Congratulations to Wayne General Hospital, our newest CHAMPion of the Week! After eight years of dedication and teamwork, the hospital received its official Baby-Friendly designation on September 7, 2023. Wayne General’s commitment to providing

Our newest CHAMPion of the Week is working to tackle lactation disparities, one belly bump at a time. Breastfeeding Latinas educates birthing people and empowers women of color to become breastfeeding specialists. Ileana Berrios, MS, IBCLC, founded Brea

Today, CHEER honors the life and legacy of Marty Dollar (1969-2023) with our CHAMPion of the Week award. Marty was a Registered Nurse with over 31 years of experience in Labor and Delivery units in Mississippi and Louisiana. For the past three years, Marty was the Perinatal Nurse Manager at North Mi

This week’s CHAMPion is dedicated to peer-to-peer breastfeeding support. Because it matters. All Moms Empowered to Nurse (AMEN) began in a church in Avondale, Cincinnati, an under-resourced, predominantly Black neighborhood with low breastfeeding rates. Sinc

Our newest CHAMPion of the Week wears many hats: Stevie Merino, IBCLC, is a birth worker, lactation professional, cultural practitioner, community organizer, and anthropologist. She is also the Executive Director and co-founder of the Birthworkers of Color Collective and Doula of Color Training, a p

Stephanne R. Rupnicki, CLC, is a recognized member of the Kickapoo tribe of Kansas and a mother of six residing on the Prairie Band Potawatomi Reservation. Her enthusiasm and passion for breastfeeding are evident: Stephanne is co-founder of the Prairie Band

Lauren J. Turner is a mother, artist, and doula. She is incredibly passionate about Black maternal health and uses her art to advocate for birth and lactation and celebrate the moments of parenthood. [caption id="attachment_5805" align="aligncenter" width="977"]Read More

The team at Singing River Pascagoula Hospital is dedicated, hardworking – and amazing hosts! Last week, we held CHAMPS’ new Read More

After holding our weekly Grow Clinic near Thiba Refugee Camp, north of Athens, Greece, our international team is hot, thirsty, and in need of a bathroom! Lucky for us, Black Sheep Street Coffee is on the way back to Athens. From day

Dr. Lorimar Ortiz, MD, DABFM, CLE, IBCLC, works to improve access to and the quality of health care for families in her home, Puerto Rico. She is a family physician and certified lactation consultant, dedicated to providing comprehensive primary care, postpartum care, and lactation support to famili