Happy World Breastfeeding Week!

As you may already know this week (August 1st - 7th) is World Breastfeeding Week! This week we celebrate the natural beauty, raise awareness, and work together to normalize breastfeeding.
Learn more about at worldbreastfeeding.org about “Sustaining Breastfeeding Together.”

Did you know...

Samantha, the owner and doula behind Doula Mae, is a Certified Lactation Counselor?
​As a lactation counselor Samantha has received 50+ hours of education, passed an exam, and became certified through the Healthy Children's Center for Breastfeeding. As a lactation counselor Samantha educates, advocates, and counsels families throughout their unique breastfeeding journey. 

Doula Mae offers; breastfeeding education in the comfort of your own home before and after the arrival of baby. We also have a package to ensure you feel supported throughout your breastfeeding journey. Learn more here.

“I am an evidence based lactation counselor happy to share what I have learned with those around me. I know that breastfeeding isn’t for everyone, but my goal is to educate, empower, and support you in whatever decisions you make.” - Samantha Martin

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Latch On

A Latch On event is one that includes all breastfeeding families (and community members), inviting them to celebrate the natural beauty of breastfeeding as a beneficial bonding experience. View the video below for a glimpse at what a Latch On event looks like.

Two local Minnesota events include; Woodbury Friday at 4:30pm (info here) and Saint Cloud Saturday August 5th at 10am (info here). Other global events can be found ((here)).

​Although Doula Mae isn't hosting a latch on event we are excited to share daily educational posts about breastfeeding on our Facebook page. Each post will include a link in the description so you can easily find more information. We encourage you to share our posts, discuss the breastfeeding topic(s), and share your breastfeeding memories with us.

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Want to learn more about breastfeeding?

Minnesota

• Breastfeeding Coalition
• Department of Health
• La Leche League MN 
• Pregnancy & Postpartum Support 

National

• La Leche League USA
• CDC
• Women's Health
• ACOG
• NICHQ

International

• WHO
• UNICEF
• ​WABA
• International Baby Food Action Network
• La Leche League Int.

Other helpful Links:

• Hand Expression
• Skin-to-Skin
• Breast Crawl
• LLL Tool Kit

Information about infant feeding:

• Kelly Mom
• The Milk Meg
• Doula Mae's Resource Page

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Do you want to share your photos and memories about your breastfeeding journey? Contact us for a chance to be a guest blogger or show cased on our social media pages!