West Virginia Breastfeeding

04/06/2026

Love Your Birth Control webinars happen every month! Find out more and register: https://tinyurl.com/LYBCWebinars

04/06/2026

04/03/2026

Join Dr. Elizabeth Copenhaver in this important webinar on the importance of breastfeeding. Register at the link below.

Supporting healthy beginnings starts from day one.

Join us at EveryChild NOW 2026 for an important session:

✨ Fostering a Breastfeeding-Friendly Culture in the Mountain State

Featuring Elizabeth Copenhaver, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at WVU Physicians of Charleston and Vandalia Health CAMC Women and Children's Hospital

West Virginia continues to rank among the lowest in breastfeeding rates—but together, we can change that.

💡 In this session, you’ll learn:

Why breastfeeding is critical for both maternal and infant health
How hospital-based practices can improve long-term success
The role communities play in supporting families beyond the hospital

Because improving outcomes for children starts with supporting families from the very beginning.

Register Here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026_ECN_Registration

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04/02/2026

Hope to see you there!

Save the Date! We're excited to have you join us as we celebrate 20 years of improving maternal and infant health!
Find out more at wvperinatal.org/summit

03/28/2026

We are proud of our ongoing efforts to expand access to doulas in WV!
Find out more at wvperinatal.org/doulas
Now it's the end of World Doula Week! Hope you learned something new about the valuable role doulas can play in your pregnancy journey!

03/27/2026

N-pple shields have a mixed reputation. Some say they cause more problems than they solve. Others say that used properly they can salvage a difficult breastfeeding situation.

Learn more in this handout ➡️ https://vist.ly/4w8it

03/27/2026

Join us for our upcoming Community Baby Shower! 🍼💛
We’re excited to celebrate and support expecting and new parents in our community with helpful resources, fun activities, and a few special surprises along the way.
Stay tuned for more details—we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

03/26/2026

Today was session 2 of the “Breastfeeding Certificate series”, an elective 2-part course to give 1st & 2nd year WVSOM students practical information & hands-on experience with lactation.

The 35 students who participated are all members of the Family Medicine, Pediatric & OBGYN Clubs on campus, who are going above & beyond to learn about & experience breastfeeding support & promotion – an essential part of maternal child care.

The West Virginia Breastfeeding Institute Director, Molly McMillion, presented session 1, & was joined by Dr. Courtney Eleazer & Dr. Rebecca Scopa Kelso, both WVSOM faculty members who are also passionate about breastfeeding support & promotion, today to do part 2.

Students learned about latch & positioning, general pump information & “troubleshooting” common breastfeeding problems.

Training future doctors on breastfeeding is essential for increasing breastfeeding rates across our state!

03/25/2026

This is just the beginning of the list of the many benefits that doulas add to the perinatal experience!
Convinced? Find a WV doula at wvperinatal.org/doula-directory
Citations:
https://tinyurl.com/yckjmp
https://tinyurl.com/35ajrjue
https://tinyurl.com/2w7jp65r

03/24/2026

Just a reminder that postpartum is hard and it’s okay to ask for help.
Reach out to someone or contact PSI-WV or Postpartum Support International 🫶🏻

03/24/2026

03/24/2026

Want to learn more about doulas and our doula project initiative?
Visit wvperinatal.org/doulas