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Georgia Breastfeeding Coalition (GBC)
Improving and maintaining the health of Georgia’s families by protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding.
For more information, please visit the GBC website at www.GeorgiaBreastfeedingCoalition.org
GBC Mission:
Making breastfeeding the cultural and social norm throughout Georgia.
GBC Values:
- Breastfeeding is a valuable Georgia resource.
- Breastfeeding is not only the normal way to feed infants and young children, but an essential component of public health.
- Georgia families deserve a coordinated system of care that offers assistance from pre-conception to weaning.
- The right of mothers to breastfeed should be protected. Mothers have the right to make an informed choice in how they feed their babies.
- Healthcare providers and facilities are responsible for supporting breastfeeding as the normal method of infant and young child feeding.
- Providing support for breastfeeding employees is good for business in Georgia.
- Peer support is a critical component in breastfeeding success.
What GBC Does:
- Provide a network of breastfeeding resources, via the ZipMilk Georgia Project
- Provide support for our local Georgia Breastfeeding Coalitions and Task Forces
- Support the normalization of breastfeeding for Georgia Mothers, Babies, and Families via the Express Your SuperPower 5/10K. This year’s run/walk is September 9, 2021. Click here to register.
- We support the annual signing of the Governor's Breastfeeding Proclamation, local World Breastfeeding Week events, and the annual GBC Breastfeeding Awards
- Maintain the GBC website to aid in sharing important information about supporting breastfeeding.
- Participate in multidisciplinary fact finding groups on topics that pertain to breastfeeding and Georgia
- Assist and provide support for lactation education programs in Georgia
- We have many local coalitions. Click here to find the closest coalition to you.