Posts by monica@breastfeedingnm.org
Maternal and Infant Outcomes Associated with Maternity Practices Related to COVID-19: The COVID Mothers Study
Abstract Background: Maternity care practices such as skin-to-skin care, rooming-in, and direct breastfeeding are recommended, but it is unclear if these practices increase the risk of clinically significant COVID-19 in newborns,…
Read MoreThe National Day of Racial Healing
Next week is the National Day of Racial Healing. The National Day of Racial Healing is a time for contemplation and collective action on #HowWeHeal from the effects of racism.…
Read MorePerinatal Emergency Recommendations, Considering Disparities and Outcomes: COVID-19 and Beyond
This fall, NMBTF was proud to be part of a group of Indigenous, Black, and people of color perinatal healthcare providers and advocates that serve communities across New Mexico.…
Read MoreScholarship Opportunity for Aspiring IBCLCs from Underrepresented Racial and Ethnic Groups!
Scholarship opportunity! Pacify, Advantia Health’s leading lactation and pediatric telehealth app for moms, is awarding $14,000 to aspiring International Board Certified Lactation Consultants from racial and ethnic groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the professional lactation field! 14 winners will be selected,…
Read MoreNMBTF’s Amanda Singer Awarded the Buffy Saint-Marie Advocacy Award
A huge congratulations to Amanda Singer for receiving the Buffy Saint-Marie Advocacy Award and for all of the amazing work she does with the Navajo Nation Breastfeeding Coalition! We are so…
Read MoreMama’s Leche Hosts a Virtual Breastfeeding Sit-In Protest featuring NMBTF’s Monica Esparza
Join Mama’s Leche on August 22nd at 12:00 PM MST for a Virtual Breastfeeding Sit-In Protest in the name of love and in solidarity against systemic racism! Register here During this protest,…
Read MoreNMBTF Deputy Director Recipient of HealthConnect One 2020 Community Health Worker of the Year award
Huge congratulations to our Deputy Director, Monica Esparza, for receiving the HealthConnect One 2020 Community Health Worker of the Year award! From HealthConnect One’s website: HealthConnect One launched the…
Read MoreFamily Friendly New Mexico Presents: Creative Approaches to Support Lactating Employees Featuring NMBTF’s Monica Esparza
August is National Breastfeeding Month—a time when breastfeeding coalitions, Departments of Health, advocates, and communities promote the important role all community members can play in supporting lactating parents. Employers play…
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