OCO Breastfeeding, Chestfeeding, and Lactation Friendly NY

11/09/2026

Do you know these facts about breastfeeding? Learn more about breastfeeding and how it benefits moms and babies:

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11/09/2026

Wednesday is our Breastfeeding Cafe in Central Square. We meet at the Sweet Aroma Cafe. We meet from 10-11:30. Come meet us and others that breastfeed. Check out our Cafe!

11/06/2026

💚 You don’t have to carry it all alone.

11/05/2026

We have our evening cafe at the Oswego Library Today at 5:30pm-6:30pm. Hope to see you there!

Hoy tenemos nuestro café vespertino en la Biblioteca de Oswego, de 5:30 p. m. a 6:30 p. m. ¡Esperamos verles allí!

11/03/2026

Earning Baby-Friendly designation is a milestone. Sustaining it is what changes outcomes for families over the long term.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln knows this well. In 2015, it became the first hospital in the Bronx to earn Baby-Friendly designation. More than a decade and a recent redesignation later, it’s still setting the standard.

Why stay designated? Debra Taubel, MD, Chair of Women’s Health Services at Lincoln, puts it this way:

“We are proud to offer an environment that supports best practices shown to increase breastfeeding exclusivity and duration. This designation is a tribute to our commitment to ensuring that every woman who delivers a baby at our facility who chooses to breastfeed is given the resources, information and support needed to have the best chance for success.”

Care grounded in evidence, and support for every family. Redesignation is how a facility makes sure both hold strong … through staff changes, new leadership, and everyday pressures.

🔗 Read Lincoln’s story: https://vist.ly/5r762

🔗Explore designation for your facility: https://vist.ly/5r775

11/03/2026

Breastfeeding Cafes of Oswego County for November is up! Come hang with us!

11/02/2026

You are not alone. The NYS Cancer Services Program offers free breast cancer screening for eligible, uninsured NYS residents. Those eligible can also find help for follow-up tests and treatment. Learn more and find your local cancer program: health.ny.gov/diseases/cancer/services/

10/30/2026

Happy Halloween from the OCO BFFNY team! 🎃
Pumping, feeding, or caring for your little one—parents do it all, even during the spooky season!
Wishing all our families a safe, happy, and cozy Halloween! 🍁👻
(Special thanks to our subcontractor, Cayuga Community Health Network, who originally created these amazing "pump-kins" for our breastfeeding conference!)

10/29/2026

🎉 Exciting Announcement! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce that the Oswego County Family Court (located at 39 Churchill Road, Oswego) has officially been certified as a Lactation-Friendly Community Space! ✨

Navigating court business can be a stressful time for families, and parents should never have to worry about finding a safe, dignified space to feed their infants. This newly constructed space provides visiting parents, families, and court guests with a clean, private, and comfortable environment equipped with comfortable furnishings, lactation supplies, and educational resources.

We extend a sincere thank you to the Oswego County Family Court leadership and team for their incredible partnership and commitment to supporting local families! Establishing accessible lactation spaces in high-traffic public facilities advances health equity and lowers barriers across our community.

Know a local business, public site, or community venue interested in creating a lactation-friendly environment or earning official designation? Reach out to us at [email protected] or visit www.oco.org/services/health/bffny to learn more!

“This project was supported with funds from the State of New York.”

10/28/2026

💜 October is SIDS Awareness Month! 💜

Did you know that breastfeeding and feeding human milk are linked to a lower risk of SIDS?

Every family’s feeding journey is unique, and sharing clear, evidence-based info helps support safe sleep and healthy development for all babies. 🤍

Breastfeeding or feeding babies human milk offers several benefits for moms and babies.