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    Breast Cancer Prevention: Breastfeeding Plays an Important Role

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    By Brenda Bandy, IBCLCCo-Executive Director, Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition Oct. 1, 2022 The research is clear. Breastfeeding is one of only a handful of things a person can do over their lifetime to lower their risk of breast cancer. In general, the benefits of breastfeeding are “dose-dependent”.  Meaning the more months a person breastfeeds over their […]

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  • KBC awards $8,000 in scholarships to increase diversity in the lactation support provider field

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    MANHATTAN, Kansas. (August 9, 2022) – The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition (KBC), with support from the United Methodist Health Ministry Fund and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, awarded $8,000 in educational scholarships to support Latinx, Black, and Indigenous individuals to provide lactation support in their communities. We have made great strides in Kansas with […]

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  • Governor Kelly Proclaims August “Kansas Breastfeeding Month”

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    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 2, 2022 Contact: Matthew.Lara@KS.gov; bbandy@ksbreastfeeding.org In support of World Breastfeeding Week and National Breastfeeding Month TOPEKA – At an official signing ceremony, Governor Laura Kelly proclaims August “Kansas Breastfeeding Month.” This proclamation recognizes the importance of breastfeeding for the health and well-being of Kansans. “We are extremely pleased with Governor Kelly’s proclamation, which […]

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  • The 2022 State of Breastfeeding in Kansas Report

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    The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition is pleased to share new breastfeeding data just released by the CDC. Our state continues to exceed the national average in all measures! Kansas now ranks 14th in the nation of infants exclusively breastfeeding at 6 months. See our “State of Breastfeeding in Kansas 2022” report for more information about breastfeeding […]

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October 7, 2022 at 9:00 am

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Image Source: United States Breastfeeding Committee Online Prenatal Breastfeeding Education Resources The following are...

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Communities Supporting Breastfeeding The Community Supporting Breastfeeding designation recognizes communities who support breastfeeding families...

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We are committed to assisting employers to support their breastfeeding employees. Please contact us...

Breastfeeding Welcome Here

In Kansas, 80% of mothers initiate breastfeeding. These mothers are more likely to patronize...

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Manhattan, KS 66503

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The mission of the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition, Inc. is to improve the health and well-being of Kansans by working collaboratively to promote, protect and support breastfeeding.

The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition, Inc. envisions a time to come in which: breastfeeding is normal and supported throughout Kansas.

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