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I would like to ask those that are able to get into action to make sure these infants have breast milk.

Leave a comment on how you may be able to help.

How you can help:

If you are part of the legal team can you please advocate for the babies needing breast milk, even if it means mothers will be apart from the children. While the FLDS children may not be in the care of their mothers, I am wondering if they can be allowed to receive their mother's breast milk through supervised breastfeeding visits. Then they would also receive the benefits of being at breast. If that is not allowed then is it possible to get the mothers set up with breast pumps and a milk drop off station? Please comments below on the efforts being done.

Donations of personal breast pumps and hospital grade breast pumps and pumping kits for these mothers will be needed if it is determined that they are not receiving WIC. If you know if these mothers already have access to quality breast pumps and supplies please let me know. If you are able to donate breast pumps or feeding supplies such as bottles and storage bags, please contact me by leaving a comment or email.

I feel strongly that there needs to be training for those that will be providing care for the children to know the benefits of breast milk and proper storage and handling of breast milk. The FLDS mothers also need training on breast pumping and storage and handling of breast milk. Is the state providing this training? Please comment below if you know more information.

Media sources don't stop talking about this issue. I am available for statements. Comment below if you will be quoting or referring to this site. I am available to discuss the benefits of breast milk and the risks of formula feeding.

Local organizations such as La Leche League, Breastfeeding Coalitions, please comment on your efforts.

Help Children's Advocacy Center
of Tom Green County http://www.cactomgreen.org/index.php

Spread the word on these children being deprived of optimal nutrition.

Have other ways to help? Email me: BrightBabiesCo@aol.com or leave a comment on how you may be able to help.

By Nicole Hoff

How to Help

I am slowly gathering information as to what the mothers and babies may need to sustain breastfeeding and/or pumping and storing the breastmilk. The Texas Breastfeeding Coalition is in the process of gathering information as well. The main goal is to keep the babies healthy and provide them with their mother's breastmilk, and because separation may be likely for an unknown amount of time they will probably be in need of breast pumps and supplies. I will keep the blog up to date when we find out more.