@USbreastfeeding has guidance for US-based media on how to portray #breastfeeding responsibly #ilca18
Wefwafwa: the WTO does not consider the #WHOCode a #BarrierToTrade #ilca18
US lens: “but families who cannot afford it can get it provided to them” —> unfortunately, this does NOT guarantee enough formula is fed to baby #ILCA18
Global lens: malnutrition can result when families cannot afford all the #infantformula a baby requires #ilca18
Follow IBFAN at @IBFANGC #ilca18
Wefwafwa: “Create a critical mass of Code advocates & supporters” - strong partnerships #BetterTogether #ilca18
The #WHOCode is not a “menu of options!” Full Provisions is the only way to make it work to its fullest extent and purpose of protecting #families & #babies #ilca18
Wefwafwa: WHO’s African Region has taken the lead in implementing Full Provisions of the #WHOCode #ilca18
#ILCA18 Here’s another piece which clearly demonstrates how the US places commercial interests above health: https://nyp.st/2Lr9Z12
Very happy to see that @PostpartumHelp has an insert in the conference bag at #ILCA18. This is an excellent resource with which every lactation care provider should be familiar. Keep their info handy! #4thTrimester @MarchForMoms #MaternalMentalHealth
#ilca18 McKenna: telling parents where their baby is permitted to sleep takes away their rights as parents
Plenary #ILCA18 : James McKenna, PhD on #Breastsleeping
#ILCA18 surprised to look at my list of “accomplishments” over the last year and find they are all in the advocacy arena, not clinical things!😮
#ILCA18 committing myself to drink water every time I pass the water jug as one of my self-care works
#ilca18 self-reflection getting us ready to be present and prepared to give
ILCA Pres Griswold: we are doing this work in a world where corporate interests have growing support #ilca18
#ILCA18 I always say I’m not going to cry but when you look around and see hundreds of people who do what you do, coming together, well, it’s imossible not to be overwhelmed by the collective energy. #ProudToWorkInLactation #WeAreBetterTogether @USLCA @ILCA1985
Getting excited for #ILCA18! Time to rep @USLCA and @BabyCafeUSA, meet up with old friends, and make new connections! Oh, and learning - all the learning about #Lactation #Breastfeeding #Chestfeeding #HumanMilk #AllParents