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New Gift Certified Facility

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Congratulations to Terrebonne General Medical Center of Houma, Louisiana on their recent Gift Certification!

Terrebonne General Medical Center is the 15th birthing facility in the state to achieve Gift Certification. 

 

Save the date!

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Breastfeeding: The Gold Standard
Supporting the Breastfeeding Dyad through the First Weeks
April 7-9, 2010
Hampton Inn and Suites, Convention Center Boulevard, New Orleans, LA
Download The Gold Standard Save the Date flyer here.
 

Just saying "No" to formula company "gifts"

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"Mothers and infants deserve our unbiased support for breastfeeding and the ethical practice of our respective professions." -Marsha Walker.
Formula Company Discharge Bags: The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing.

Read more in The Gift's Position Statement on Formula Company "Gifts" here

 

Training Program

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The Gift's 6-Contact Hour Training Program, "Supporting Evidence-Based Breastfeeding Practices in Louisiana: The Gift", is still available. Please contact Marci Brewer at 504-655-1123 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to schedule a training in your region.

Click here to download the training brochure