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List of Resources
Breastfeeding Facts
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What are the benefits of breastfeeding?
(English)
Breastmilk is specifically tailored to meet the needs of children. There are many physical and emotional health benefits of breastfeeding, including protecting both mother and child from numerous illnesses and diseases. -
Kuais são benefísius di amamentason?
(Kabuverdianu)
Leti maternu é spesifikamenti konsebidu pa satisfazi nesessidadis di kriansas. Amamentason tem txeu benefísius1 pa saúdi fíziku y emosional, inkluindu proteson di mai y di fidju kontra inúmerus duensas y enfermidadis. -
Ki benefis ki genyen nan bay tete?
(Kreyòl)
Lèt manman an adapte espesyalman pou satisfè bezwen timoun yo. Genyen anpil benefis sante fizik ak emosyonèl nan bay tete, ki enkli pwoteje alafwa manman an absanm ak timoun nan kont anpil maladi ak kondisyon medikal. -
¿ Cuáles son los beneficios de la lactancia materna?
(Español)
La leche materna está específicamente adaptada a las necesidades de los niños. La lactancia mater- na tiente muchos beneficios para la salud física y emocional, como la protección de la madre y el niño frente a numerosas enfermedades.
Guide: Returning to Work
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What steps should I take to return to work while breastfeeding?
(English)
Returning to work while breastfeeding can be challenging, but with these practical tips, you can successfully navigate this transition! -
Ku ki forma mi ta apoia nha fidju durante di processo di mama?
(Kabuverdianu)
Nbóra volta pa trabadju timenti bu sta ta da bebé mama pode ser un dizafiu, má bu pode konsigi faze un bon mudansa. Na es kuadru li sta alguns sujeston ki pode djuda-u volta pa merkadu di trabadju más priparadu. -
Ki mezi mwen ta dwe pran pou m retounen travay pandan m ap bay tete?
(Kreyòl)
Malgre retounen nan travay pandan y ap bay tete ka difisil, ou ka fè fas ak defi sa a avèk siksè! Men kèk konsèy pratik pou ede w retounen nan mache travay la. -
¿Qué pasos debo dar para volver al trabajo durante la lactancia?
(Español)
Aunque el retorno al trabajo durante la lactancia es un reto, ¡puedes superar esta transición con éxito! Aquí tienes algunos consejos prácticos para ayudarte a volver al trabajo.
Checklist: Pumping at Work
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Returning to work while breastfeeding?
(English)
Here’s a top 10 checklist to make your breastfeeding journey smoother. -
Inda bu sta da bu bebé mama?
(Kabuverdianu)
Kel-li é un lista di 10 kuza ki pode djuda-u. -
Èske w ap retounen travay pandan w ap toujou bay tete?
(Kreyòl)
Men yon lis 10 pi gwo bagay pou fè vwayaj ou bay tete pi dous. -
¿Volver al trabajo mientras amamantando?
(Español)
Aquí tienes una lista de las 10 cosas que debes hacer para que tu jornada de lactancia sea más tranquila.
Guide: Supporting Employees
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Supporting Employees
A breastfeeding-friendly workplace sends a powerful message of inclusivity to all your employees. Here are some practical tips on supporting your employees’ breastfeeding rights.
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Provide clear signage and support.
Make the lactation space visible with clear signage. Create a culture of understanding, respect, and support for your breastfeeding employees.
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How do I create a lactation space for my employees?
Making your workplace breastfeeding-friendly meets legal requirements and shows that you care about your employees’ well-being.
Guide: Workplace Lactation Space
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Modi ki bu podi kria un spasu pa mudjer da mama na lugar di trabadju?
(Kabuverdianu)
Teni bu lugar di trabadju dretu pa mudjer da mama, ka só pamodi sta na lei, ma tanbé pa mostra ma bu krê pa kes mudjer ki ta trabadja pa bo sta dretu. -
Ki jan w ka kreye yon espas pou bay tete nan travay la?
(Kreyòl)
Fè espas travay la bon pou bay tete nonsèlman pou respekte lwa yo, men tou montre ke ou pran swen fi k ap travay nan konpayi. -
¿Cómo puedo crear un espacio de lactancia para mis empleados?
(Español)
Hacer que tu lugar de trabajo sea respetuoso con la lactancia materna no sólo cumple los requisitos legales, sino que también demuestra que te preocupas por el bienestar de tus empleados.
Breastfeeding and Pumping Log
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Should I use a schedule?
(English)
A schedule can help you and your baby develop a consistent routine and get the nutrition you both need. -
Mi mester usa un diáriu di amamentason?
