Why are Changes Needed?
Breastfeeding saves lives, especially during emergencies that impact water supplies, fuel, and electricity. In times of crisis, equitable distribution of resources, lactation support, accessibility to human milk, and preserving the breastfeeding relationship should be a top priority for maintaining public health and safety.
Get to Know the Campaign
Policy Positions
MIBFN Disaster Ready Policy Positions
- Written breastfeeding policy should reflect best practice.
- All first responders should receive evidence-based breastfeeding training.
- Medical providers in areas with ongoing air/water pollution should understand blood contamination levels that would contraindicate breastfeeding.
- Vulnerable areas should undergo systemic breastfeeding changes to ensure best outcomes during times of disaster.
- Infant formula should only be used as a last resort.
- The United States should comply with the WHO Code in order to protect breastfeeding
To view the full policy position, download the position paper here.
Tools
Effective May 7, 2019 we are no longer providing free printing and shipping on campaign-related tools. Please click below to continue downloading and sharing with your networks and families!
- MIBFN Lead and Exposure Issue Statement and Recommendations
- MIBFN Disaster Readiness FAQ Flyer (English | Spanish | Arabic | Burmese | Japanese)
- MIBFN Disaster Readiness Poster (English | Spanish | Arabic | Burmese | Japanese)
- MIBFN Hand Expression Magnet (English | Spanish | Arabic | Burmese | Japanese)
- MIBFN Hand Expression Poster (English | Spanish | Arabic | Burmese | Japanese)
- Breastfeeding in Emergency Shelters CUSTOMIZABLE Template
- Order the Disaster Readiness posters – in five languages!
- Order the Hand Expression magnets – in five languages!
- COVID-19 Letter Addressing Human Milk Substitute (Word | PDF)
MIBFN tips:
1. All of these files can be downloaded and printed using a professional printing service like www.vistaprint.com or www.custommagnetsdirect.com
2. If you’d like to add your organization’s logo, contact info@mibreastfeeding.org for support
Story Sharing
- As a first responder, do you have an experience that you would like to share?
- As an individual or family, do you have an experience that you would like to share?
Click here to share your story.