Please visit the CDC and WHO websites for the most current information on breastfeeding management during COVID-19 as well as standard precautions to prevent the spread of viral illness in general, and COVID-19 specifically.

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See also the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine statement

on COVID-19.

 

Alaska Breastfeeding Coalition Mission: The Alaska Breastfeeding Coalition strives to inspire, empower, and support families in their breastfeeding goals through education, advocacy, and systems change.

 

Alaska Breastfeeding Coalition Core Values: Advocacy - Collaboration - Diversity - Education - Empowerment - Health Equity - Inclusion

 

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

The Alaska Breastfeeding Coalition values inclusion, diversity, and equity as core values, embracing meaningful participation by diverse stakeholders and seek varied viewpoints. All people who desire to work to promote our mission and vision are welcome as members of the Alaska Breastfeeding Coalition and we do not discriminate by position, gender, race, national origin, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, family status, formal education, life experience, religion, communication styles, geographic location, work-related skill sets and experience.

Professional Resources

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Alaska Breastfeeding Coalition has developed a number of ways to support breastfeeding professionals including:

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  • Hosting continuing education opportunities

  • Providing scholarships to conferences

  • Mentoring

  • Providing funds for LLL to build library for families

  • Providing lactation education resources to physicians & pharmacists

  • Supporting ABC endeavors

  • Giving books to providers

  • Supporting the Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act

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Online Resources for Professionals

These are live links, click to learn more!

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