(Kabuverdianu)
Faze prugrama di da bebé mamá pode djuda bo ku bu bebé dizenvolve un bon ábitu i djuda obter nutrison ki bo mesti. -
Èske mwen ta dwe itilize yon orè?
(Kreyòl)
Kreye yon orè bay tete ka ede ou menm ak tibebe w la devlope yon woutin ki konsistan epi jwenn nitrisyon ou tou de bezwen an. -
¿Debo utilizar un registro de lactancia?
(Español)
La rutina puede asegurar que que estás recibiendo nutrición adecuada para la salud de ti y tu bebé.
Breastfeeding Stories
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Breastfeeding in Dorchester
Kwameeshie breastfed all seven of her children, including her two-month-old twins. She cherishes the bonding time and the benefits of breastmilk.
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Encouraging breastfeeding in our communities.
Love for Latch is a campaign by the Boston Healthy Start Initiative that creates an inclusive and sustainable environment to support breastfeeding women.
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Breastfeeding in Dorchester
Marie breastfed all three of her children with support from her community. Her family and friends helped with cooking, babysitting, and bathing, making a difference in her breastfeeding journey.
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Breastfeeding in Brockton
Tatiana always planned to breastfeed her child, enjoying the bonding experience and proudly passing on antibodies to protect her son from illnesses.
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Breastfeeding in Roxbury
Rose cherishes the unbreakable bond she shares with her daughter during breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding Tips for Fathers
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How do I support my child during the breastfeeding process?
(English)
The involvement of both parents is vital to a child's success at breastfeeding. Here are some practical tips for supporting your baby! -
Ku ki forma mi ta apoia nha fidju durante di processo di mama?
(Kabuverdianu)
É inportanti pa mai ku pai sta involvidu pa ten bons rezultadu na da mininu mama. Odja alguns bon sujeston pa djuda bu bebé! -
Kouman pou mwen sipòte pitit mwen an pandan la pwosesis bay tete?
(Kreyòl)
Patisipasyon tou de paran yo se vital pou siksè yon timoun nan bay tete. Men kèk konsèy pratik pou sipòte tibebe w la! -
¿Cómo apoyo a mi bebé durante el proceso de lactancia?
(Español)
La participación de ambos progenitores es fundamental para que el bebé tenga éxito con la lactancia materna. ¡Aquí tienes algunos consejos prácticos para apoyar a tu bebé!
Breastfeeding Tips for Family and Friends
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Practical tips for supporting the breastfeeding women in your life!
(English)
Supporting a mother in her breastfeeding journey can have a significant impact on both her and the baby. -
Kel-li é alguns sujeston pa djuda kes mudjér ki sta ta da mama ki bu konxe!
(Kabuverdianu)
Da apoiu pa mai ki ta da mama pode djuda el ku se bebé di un manera ki ta fortalese es tudu dôs. -
Men kèk konsèy pratik pou sipòte fanm k ap bay tete nan lavi w!
(Kreyòl)
Sipòte yon manman nan vwayaj li pou bay tete ka gen yon gwo enpak positif sou li ak ti bebe l. -
Consejos prácticos para apoyar a las mujeres lactantes de tu vida.
(Español)
Apoyar a una madre en su proceso de lactancia puede tener un impacto significativo tanto en ella como en el bebé.
Social Media Posts
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Breastfeeding is my right
“I feel complete when I breastfeed my baby.”
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Breastfeeding is my partner's right.
“I support my partner during her breastfeeding journey.”
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Breastfeeding is my employee's right.
“I provide support to my employees throughout their breastfeeding journey.”
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Right to breastfeed anywhere
Inequitable policies and practices prevent women from breastfeeding. Together, we can find solutions to support breastfeeding in our communities.
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Breastfeeding benefits
There are many physical and emotional health benefits of breastfeeding. We must work together to develop solutions that encourage and support breastfeeding in our communities.
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Join the movement
Love For Latch is a bold initiative that aims to create an inclusive and supportive environment for breastfeeding women in Boston.
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Pumping rights
Mothers spend around 28 hours/week feeding infants. This is equivalent to a full-time job in many states.
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Supporting employees
Breastfeeding while working can be tough if your workplace isn't breastfeeding-friendly. Create a more inclusive work environment for your employees today.
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Unbreakable bond
Discover ways to support the breastfeeding woman in your life.
Banners
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Breastfeeding is my right
“I feel complete when I breastfeed my baby.”
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Breastfeeding is my partner's right.
“I support my partner during her breastfeeding journey.”
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Breastfeeding is my employee's right.
“I provide support to my employees throughout their breastfeeding journey.”