Greater Grand Forks Breastfeeding Coalition

01/22/2026

Spectra Health is now offering a Maternal Substance Use Disorder Peer Support Group.

12/17/2025

Save the Date!! We are so excited to welcome Laurel Wilson, IBCLC, RLC, BSc, CLE, CCCE, CLD as our keynote speaker for the 2026 ND Biennial Breastfeeding Conference to be held September 10, 2026 in Grand Forks.

12/15/2025

The BABES Enhancement Act has been signed into law!
The new law directs the TSA to adopt enforceable guidance — and conduct audits — for the safe, hygienic handling of breastmilk, formula, and baby food during air travel. This is an important step toward making airports more family-friendly and supporting infant feeding on the go.

Mothers traveling with breast milk have long dealt with inconsistent and unhygienic TSA screenings. Emily Calandrelli experienced it herself when agents refused to let her bring her cold packs through security, putting her pumped milk at risk.

“Yesterday, I was humiliated that I had to explain to three grown men that my breasts still produce milk when I’m not with my child… Today, I’m furious,” she shared.

After she spoke out, Emily heard from mothers with similar stories, from having their milk handled without clean gloves to being asked to dump it out even though it is exempt from liquid limits. One mother was even told to sip her own milk to prove it was safe.

Determined to change things, Emily worked with lawmakers to strengthen protections that were not being enforced. Her advocacy led to the BABES Enhancement Act, which was signed into law in late November. The law requires TSA to follow clear and hygienic guidelines, train officers consistently and clearly communicate parents’ rights.

For Emily, seeing the bill pass unanimously showed how many people agreed that no parent should be shamed, questioned or forced to dump their milk just to get through security.

It is a real win for mothers and a step toward making more supportive for every family.

12/10/2025

More babies need breast milk, and not because moms need more pressure, but because babies deserve access to the biology that was literally designed for them. Breast milk isn’t just food. It’s living, active, responsive medicine. It changes by the hour, by the day, by the season, and by the exact needs of the baby drinking it. No factory has ever been able to recreate that.

Every drop contains stem cells, antibodies, HMOs that shape the gut and brain, protective factors that lower infection risk, and nutrients that shift perfectly with growth. Breast milk is the only food on the planet that upgrades itself in real time for the person consuming it.

And here’s the most important part:
When mothers are supported, babies get breast milk.
When hospital policies respect lactation, when workplaces honor pumping breaks, when families help instead of criticize, when education is given early and consistently, breastfeeding rates rise. Support makes the difference.
Not judgment.
Not guilt.
Support.

More babies need breast milk.
More mothers need support.
And the world needs to understand that these two truths go hand in hand.

12/10/2025

The most magical part of motherhood? 🥹✨🤱🏼

12/09/2025

Thank you Elizabeth!

Thank you to Elizabeth for her donation!!💕 Donor milk helps babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) receive nutrition that sets them up for a healthy life. It's truly a gift that lasts a lifetime!💝

Learn more about the Greater Grand Forks Milk Depot and how you can become a donor at www.grandforksgov.com/milk.

12/09/2025

Thank you Desiree!!

Thank you, Desiree, for stopping by with a milk donation!✨ Donating milk is just another way families support families, and that's what building community is all about.💖

To learn more about the Greater Grand Forks Milk Depot, visit www.grandforksgov.com/milk.
Greater Grand Forks Breastfeeding Coalition

11/17/2025

It’s kind of wild when you think about it breastfeeding is basically nature’s version of Wi-Fi. 📶 Your baby latches on and instantly sends your body a “data upload” through their saliva info about germs, growth needs, and what’s going on in their tiny world. Your body reads the signal and “downloads” a custom milk update packed with the exact antibodies and nutrients your baby needs right now. No lag, no buffering just instant biological connection. Call it Milk-Fi, where love is the signal and antibodies are the bandwidth. 💧🤱✨

11/12/2025

✨ We know sleep is a tough subject when our littles are tiny but our bodies are designed to snuggle + feed our babies overnight! ✨

11/12/2025

LactaLearning co-founders, Nancy Mohrbacher and Barbara Robertson, discuss new research on exclusive pumping that can help provide a clearer understanding of...

11/12/2025

11/12/2025

Mothers should never feel ashamed to breastfeed their babies.
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From a glass of water, a chat with a friend, or a comfortable space, we can all help respect the rights of mums to breastfeed anytime, anywhere.

Let's all step up to support mums!