Many new moms (or even veteran moms!) need support as they embark on their breastfeeding journey. Joining us on the podcast today is Becky Mannel, board chair for the Coalition of Oklahoma Breastfeeding Advocates and the executive director of the nonprofit Oklahoma Mothers’ Milk Bank, as well as Heidi Russell, the first executive director of the Coalition of Oklahoma Breastfeeding Advocates (COBA). Learn about workplace and public space breastfeeding laws in Oklahoma, 24-hour support from board-certified lactation specialists, donor milk from Oklahoma's Milk Bank, recognizing postpartum depression and anxiety and so much more.

 

If you are a breastfeeding mom or know one, please pass along these resources. The Oklahoma Breastfeeding Hotline number is: 1-877-271-MILK (6455), or you can reach them by texting: OK2BF to 61222. Further resources can be found through the Coalition of Oklahoma Breastfeeding Advocates, Oklahoma Mothers’ Milk Bank, and Oklahoma Breastfeeding Resource Center (OBRC), which also runs the breastfeeding hotline.