BFing & Feminism

1 in 6 women experience mistreatment in birth & women of color experience the most mistreatment, finds new research just released by @BirthPlaceLab. birthplacelab.org/mistreatment #endbirthmistreatment #respectfulbirthcarenow #blackbirthmatters #saveourmoms

New @BirthPlaceLab research: Mistreatment in birth in the US includes verbal abuse; stigma & discrimination; and delays & refusals of care. birthplacelab.org/mistreatment #endbirthmistreatment #respectfulbirthcarenow #blackbirthmatters #saveourmoms

@MacMidwifery @albertamidwives Is there a hashtag for this conference?

Tomorrow is the LAST DAY TO REGISTER for the Midwifery Research Symposium happening on Tuesday March 26th! Don't miss your chance to learn more about midwifery research from our great list of speakers! Register here: ow.ly/Tu5930nL9pI

Wise words from @USbreastfeeding's @KbanerjeeB #bffem19

One of biggest things they've done in past 3 years is secure funding to honor grassroots workers. This connects them with emerging leaders they weren't previously aware of #BFFem19

. @WABAsecretariat’s @amalomersalim reminds us of the global agenda to support, protect, and promote #breastfeeding. Structural barriers need to be dismantled. #BFfem19

Tori Sproat: Not all families are Cis/Hetero. Calling out to international breastfeeding organizations to set the example #bffem19

Kinkini Banerjee, USBC's Coalition Relations Director, is speaking at the @BFandFem conference. Find highlights at #BfFem19

RT @astuebe: Enabling #breastfeeding is essential for women's health - price out the impact in your state here: usbreastfeeding.org/p/cm/ld/fid=438 #BFFem19

Sharing out a few photos from #BFfem19

Smith: “Is there really a gender gap in work...or is there simply a gender gap in pay?” #BfFem19

Smith: formula marketing targets vulnerabilities - promises busy working mother a "solution" to sleep and feeding #BFfem19

From the floor: the leaders of our global #breastfeeding organizations are asked to please remember that not all families are binary, and we are asked to watch our language. #BFfem19

Final panel - key takeaways from some speakers and organizers. #BFfem19

Banerjee: Please consider joining in on the @USbreastfeeding webinars and tools to learn more and do better for equity! #BfFem19

Banerjee: Know that @USbreastfeeding has changed their membership categories to be more inclusive! This even includes local coalitions. #BfFem19

Banerjee: When there’s a critical mass of leaders of color big change happens. #BfFem19

Banerjee: It’s important to be immersed in equity work - practicing what you learn makes the information resonate more. #BfFem19