Breastfeeding provides a variety of benefits to babies and mothers. The CDC reports that infants who are breastfed are less prone to develop conditions such as asthma, obesity, and type 1 diabetes, among others.
Breastfeeding benefits mothers by lowering high blood pressure, reducing the risk of ovarian and breast cancer, and type 2 diabetes. Only 1 in 4 infants is breastfed by the time they are six months old.
Healthy People 2030 breastfeeding objective is to raise the percentage of infants who are breastfed exclusively through 6 months of age from 24.9% to 42.4%.
Savannah H.O.P.E Photovoice Project
Photovoice is an initiative that utilizes the power of Photovoice as a platform for African American mothers in Chatham County to express and address the challenges they face. This project creates a space for sharing and discussing ideas aimed at overcoming the barriers prevalent in Chatham County.
Glow Lactation
In partnership with Healthy Savannah Reach Initiative, Glow Lactation Services, LLC plans to provide free basic breastfeeding classes to the community. In addition to breastfeeding classes moms will be provided with ongoing support through our peer to peer support group called “Glow Together”. Glow Lactation is here to help all the glowing mothers achieve their breastfeeding goals. We provide moms with individualized and outstanding service. We know the value of listening and through listening to your needs, we tailor an outcome just for you.
Drugs and Lactation Database
The LactMed® database contains information on drugs and other chemicals to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed. It includes information on the levels of such substances in breast milk and infant blood, and the possible adverse effects in the nursing infant. Suggested therapeutic alternatives to those drugs are provided, where appropriate. All data are derived from the scientific literature and fully referenced. A peer review panel reviews the data to assure scientific validity and currency.
Find a Breastfeeding-Friendly Physician
Welcome to the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
A Worldwide Organization of Medical Doctors Dedicated to Educating and Empowering Health Professionals to Support and Manage Breastfeeding, Lactation, and Human Milk Feeding. Support Better Care for Families Join Our Community of Dedicated Breastfeeding Medicine Professionals.
Explore Mamava Pods
We offer a full line of lactation space solutions designed to fit every space and situation. Mamava pods are designed, engineered, and assembled at Mamava Manufacturing, our production facility in Springfield, Vermont. We also provide breastfeeding resources for employers, organizations, and people who are pumping and nursing—including a free app that helps folks find thousands of lactation spaces wherever they go.
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ZipMilk
Community breastfeeding support counselor locator (group support and WIC support available)
ZipMilk.org is a site that provides listings for breastfeeding resources sorted by ZIP Code. The Georgia Breastfeeding Coalition provides listings for breastfeeding resources as a community service. It is designed for use by consumers interested in getting help or support with breastfeeding and providers who want to give their clients access to such resources. These resources are not a substitute for medical advice.
Names and contact information are provided by the individuals and organizations listed in ZipMilk. These individuals and organizations are solely responsible for the content of their listings. All listings and credentials are verified by a site administrator every year. If you provide breastfeeding services, you may submit a listing. You may also make changes to your own listing (or request that it be deleted) by searching for it and clicking the appropriate link under your search result.
Please contact the Georgia Breastfeeding Coalition with questions or concerns at georgiazipmilk@gmail.com or visit our website at http://www.georgiabreastfeedingcoalition.org/.
ZipMilk is a project of the Massachusetts Breastfeeding Coalition, Inc., which owns the trademark for the name, and the copyright for all proprietary material related to the Zipmilk website.
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World Breastfeeding Week celebration coming to Savannah on Aug. 1
he Coastal Health District and Healthy Savannah are inviting breastfeeding mothers, families and supporters to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week with a free community event next month. The celebration will take place Saturday, Aug. 1, from 10
World Breastfeeding Week begins in Savannah with weekend event
Healthy Savannah and the Coastal Health District officials are set to host a free event to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week on Saturday. The celebration is meant to spread awareness of breastfeeding, as well as families’ resilience,
Healthy Savannah kicks off National Breastfeeding Week with celebration walk
View the video on WTOC
Healthy Savannah releases video recognizing local “Breastfeeding Welcome Here” organizations
Healthy Savannah has released a new public service announcement (PSA) celebrating local organizations that have committed to providing designated lactation spaces and supportive policies for breastfeeding individuals. The initiative, ‘Breastfeeding Welcome Here,’ aims to normalize and
Healthy Savannah highlights breastfeeding-friendly workplaces and public spaces
Healthy Savannah’s new PSA recognizes Savannah-area organizations that are creating supportive lactation spaces and policies, while urging more workplaces and public venues to become breastfeeding-friendly. See the video from WJCL
Healthy Savannah Releases Video Recognizing Local “Breastfeeding Welcome Here” Organizations
Healthy Savannah has released a new video public service announcement (PSA) featuring Savannah Downtown Business Association Director Mia Mance recognizing local organizations that provide designated lactation spaces and supportive policies for breastfeeding and nursing employees, customers,