The Milk Mission

05/14/2023

Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible moms out there!

04/11/2023

Project Milk Mission is partnering with Pregnancy with Possibilities Resources to host a free Breastfeeding Basics Class on April 12th from 6:30 pm-7:30 pm. The event is virtual and registration is required. Hope to see you there!

04/10/2023

Did you know that breastfeeding can help reduce the risk of maternal and infant mortality? Breastfeeding has been linked to a lower risk of certain chronic conditions, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and breast and ovarian cancers, which can improve the long-term health outcomes for both the mother and baby.

03/14/2023

Are you looking to improve your ability to support breastfeeding mothers from diverse backgrounds? Our Certified Diversity Lactation Instructor training program is the perfect solution! This training program is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge required to help reduce disparities in breastfeeding and improve the lactation support services available to diverse populations. Our virtual training program is convenient and self-paced! Don't miss this opportunity to expand your skill set and make a difference in breastfeeding support. Enroll now at https://pay.projectmilkmission.org/CDLITRAINING

02/05/2023

The Certified Diversity Lactation Instructor training for Project Milk Mission recently took place! Our goal is to educate Community Health Workers on the topic of breastfeeding to enhance breastfeeding outcomes for African American women.

01/22/2023

Here is what the research says about tongue tie and breastfeeding.

Tongue tie, also known as ankyloglossia, is a condition in which the frenulum, or the tissue that connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth, is shorter or tighter than normal. This can limit the movement of the tongu...

12/30/2022

Breast milk contains antibodies that help the baby fight off infections and illnesses, which can reduce the risk of infant mortality due to infectious diseases.

Infant mortality refers to the death of a baby before his or her first birthday, and it is a major public health issue in many countries around the world. In the United States, the infant mortality rate is relatively hig...

12/25/2022

Merry Christmas from the Milk Mission!

11/24/2022

Wishing you hope, joy, peace, good health, favor, and love on this Thanksgiving Day!

11/23/2022

Join Us! Project Milk Mission is hosting a FREE breastfeeding class on November 29th. Learn about the health benefits of breastfeeding for mom and baby, latching, positioning, hunger cues and much more!

Registration link: https://form.jotform.com/222964763132155

11/15/2022

Project Milk Mission is excited to be a Grantee Community Partner with First Year Cleveland. We are working to improve black maternal and infant health outcomes.

First Year Cleveland (FYC) announced it has been awarded a $4.8 million grant from the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) to distribute to local partn...

11/09/2022

Join us today! Free Breastfeeding Basics class! 11am-1pm at the Odom Blvd Branch Library.

Link to register https://tinyurl.com/mam6jy3