Shareable Breastfeeding Resources

Line art illustration of a pregnant woman walking and looking at her phone, carrying a folder, with cityscape and lighthouse in the background. The image is part of a breastfeeding guide titled 'Returning to work'.

Looking for some resources to help with your breastfeeding journey? We've got you covered! Check out our carefully curated list of tools and gain the knowledge you need to make informed choices.

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List of Resources

Breastfeeding Stories

Tips for Fathers

Tips for Family and Friends

Social Media Posts

Banners

Breastfeeding Facts

Returning to Work

Pumping at Work

Supporting Employees

Workplace Lactation Space

Breastfeeding and Pumping Log

Breastfeeding Facts

  • Cover page of a publication titled 'Breastfeeding Facts' by Boston Healthy Start Initiative, Love For Latch, featuring purple and pink geometric design, with Boston Public Health Commission logo and a description about supporting breastfeeding women in Boston.

    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.

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  • Cover page of a community health initiative titled 'Fatos di amantason' by Love for Latch, featuring a purple decorative geometric pattern and logos of Love for Latch and Boston Public Health Commission.

    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.

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  • 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.

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  • Cover of a report titled 'Datos sobre lactancia' with purple background and geometric line design, featuring logos for Love for Latch and Boston Public Health.

    ¿ 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.

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Guide: Returning to Work

  • Cover page of a breastfeeding guide titled 'Returning to work' with a line drawing of a woman holding a briefcase and reading on her phone, set against a cityscape background.

    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!

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  • Illustration of a woman walking with a briefcase and looking at her phone, with buildings, a lighthouse, hills, and trees in the background, all in a purple and pink line art style.

    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.

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  • 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.

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  • Cover of a lactation guide titled 'Volver al trabajo' with a line art illustration of a woman walking while looking at her phone, holding a bag, in a city landscape with buildings, a lighthouse, and trees, on a purple background.

    ¿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.

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Checklist: Pumping at Work

  • Checklist titled 'Returning to work while breastfeeding?' with tips and information from Boston Public Health with a QR code.

    Returning to work while breastfeeding?


    (English)
    Here’s a top 10 checklist to make your breastfeeding journey smoother.

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  • A multilingual checklist for newborn care, titled 'Love for Latch,' with information and actions for supporting breastfeeding, including checking if the mother is aware of breastfeeding, offering help, and providing contact information for community support services.

    Inda bu sta da bu bebé mama?


    (Kabuverdianu)
    Kel-li é un lista di 10 kuza ki pode djuda-u.

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  • 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.

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  • ¿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.

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Guide: Supporting Employees

  • Cover of a breastfeeding guide titled "Supporting employees" with illustrations of a house, lock, chair, hand, bag, and a person breastfeeding, promoting breastfeeding-friendly workplaces.

    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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  • A purple poster for a lactation station with a white heart logo and text in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole, promoting breastfeeding support, with a QR code and website link at the bottom.

    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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  • Guide with tips on creating breastfeeding-friendly workplaces, including finding suitable space, equipping with furniture and amenities, ensuring privacy, maintaining a clean environment, and providing signage, by Boston Public Health Commission.

    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.

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Guide: Workplace Lactation Space

  • Informational flyer promoting safe and supportive workplace environments for pregnant women, with guidelines on staying at work, using mobility aids, privacy, hygiene, and taking breaks.

    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.

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  • 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.

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  • Infographic with tips on creating a breastfeeding-friendly workspace, including finding a private space, providing furniture, ensuring privacy, keeping the area clean, and using signage for support, with logos and contact information at the bottom.

    ¿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.

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Breastfeeding and Pumping Log

  • A woman walking outdoors while using her phone, carrying a handbag. The background shows a pathway, some buildings, and a sky with clouds.

    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.

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  • Illustration of a pregnant woman walking outdoors while looking at her phone, carrying a handbag, with buildings and a cloudy sky in the background, in a colorful, stylized art style.

    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.

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  • 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.

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  • ¿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.

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Breastfeeding Stories

  • 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.

    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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  • A woman breastfeeds her baby girl, with support from her community in Boston, 2023.

    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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  • A woman breastfeeding a baby with a quote about breastfeeding, with text about the importance of breastfeeding and health benefits, and a logo for Love for Latch.

    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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  • A mother and daughter sharing a tender moment, with the mother smiling at the girl who is looking up at her, against a purple background with text promoting breastfeeding awareness.

    Breastfeeding in Roxbury

    Rose cherishes the unbreakable bond she shares with her daughter during breastfeeding.

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Breastfeeding Tips for Fathers

  • Cover page of a breastfeeding guide titled 'Tips for fathers,' featuring a line drawing of a father holding a baby near his face, with a cityscape and lighthouse in the background, and logos of Love for Latch and Boston Public Health Commission.

    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!

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  • Illustration of a father holding his baby, with buildings, a lighthouse, and clouds in the background, promoting a healthy pregnancy and early childhood.

    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!

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  • 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!

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  • Cover of a breastfeeding guide titled 'Consejos para padres' with an abstract illustration of a man breastfeeding a baby, city buildings, clouds, birds, and a lighthouse in the background.

    ¿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!

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Breastfeeding Tips for Family and Friends