[mama24-7]

I would like to call my state politicians about supporting the bills that State Sen. Connie Williams has introduced. Never having talked to a politician above the local level and never about breastfeeding, I wondered if anyone here who's BTDT had suggestions.<br><br>
I figured I'd look to see what committees they were on and make bf'ing relevant to that. Ex: both are on the transportation & something committees. I was going to relate how bf'ing decreases the amount of wear & tear on roads because of less trucks to get formula to market, bottle feeding paraphanelia to market, babies to doctors visits, hospitals, etc.<br><br>
Ideas?<br><br>
Thanks!<br><br>
Sus

 

[jessjgh1]

I'm not sure what state you are in, but MA has a Breastfeeding Coalition that has an awesome advocacy website. There are talking points and tips and everything that can be applied to your situation.<br><br>
Tips for contacting elected officials<br><a href="http://www.massbfc.org/advocacy/tips.html" target="_blank">http://www.massbfc.org/advocacy/tips.html</a><br><br>
Advocacy Homepage<br><a href="http://www.massbfc.org/advocacy/" target="_blank">http://www.massbfc.org/advocacy/</a><br>
(links to talking points, the bills up in MA, etc.)<br><br>
HTH!!<br><br>
Jessica

 

[mama24-7]

I'm in PA. I'll look to see if I can find something similar.<br><br>
Thanks for the links! I'll check them out!<br><br>
Sus