Skip to main content

Breastfeeding

Take Action!
Urge Congress to Support Black Breastfeeding Week

MomsRising supports breastfeeding moms in a variety of ways. In a series within our weekly #WellnessWed chats, we've raised awareness about the challenges moms face in meeting breastfeeding goals without access to paid family and medical leave. We also launched the #IPumpedHere campaign, raising awareness about the lack of adequate break time and accommodations for pumping moms, including the negative impact of not having paid family and medical leave. Our partners include Black Breastfeeding Week organizers, US Breastfeeding Council, midwives, lactation consultants, and many others. 

Real Life, Real Support for Breastfeeding Moms

In September 2010, I gave birth to my first child via c-section. I had arranged for 12 weeks of maternity leave at 2/3 pay, using vacation time, sick leave, and taking four weeks unpaid. I worked for a small nonprofit that lacked resources for paid maternity leave. Fortunately my husband's company...Read more
Jennifer

Blog posts

We Are MomsRising
Family Economic Security Health Care Immigration Maternal Justice MomsRising MomsRising Near You Politics & Policy Reproductive Justice

Story time: The fall of Roe v Wade did not silence us. It activated us.

11/15/22
Why is abortion critical for moms? America’s moms were faced with the unthinkable reality when the U.S. Supreme Court relegated our autonomy to the states, making our ability to access the reproductive health care we needed almost impossible. Everything changed for every woman, every family, and...
MomsRising Education Fund
Diarra Diouf's picture
Diarra Aida Diouf
Part 2 of 6
Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security MomsRising Politics & Policy

2022 IMPACT: Our Legislative & Policy Wins

01/27/23
In 2022 MomsRising won transformational policy changes that bettered the lives of families, boosted the economy, and lifted democracy.
MomsRising Together
Kerri Karvetski's picture
Kerri Karvetski
Sometimes we as moms don’t realize just how important our role is – the seriousness of keeping another mammal alive.
Breastfeeding Childcare & Early Education MomsRising Social & Emotional Development

New Motherhood Lessons from the Border Collies

08/17/22
I live (and work) with a herd of animals – horses, dogs, chickens and more. I spend long hours with them, learning their way of life, their state of being, and their patterns in relationships – including motherhood. In June, we welcomed a beautiful litter of six healthy Border Collie pups. (That...
MomsRising Education Fund
Beth Anstandig's picture
Beth Anstandig
We Are MomsRising
Breastfeeding Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Gun Safety Health Care Immigration Maternal Justice MomsRising MomsVote Paid Family Leave Politics & Policy Social & Emotional Development

15 Washington State Fellows dedicated to bringing equity, and healing to their communities, and MomsRising.

06/30/22
Being a parent is a selfless act. For many, advocacy is reimagined here. The dreams of a brighter future for our children and communities is our motivation. Our Washington state Fellows of 2022-2023 encompass selflessness, determination, and vulnerability as they step more deeply into the shared...
MomsRising Together
Leanne Rye Brock's picture
Leanne Rye Brock
Sign on to the Women's Health Protection Act
Breastfeeding Maternal Justice Politics & Policy

Top #5Actions of the Past Week: Friday, January 14, 2022

01/14/22
It’s the first #5Actions of 2022: Last year, despite being in the middle of a pandemic, we did some amazing things together. You took over 1,400,000 actions, made 60,000+ phone calls, submitted over 4,000 letters to the editor, and so much more. Now, in 2022, there’s more work to be done to build...
MomsRising Together
Sue Anne Reed's picture
Sue Anne Reed
Childcare & Early Education Families & The Federal Budget Family Economic Security Health Care Paid Family Leave

PowerUp & Build Back Better with Care Rally

10/20/21
Rally time for the Build Back Better plan! Click for details, plus the live stream link!
MomsRising Together
Selina Maldonado's picture
Selina Maldonado

Take Action

Tell Anthem to Support Breastfeeding Moms

<a href="https://action.momsrising.org/cms/view_by_page_id/7000/?source=action">Tell Anthem to Support Breastfeeding Moms</a>

Anthem BCBS wants to limit access to non-prescription electric breast pumps for breastfeeding moms.

Take Action!
ACT NOW: Tell Anthem to Support Breastfeeding Moms

Support ALL Breastfeeding & Working Moms

<a href="https://action.momsrising.org/cms/view_by_page_id/16928/?source=action">Support ALL Breastfeeding & Working Moms</a>

Breastfeeding mothers continue to face barriers in the workplace. Together we can bring women out of bathroom stalls and into the pumping rooms they deserve!

Take Action!
Urge Lawmakers to Support ALL Breastfeeding & Working Moms

Urge the Senate to support breastfeeding parents & pass the PUMP Act!

<a href="https://action.momsrising.org/cms/view_by_page_id/24168/?source=action">Urge the Senate to support breastfeeding parents & pass the PUMP Act!</a>

Help bring moms out of the bathroom stalls and into the pumping rooms they deserve!

Take Action!
Urge the Senate to pass the PUMP Act!

Submit a Letter to the Editor saying "PASS the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act!"

<a href="https://action.momsrising.org/cms/view_by_page_id/22410/?source=action">Submit a Letter to the Editor saying "PASS the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act!"</a>

Now is the time to make sure our U.S. Senators and Representatives prioritize the rights and dignity of pregnant workers in the omnibus!

Take Action!
Submit a letter to your local newspaper about the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act!

Campaign team