'It doesn't have to be an earthquake or a hurricane, it could be commercial interests gone crazy' -Kimberly Seals Allers

Let's remember the systems that got us into this #formulashortage crisis, which Kimberly has been writing about for decades - check out #TheBigLetdown for more.

When a crisis hits, we must be responsive. We must meet the immediate needs of those most affected. AND we must continue to change the systems that are failing us. The systems that got us here in the first place. #formulashortage #humanmilkisahumanright

'This is a very different biological system than what we're seeing on the shelves...or NOT seeing on the shelves' Dr. Nicole Marshall, MD, IBCLC on human milk (vs substitutes) at Oregon Health and Sciences #MooreInstitute #NutritionDay OHSU News

'I've never seen a dress code that said don't wear your hair long and straight'

- Hakima Tafunzi Payne MSN, RN CEO of Uzazi Village on the harm of organizational policies at their core centering whiteness and attempting to control Black and Brown bodies, at National Perinatal conference

'We need to get away from a framework that only centers Black death' - Chanel Portia-Albert Ancient Song at National Perinatal

Love the combination of molecular biology with advocacy context to understand the differential criminalization of cannabis in the perinatal period. ElephantCircleCO Indra Lusero at National Perinatal

'It's not a pregnant person who robbed a bank, it's a pregnant person being criminalized for their pregnancy' - Dana Sussman, JD, MPH, at National Perinatal @NAPW

Perinatal health is a civil rights issue. But what role does marketing play in this? Our Milk Magic team had so much fun with a 3-part workshop series by Kayla from @TheSouthernMidwife on this topic. Learn more here: Nurturely.org/milkmagic

Dr. Cindy Duke, MD, PhD: “when someone becomes pregnant, their ventilation rate increases, especially as that pregnant belly starts growing….per minutes you will breathe in more particles of the virus compared to other people around you who are breathing slower”🤯

“The information has increased my confidence in the field.“ -Trina, CEO of @thelactatingmama 💧Have you checked out the Nurturely blog? We’ve been highlighting some of our amazing @MilkMagicEducators... learn how you can benefit from this Community + Curriculum! 💦

💦Chocolate Milk💦 A great way to kickoff Black Breastfeeding Week! Join Nurturely and @oregonhealthauthority at this FREE screening and discussion. CME, CNE, and LCERPS available! Reserve your FREE spot here: nurturely.org/bbw

Are you ready for Black Breastfeeding Week?! Join our FREE celebration including prizes from Helina Baby Inc. and Ergobaby, Babes against White Supremacy onesies from @chinatolliver and Babywearing is not a Trend merch from Starlita. Reserve your FREE spot today! 🖤

Great research from Sarah Dib سارة ديب at ISRHML

Institutionalized racism is alive and well. Are we surprised? Demand better for the Black babies and parents of our country. Follow @syesha to take action in fighting against the Medical Kidnapping their family endured. Quote by Kimberly Seals Allers 🔥

“This quick read is the perfect road map to guide your birth-planning journey. Dr. Mitchell provides an objective overview of options to set yourself up for an empowering birth experience. Pick up this gem early in your pregnancy”

“We are #nourishingourfutures when we call back this space of #IndigenousMilkMedicine . This sacred first food is #foodsovereignty ” - @ja_lyonhawk, Founder of @indigenousmilkmedicineweek 💦

As @chinatolliver says: “Today is a great day to stand against white supremacy”. Go support the art and designs of China at RiseUpMidwife.com ✨
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ID: 📸Nurturely founder Emily Little with teal “Birthworkers against white supremacy” tee by @chinatolliver

We are so excited to introduce our 🗣 featured speaker 🗣 Dr. Cindy M. Duke MD PhD FACOG. Dr. Cindy is America’s only dual Fertility Doctor & Virologist, is a highly accomplished Johns Hopkins and Yale-trained physician, scientist, & entrepreneur. Join us! nurturely.org/milkmoodmoves