A local woman was faced with discrimination because she was breastfeeding her child and today, local women in the community came together for a nurse-in! Northstate Women’s Health Network supports women breastfeeding their children when and how they see fit and came to stand in solidarity with Shasta County women and their children.

Hear Ariel describe the incident that prompted the nurse-in

and read the article that got a lot of attention on KRCR News.

For more information on breastfeeding, check out these local and international links!
La Leche League
California Laws regarding breastfeeding
Shasta County Breastfeeding Support
Worldwide Alliance for Breastfeeding Action