Medical Historian Dr. Jackie Wolf describes the history of breastfeeding and infant formula marketing in the US and developing nations as well as public health efforts to promote breastfeeding; Lynn Hellenga, retired Bozeman RD/IBCLC, discusses what can go wrong with breastfeeding and how lactation consultants can help; Sarah Christopherson, Policy Advocacy Director at the National Women’s Health Network, talks about some unintended consequences of the “Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative” and suggests structural reforms that could better support new mothers; and Victoria LaFromboise, a public health professional with a long history advocating for women’s, babies’ and Native Americans’ health who is an enrolled member of the Blackfeet Nation, shares information about how some indigenous communities support breastfeeding Moms.

Photo: First Food Breastfeeding Kit produced by the Muckleshoot Food Sovereignty Project featuring indigenous plants in teas and salves for breastfeeding mothers, photo by Victoria LaFromboise.