Speak up about the bright spots and gaps in breastfeeding support in Kansas. Let’s make sure the needs of breastfeeding families are heard and included in the new statewide strategic plan for early childhood that is being developed. Here’s...
Stephanne Rupnicki has received the Tribal Trailblazer Award from the United States Breastfeeding Committee in recognition of her leadership and collaborative efforts to support breastfeeding families in the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. Rupnicki was one of only seven individuals...
On August 15, 2017 the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition joined over 40 organizations in requesting a meeting with the co-founders of the Fed is Best (FIB) Foundation to discuss their position on current infant feeding recommendations and associated health care practices....
“Breastfeeding 101” + Workplace Law & Support trainings will be held in five locations across the state. This FREE 6-hour breastfeeding education event will cover the basics of breastfeeding and include a detailed look at workplace laws and how...
The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition has issued a report The State of Breastfeeding in Kansas to describe the current breastfeeding rates as well as suggested actions for improving these rates. Please share this report with local governments, hospitals, employers, schools, civic...