Employees is Important
OUTCOMES OF OURWORK IN 2024LGBTQIA2S+ REFERENCE GUIDELGBTQIA2S+ stands for lesbian,gay, bisexual, transgender,queer/questioning, intersex,asexual, and Two-Spirit(Indigenous specific term). The “+” stands for the multitudeof identities within thecommunity.This resource was developed tohelp guide professionals workingwith LGBTQIA2S+ families intheir lactation journeys.
OUTCOMES OF OURWORK IN 2024STORYTELLING EVENT & FUNDRAISEREvery lactation journeyis unique and valuable.Our annual storytellingevent and fundraisercelebrates and honors sixstorytellers as they sharetheir experiences,resiliency, and wisdomon stage.
CollaborationsMSBC is considered a leader in Maine when it comes to this work and we have forgedmany partnerships throughout the state. These collaborations are essential to our work.
- Casey Marcotte,Kelly Roberts, &Alexa Christie MaineHealth MMCBiddeford Sanford,Community HealthImprovement TeamGoals supporting breastfeeding best practices in our community,worksites and healthcare is fairly new to our team. We value ourpartnerships with state and community programs, especially leaning inon new resources by MSBC in collaboration with Let’s Go! that helpsupport our goals and community needs. We have found the MSBCmonthly meetings, educational webinars, and overall opportunities toconnect, ask questions and feel supported very valuable to our efforts.Community Impact- Calina KeatingRN, BSN, CCRN-NICU, IBCLCThe Mama CoachI have loved working with this incredible team of MSBC volunteersand staff made up of diverse backgrounds, who share a commongoal of supporting working and lactating parents. Seeing such apositive response from the community with whom I’ve spoken tohas reinforced how vital our projects for workplace lactation are.Maine is a small but far-reaching community that values positivechange. It’s truly empowering to be part of a team committed toraising awareness on a topic that is often overlooked.““““- Robbie Gonzalez-DowBreast/Chestfeeding& OutreachCoordinator, MaineWIC "The Maine State Breastfeeding Coalition (MSBC) has been aninvaluable resource for our WIC Program team, providing essential toolsthrough their website, insightful educational webinars, and opportunitiesfor collaboration at meetings. Their unwavering advocacy forbreastfeeding and chestfeeding support has significantly strengthenedour community support, helping us to promote healthier outcomes forfamilies across Maine."““
Community Impact““When I was pregnant with my son, I knew I wanted to exclusivelybreastfeed him for 6 months and continue for beyond 12 months.MSBC was one of the first places I connected with, & I happilyfound such a wealth of trusted, already-vetted information I couldturn to so I could meet & exceed my goals. It’s an organization thatinstantly made me feel cared for & seen based on thethoughtfulness and accessibility of the curated resources they havecreated or linked. MSBC has been an inclusive and welcomingcommunity that has helped me on my breastfeeding/pumpingjourney (& beyond). I’m also so grateful for the advocacy MSBC hasdone on behalf of parents like me, and I am constantly referringothers who want to feed their baby human milk to their website! - Caitlin WrightParent to 2 yearold son, Eddie- Maine Familiesof GreaterPortlandOur team of family visitors benefits greatly from our involvementwith the Maine State Breastfeeding Coalition. We have found theresources on MSBC’s website – specifically the list of localbreastfeeding support groups that is frequently updated – to beespecially beneficial for our work with perinatal families, many ofwhom are looking for resources beyond our curriculum. Our teamrecently joined MSBC’s bimonthly networking meetings andbenefits from the information shared and the connections madewith other providers in the community. We currently have twomembers of our team participating in the Certification LactationCounselor (CLC) training course and look to continue ourcollaboration with MSBC on behalf of the families we serve in thegreater Portland community.““
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