Help us change the way Appalachia views breastfeeding!
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By investing charitable money, we’re able to make bigger strides to support innovation in Appalachia's breastfeeding world.
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Volunteer
We are seeking state representatives to host meetings in their state and make their area closer to change.
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Learn
Appalachian Breastfeeding Network is dedicated to education. Join us at our 1st Annual Conference in October!
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Thank you to Ohio Lactation Consultant Association for awarding ABN with a $1,000 grant to help fund our conference!!
Grant recipients at OLCA's Annual Breastfest Conference March 17-18, 2017
Our Mission
ABN's Mission is to work towards transformation of breastfeeding culture in
Appalachia by providing empowerment and education to increase access to care.
Our Vision
In the Appalachian region, we see staggering breastfeeding rates that are much
lower than the rest of the nation. Our network is dedicated to work towards
changing these dismal statistics and helping every mom and baby have the
access to care that they deserve and education to make their own informed
decisions.
ABN Initiatives in Progress:
Hospital Education Initiative - Our membership is working on an education program to be available to hospital nurses and providers on Appalachian specific topics including - NAS, Tongue Tie, Supplementation, Family Dynamics, Breastfeeding Myths and Appalachian Culture. We have recently added educational brochure/pamphlet development into our initiative.
Empower Mom Movement - This is our social media campaign to empower moms to take hold of their own health care, including breastfeeding support. We are present on Facebook and working on Instagram and Twitter as "Empower Mom Movement"
Appalachian Breastfeeding Conference - Our first ever conference will be held in Beckley, WV on October 6, 2017. We have 9 wonderful speakers lined up with all Appalachian specific topics. Information about this conference is on our website and registration is open! We have scholarships and student discounts available. We recently received a grant through OLCA to help fund this conference. (More information on our Annual Conference tab)
Empower Mom Movement - This is our social media campaign to empower moms to take hold of their own health care, including breastfeeding support. We are present on Facebook and working on Instagram and Twitter as "Empower Mom Movement"
Appalachian Breastfeeding Conference - Our first ever conference will be held in Beckley, WV on October 6, 2017. We have 9 wonderful speakers lined up with all Appalachian specific topics. Information about this conference is on our website and registration is open! We have scholarships and student discounts available. We recently received a grant through OLCA to help fund this conference. (More information on our Annual Conference tab)
Appalachian Breastfeeding Network is a registered 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization with the Internal Revenue Service. © 2017
