The Vital Village Network Boston Breastfeeding Coalition is committed to improving access to breastfeeding support for every mom in Boston.

Boston, MA
Joined October 2016
Whether it's breastfeeding support, encouragement, laughing, listening, or learning, @Vital_Village Boston Breastfeeding Coalition goes where we're needed Join one of our VIRTUAL support groups at bit.ly/bf-groups or CALL our Warmline at 857-301-8259
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Meet our 2023 Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) Scholar, who is currently taking the CLC Training: Stefanie Belnavis. Congratulations on behalf of Vital Village Networks Boston Breastfeeding Coalition.
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Meet our 2023 Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) Scholar, who is currently taking the CLC Training: Ieshia Lee. Congratulations on behalf of Vital Village Networks Boston Breastfeeding Coalition.
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Meet our 2023 Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) Scholar, who is currently taking the CLC Training: Celestina Jones-DeJesus. Congratulations on behalf of Vital Village Networks Boston Breastfeeding Coalition.
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Boston Breastfeeding Coalition retweeted
Join our partners at @bosbreastfeed TOMORROW for a special, in-person celebration of Black Breastfeeding Week! Be a part of a vibrant community to uplift, affirm, and empower families. RSVP today: cutt.ly/BBW23Celebration #BBW23 #BlackBreastfeedingWeek
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Boston Breastfeeding Coalition retweeted
Don't forget to apply by August 23rd! In partnership with Urban College of Boston, Vital Village Networks is accepting applications for scholarships to the Certificate in Community Leadership and Advocacy. Learn more and apply: bit.ly/3K2iA7k
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📢EMERGENCY: Haitian & Latinx migrants in Taunton, MA need your help! There's a human rights crisis as pregnant & birthing people face lack of support & resources leading to depression, high blood pressure, anemia, & gestational diabetes. How to help: massmaternalequity.org/blog/…
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Meet our 2023 Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) Scholar, Stephanie Crawford, who is currently taking the CLC Training. Congratulations on behalf of @Vital_Village Boston Breastfeeding Coalition
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Meet our 2023 Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) Scholar, Nancy Huang, who is currently taking the CLC Training. Congratulations on behalf of @Vital_Village Boston Breastfeeding Coalition
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Check out the new scholarship opportunities and exciting events in our March Boston Breastfeeding Coalition Newsletter conta.cc/3JNZ2UR
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We are proud to join the Neighborhood Birth Center for the Midwives & Marshmallows event at the Thomas Dilway House in Roxbury on March 18th! All ages are welcome! Register: neighborhoodbirthcenter.netw… #birthequity #birthjustice @BirthCenterBOS
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Boston Breastfeeding Coalition retweeted
#BlacktationDiaries-Day 2-Charlene Fraser IBCLC is a Birth/Postpartum Doula, Newborn Care Specialist & Lactation Consultant. She supports the MA LC Assoc, @Vital_Village & @bosbreastfeed orgs. Thank you for all you do to protect, promote & support human milk feeding in MA. #BHM
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On behalf of the Vital Village team, Happy New Year! We are welcoming #2023 by looking ahead to a year filled with #promise, #opportunity, and #growth for our entire network. #happynewyear #community
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As #2022 comes to a close, we would like to thank every community member, partner, and volunteer for your contributions. We are grateful for your support, service, and collaboration, and we look forward to our work together in 2023! #thankyou
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As we build better #FoodSystems that support health for all, we must remember that those closest to the challenge are closest to the solution. @Vital_Village Program Manager Diana Rivera shares her insights in the new #StateofChildhoodObesity report: bit.ly/3GRGiCJ
This #GivingTuesday help us come together and extend your support to some of our friend organizations @FirstTeacherBos @UCBoston @BirthCenterBOS and Countdown To Kindergarten Boston.
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Join us this #GivingTuesday and help us #GrowOurVillage. Donate through our website: bit.ly/3Vx7bQy, Collaborate with us through engagements and partnerships: bit.ly/3EJhfyY, and share community stories using the hashtag #GrowOurVillage.
Register for the 3rd part of the NOW 2022 Webinar Series feat. Pantaleon Florez III @peoplesfarms to learn about the Food as a Public Work Campaign to reintegrate private lands into public commons while enacting food and agricultural produce justice: bit.ly/3fZuW4n
Join us in nominating an Unsung Hero for their exceptional contributions to child, family, and community well-being! We are accepting nominations for this year's Unsung Hero through Monday, November 21st, 2022. Nominate here: bit.ly/3WUl8cP
Enhancing Community Resilience to Improve Maternal Health Workshop, Fri 11/18, 10:00am– 4:00pm EST This free workshop will center and elevate community-led solutions for postpartum support from innovative community-based organizations. Register here: bit.ly/3EdvgWG
Are you a food systems advocate in your local region? Do you know anyone who is doing innovative food systems work? We encourage you to apply or nominate someone for our 2023 Community Food Systems Fellowship! Applications close Mon 11/7. Apply here: bit.ly/3f8Js9I