Call to Action on Breastfeeding!

Don't delay in letting your comments be heard! From the US Breastfeeding Committee:

We are seeking comments from individuals and organizations about breastfeeding in the United States. We welcome your suggestions about policies, activities, or other initiatives to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding that need to be considered for inclusion in our national action plan for the next decade. We are especially interested in new ideas that will increase equity in breastfeeding rates among all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups. Ideas should build on programs and policies that are recognized to be effective or evidence-based. In addition, we welcome suggestions to adopt, expand, implement, research, or improve existing strategies.

Visit this link to submit your comments (deadline is May 31, 2009):
http://www.blsmeetings.net/owh_call_to_action_on_breastfeeding/index.cfm

April: Cesarean Awareness Month

This month be sure to view the BirthNetworkNWA calendar of events for opportunities to support Cesarean/VBAC awareness.

Among the activities:

• Cesarean Awareness Month Reception, the 11th
• Washington Regional Medical Center March, the 17th
• Northwest Medical Center Protest, the 24th
• Willow Creek Protest, May 1st
• Mercy Protest, May 8th

For more information about VBACs in Arkansas, please visit BringBackVBAC.org.