The Asian & Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Task Force is operated in the Los Angeles, CA, area by a group of passionate people dedicated to promoting and supporting breastfeeding in Asian community. The organization helps people in their communities by providing breastfeeding / chestfeeding education and services, Asian language resources, and by engaging with and promoting Asian and Pacific Islander IBCLCs, businesses, and advocacy groups. They cite barriers to successful breastfeeding / chestfeeding as:
- “Corporate interests that promote formula as better than breastmilk
- Lack of lactation education for physicians & clinical practices that are not breastfeeding-friendly
- Only 6% of lactation professionals in LA identify as Asian and Pacific Islander
- Almost half of Asian Americans in the San Gabriel Valley are limited English proficient, yet prenatal medical visits offer little breastfeeding education using language-appropriate materials
- Parenting style is deeply rooted in Asian and Pacific Islander culture and is not always congruent with current Baby-Friendly hospital practices”
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You can find a wealth of resources on the Asian & Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Task Force website, Facebook page, and Instagram. Check out their pages to find out about breastfeeding / chestfeeding educational events, and helpful videos and resources, including:
