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StoryTelling Event
Robin Snyder-Drummond, IBCLC Robin Snyder-Drummond, IBCLC

StoryTelling Event

Each story was an engrossing ten minutes, though each felt like a rich hour of storytelling. 

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Thanking our Sponsors
Robin Snyder-Drummond, IBCLC Robin Snyder-Drummond, IBCLC

Thanking our Sponsors

Dirigo Pediatric Dentistry is a sponsor of the Maine State Breastfeeding Coalition.

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Learning from the pandemic
Robin Snyder-Drummond, IBCLC Robin Snyder-Drummond, IBCLC

Learning from the pandemic

Paid Family Leave costs money, though not having Paid Family Leave costs money, too. We can learn from the pandemic.

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Tell It Like It Is
Robin Snyder-Drummond, IBCLC Robin Snyder-Drummond, IBCLC

Tell It Like It Is

How important, and what good fortune, to have support. We see how they can gradually learn new skills.

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Good News for 2023
Robin Snyder-Drummond, IBCLC Robin Snyder-Drummond, IBCLC

Good News for 2023

Here’s good news about the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) Act in 2023. But wait! There’s more….

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Respectful Sleep Strategies
Robin Snyder-Drummond, IBCLC Robin Snyder-Drummond, IBCLC

Respectful Sleep Strategies

Parents can learn what is normal for a baby’s age and development. Parents need clear guidance and more time in the early months.

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The Problem with Gift Bags
Robin Snyder-Drummond, IBCLC Robin Snyder-Drummond, IBCLC

The Problem with Gift Bags

Banning formula gift bags is one policy that supports breastfeeding and promotes the health of families. Every family deserves accurate information.

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The PUMP Act
Robin Snyder-Drummond, IBCLC Robin Snyder-Drummond, IBCLC

The PUMP Act

The PUMP Act fixes the gaps in the FMLA law and the Break For Nursing Mothers law. Negotiations are ongoing, contact your senator.

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Tongue Tie Discussion
Robin Snyder-Drummond, IBCLC Robin Snyder-Drummond, IBCLC

Tongue Tie Discussion

Many muscles and nerves are involved in opening the jaw, moving the tongue and swallowing.

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