Welcome to the Tennessee Breastfeeding Symposium – 2025 Virtually!
Greetings Esteemed Breastfeeding Advocates, On behalf of the Tennessee Breastfeeding Coalition, along with some support from the Tennessee Department of Health, and our supportive sponsors, we would like to welcome you to our 9th Tennessee Breastfeeding Symposium! In years past we have been able to move around our great state building strategic partnerships with our neighbors. As we still adapt to our new normal, we have found ourselves oddly prepared for this moment. We need each other more than ever! We are delighted that you have chosen to spend the next two days with us virtually. The connections we have made and have been able to keep, mean soo much more these days! The intent for this symposium is to continue to highlight some key areas that we need to discuss and learn about together: breastfeeding education and support, bridging the continuity of care, sustaining community and family support, and building more supportive healthcare systems that center around the mother and baby dyad; empowering her to become the most valued member of her health care team. Our Keynote Speaker will share breastfeeding perspectives on “Indigenous Milk Medicine: Reviving Our Traditions.” We are also excited to share information about community and coalition, learn about a tool-kit model that is helping our fragile babies in the NICU, the importance of data, and the successes and challenges in our hospitals becoming Baby-Friendly. As we work on strengthening our relationship with our families, it is imperative that we be kept up-to-date and equipped to support our them in whatever Mom chooses for her baby’s first food. Our virtual days together will be wrapped in the intentional need for taking care of yourself as you strive to take care of others. You may just learn some new ways you can continue to stay fortified and encouraged in this work! We hope to help create a safe space filled with long-term supporters, good intentions, love and transparency; and that you will feel comfortable enough to speak your truth, and ask any questions you may have. It is also our hope that you will leave this space feeling encouraged and empowered, knowing that you are not alone in this moment and we will continue to strive for positive health outcomes for all of our families we serve. Take good notes, network and enjoy! TNBFC Members And the TBS Symposium Planning Committee #TBFSym2025
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