Happy National Breastfeeding Month!

Because of COVID, many breastfeeding celebrations and observances have gone online. Visit these online locations for more information.

Throughout the month of August, the US Breastfeeding Committee will host "NBCC Reimagined," a robust series of webcasts that will be available on-demand and free of charge. 

The USBC has also created an #NBM20 social media toolkit with sample posts and shareable graphics. Share and join in the conversation!

Week 1 (August 1-7): World Breastfeeding Week: Support Breastfeeding for a Healthier Planet

Week 2 (August 9-15): Native Breastfeeding Week: Strong. Resilient. Latched.

Week 3 (August 16-24): Spotlight on Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies

Week 4 (August 25-31):> Black Breastfeeding Week: Revive. Restore. Reclaim

Help KLIC celebrate: contribute to our fund to champion Black Breastfeeding Week.

Coronavirus and Breastfeeding Resources

(Excerpted in part from the US Breastfeedng Committee) Updated 7/28/2020

Thank you for all you do to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding during this national health emergency.

• The US Breastfeeding Committee has an excellent compilation of resources on COVID and Breastfeeding at their "Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies" webpage. (last updated 7/23/2020)

• The American Academy of Pediatrics published "FAQs: Management of Infants Born to Mothers with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19." The updated guidance on the care of newborns to mothers with COVID-19 suggests that babies are at low risk of becoming infected when they room-in with the mother after birth, if infection control practices are used. This marks a change from the initial AAP guidance, which recommended temporary separation of newborn infants from infected mothers. Read the press release. 

• The D.C. Breastfeeding Coalition is hosting a webinar titled "COVID-19 and early postpartum breastfeeding: Emerging evidence and recommendations" on Friday, August 7, from 12-1 p.m. ET. A panel of internationally recognized experts from major health organizations will discuss the current evidence and recommendations for breastfeeding and shared decision-making with families during COVID-19.

• The Academy for Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) released guidance for breastfeeding in the age of COVID-19 on March 10, 2020.  Read their excellent statement at https://www.bfmed.org/abm-statement-coronavirus. 

• You can also view information about COVID-19, pregnancy and breastfeeding at the CDC's webpage, https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/pregnancy-breastfeeding.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fspecific-groups%2Fpregnancy-faq.html (last updated 6/25/2020)

At the November 5 quarterly meeting, KLIC members elected new Officers!

KLIC members attending exam review courses in preparation to re-certify as an IBCLC may be eligible for an education scholarship of up to $250 towards fees for such courses. More details can be found at the KLIC Members Only Page (you'll need to log in!)