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%.
Local Initiatives
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.
News...
Healthy Savannah showing breastfeeding documentary Aug. 24 for Black Breastfeeding Week
There are a lot of different reasons why Black mothers may not breastfeed. According to Elsie Small, PhD and Breastfeeding Program Manager at Healthy Savannah, barriers could result from anything from the kind of work they
Health advocates use film to promote breastfeeding awareness among Black families
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) — According to the 2022 CDC Breastfeeding Report Card, less Black infants were introduced to Breastfeeding compared to babies of other races. Healthy Savannah is making it their mission to raise awareness of
Healthy Savannah Offers Free Screening of “Chocolate Milk” Documentary in Conjunction with Black Breastfeeding Week to Encourage Black Mothers to Breastfeed
Healthy Savannah has planned a special screening of the documentary “Chocolate Milk” at 3:00 PM on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Georgia Southern University, Armstrong Campus. The free event will be held at the Student Union
Healthy Savannah hosts free screening of “Chocolate Milk” documentary in conjunction with Black Breastfeeding Week
This Sunday kicks off an annual weeklong event to raise awareness about the challenges Black women face and celebrate their breastfeeding journeys. Healthy Savannah is hosting a documentary screening that addresses disparities, debunks social norms, and aims
Movie celebrates Black Breastfeeding Week, free screening coming to Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — According to a 2022 Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report, 75% of Black infants were introduced to breastfeeding compared to 86.2% of non-Hispanic white babies. Healthy Savannah wants to increase those numbers by holding
Healthy Savannah Recognizes Georgia Southern University as a “Breastfeeding Welcome Here” Space
Healthy Savannah has officially recognized Georgia Southern University (GS) for providing designated lactation spaces for breastfeeding and nursing students, staff and guests. In a brief ceremony held on Wednesday, July 9, Armand Turner, Healthy Savannah’s executive