USBC strengthens breastfeeding programs

"While the USBC team submitted funding requests and met with the offices of Senators and Representatives serving on Appropriations Committees, our mighty coalition came together with a joint letter signed by more than 190 organizations! Meanwhile, supporters sent thousands of messages to their Senators and Representative asking them to support this important funding.

Thanks to our collective efforts, the Fiscal Year 2022 budget includes $9.75M for the CDC Hospitals Promoting Breastfeeding program, an increase of $250K from the Fiscal Year 2021 enacted level!

Learn more about the FY 2022 Federal Budget: www.usbreastfeeding.org/p/bl/ar/blogaid=2385

This investment will help build and strengthen programs and initiatives throughout the nation to:

• Improve maternity care practices
• Increase access to lactation support
• Ensure continuity of breastfeeding care
• Increase support for lactating employees
• Address disparities in breastfeeding rates"