Waukesha County Breastfeeding Coalition

10/30/2026

⚾💙 MAMA, WE'RE ON YOUR TEAM! 💙⚾

Just like our Milwaukee Brewers, every breastfeeding journey takes teamwork, determination, and heart!

Whether you're celebrating milestones, pumping at work, or overcoming unexpected curveballs, remember: YOU ARE AN MVP! 🏆

And for our NICU families, every drop of breast milk is especially precious! It provides important nutrients and antibodies that help protect these tiny fighters. 💙

The Waukesha County Breastfeeding Coalition is cheering you on every step of the way. You are stronger than you think, mama!

🌟 A little reminder:"Every drop, every effort, and every little victory matters. Keep going, one feeding at a time!"

💬 Let's celebrate YOU! What's one breastfeeding victory you're proud of? Share in the comments! Don't forget to LIKE and SHARE to encourage another mama!

⚾💙 And let's keep celebrating our Brewers WIN! 💛

10/16/2026

🕯️💗 Wave of Light | October 15

Tonight, families around the world will light a candle in remembrance of babies gone too soon, creating a beautiful Wave of Light filled with love, remembrance, and hope.

💕 To every family carrying a precious little one in their heart, please know you are not alone. Our hearts are with you.

🕯️ Please share a candle in the comments for any babies you hold in your heart. Together, we honor their memory and surround grieving families with love, compassion, and support. 💗

10/14/2026

🤱Breast milk is more than food, it’s living nourishment that adapts to your baby’s needs! 💕

From antibodies to living cells, breast milk helps protect, nourish, and support your baby’s growth.

Whether you nurse, pump, or supplement, every drop counts, and every breastfeeding journey matters!

💬 Mamas, what has surprised you most about breastfeeding? Share in the comments and encourage another mom today! 👇💕

10/13/2026

Breastfeeding Awareness = Breast Cancer Awareness! 💕

Did you know breastfeeding is associated with a lower risk of breast cancer? 💗 Research highlights another important benefit of breastfeeding for moms!

But wanting to breastfeed and having the support to succeed are two different things. Every mom deserves access to education, encouragement, and resources to help her reach her feeding goals.

🤱 Let’s support breastfeeding families and raise awareness together!

💬 Did you know breastfeeding may help lower breast cancer risk? Share this post to spread awareness and encourage other moms!

10/10/2026

💕🎀 This October, let's celebrate the power of breastfeeding!

Did you know? 🤱 Breastfeeding is associated with a lower risk of breast cancer. It's one more way breastfeeding can benefit a mother's health!

💗 Every breastfeeding journey is unique, and every drop counts. Whether you're just starting, facing challenges, or continuing your journey, you deserve support and encouragement!

💬 Let's talk, moms! Did you know about this benefit of breastfeeding? Share a 💗 in the comments if you learned something new!

❤️ Like and share this post to help spread awareness and encourage other moms!

10/07/2026

🤎 Breastfeeding doesn’t always come easy, and that’s okay.

Every journey has challenges and victories. You are not failing, you are learning, growing, and doing your best for your baby.

✨ Give yourself grace. Ask for support. Keep going, you are not alone!

10/02/2026

🌷✨ Hello, October! ✨🌷

A new month brings a new opportunity to celebrate, encourage, and uplift every breastfeeding journey. And every journey is worth celebrating💕

Whether you are breastfeeding, pumping, combo feeding, donating breast milk, or supporting a loved one, your dedication, love, and strength matter💪

💗 “Every drop is a story of love, every journey deserves support, and every mother deserves to feel empowered.”

This October, let’s continue creating a community where parents feel supported, respected, encouraged, and never alone🤱🏽🤱🏻🤱🏿

From the first latch to the last pump, from milk donation to those challenging days when you simply need someone to say, “You’re doing a great job”, we celebrate you🌸

💛 With love and support,
Waukesha County Breastfeeding Coalition

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09/30/2026

🤱💗 Lets continue in celebrating the Benefits of Breastfeeding!

Breastfeeding can provide important health benefits for both babies and moms. When breastfeeding is an option, breast milk provides babies with essential nutrients, antibodies that help protect against infections, and support for healthy brain growth and development.

For moms, longer durations of breastfeeding are associated with a lower risk of breast and ovarian cancers, heart disease, high blood pressure, and Type 2 diabetes.

Every breastfeeding journey is unique, and every family deserves encouragement, support, and access to trusted information.

🎥 Teresa Baker, M.D., co-director of the InfantRisk Center at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, recently spoke with Studio 4 about the benefits of breastfeeding. It’s a great conversation highlighting why support and education matter for families.

✨ “Every feeding is part of your journey, and every journey deserves support.”

💬 Let’s talk!
What is one thing you wish every new or expecting parent knew about breastfeeding or breastfeeding support? Share your thoughts in the comments and help encourage another family! 💕🤱

Breastfeeding a newborn doesn’t work for every mom, but science and experts encourage people to do it if they can, because the medical benefits for that baby are amazing.

09/30/2026

A Great Resource for Breastfeeding & Medication Information!

💡 Knowledge empowers informed conversations, and informed conversations help families feel supported.

💬 Let’s hear from you!
What resources have helped you or someone you support feel more confident with breastfeeding? Share your favorite resource or tip in the comments! ❤️

The new edition of Hale’s Medications & Mothers’ Milk is here!

We’re so excited to announce the release of Hale’s Medications & Mothers’ Milk 2027–2028, led by Kaytlin Krutsch, PhD, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, Director of the InfantRisk Center.

For decades, Hale’s has been a trusted resource for clinicians caring for breastfeeding patients. This new edition brings together the latest research, clinical evidence, and real-world experience to help healthcare professionals make informed decisions about medications during lactation.

What’s new in the 2027–2028 edition:
• 75+ new drug monographs
• Expanded guidance on emerging therapies, including monoclonal antibodies and GLP-1 agents
• Enhanced clinical context informed by real-world InfantRisk Center consultations
• A new framework connecting maternal plasma levels with infant exposure
• Comprehensive information covering 1,300+ medications, diseases, vaccines, and syndromes

With practical tools, detailed drug monographs, Lactation Risk Categories, and quick-reference information, this edition continues the legacy of Thomas W. Hale while incorporating the latest advances in lactation pharmacology.

You can save 30% off the list price when ordering through Springer Publishing using code STUDYSM. Link below!

https://www.springerpub.com/hale-s-medications-mothers-milk-2027-2028-9780826178428.html?queryID=2b2294a8ce41e66f6e3cc9a0bbe3b476&objectID=16992&indexName=MAGE_CLD_PRD_springerpub_default_products

09/25/2026

🤩 As Breastfeeding Month comes to an end, let’s put your knowledge to the test! 🤩

How much have you learned about breastfeeding and the important role that family and friends can play in supporting breastfeeding families? 💕

Take the Friends & Family Support Quiz from USDA WIC and see how you do!

👉https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/friends-and-family-support-quiz

Share your score with us in the comments! 🎉👇

Thank you for helping us celebrate, support, and encourage breastfeeding families in our community! 💗

— Waukesha County Breastfeeding Coalition