Breastfeeding: Supporting Her Right to Feed
About this Event
About This Event
Breastfeeding is more than feeding a baby — it's about support, encouragement, and making sure moms never have to do it alone.
The Loved Ones Program is an 8-session community series by TruDoulas of New Jersey, created specifically for the people who love and support pregnant and postpartum moms—fathers, partners, grandparents, aunties, siblings, friends, and anyone who wants to be part of her village.
This session, Breastfeeding: Supporting Her Right to Feed, explores the important role loved ones play in a mother's breastfeeding journey. Whether she chooses to breastfeed, pump, combination feed, or simply needs encouragement, your support can make all the difference.
What We'll Cover
- Why family support is one of the biggest predictors of breastfeeding success
- Common breastfeeding challenges and how loved ones can help
- Practical ways to encourage and support her without pressure or judgment
- Breastfeeding myths vs. facts
- Local breastfeeding resources and where families can find help
Featured Speaker
Brittany Wright, MPH, IBCLC is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with more than 10 years of experience in maternal and child health. As the Lactation Program Coordinator for the Perinatal Health Equity Initiative, Brittany is passionate about helping families build confidence and providing practical, culturally responsive breastfeeding support.
Event Details
📅 Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
🕕 Food & Community: 6:00 – 6:30 PM
🗣️ Session: 6:30 – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Boys & Girls Club of Mercer County — 1040 Spruce St, Lawrenceville, NJ
💵 Cost: Free — always
🍽️ Dinner provided for all attendees
🧒 Childcare provided on-site
Who Should Attend?
This session is for everyone who supports a pregnant or postpartum mom—partners, fathers, grandparents, aunties, siblings, friends, and other loved ones. Moms are welcome too!
Whether you're preparing for a new baby or currently supporting a breastfeeding mother, you'll leave with practical tools to help her feel encouraged, informed, and supported.
About TruDoulas of New Jersey
TruDoulas of New Jersey is a Trenton-based nonprofit dedicated to advancing maternal health equity through education, advocacy, and direct family support. Led by certified birth doula and lactation counselor Jodie Sessoms, TruDoulas provides doula services, breastfeeding education, community programs, and essential resources to help every family thrive.
Where is it happening?
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