Have you ever wondered what Public Health is and how it impacts or is impacted by breastfeeding? Look no further! Thanks to the amazing Candance St. John from Public Health for Parents on IG for talking with us as we explored this issue! (https://www.instagram.com/publichealthforparents?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==)Timestamps:03:22:05 - Why is Breastfeeding Considered a Public Health Issue Rather Than Just a Personal Choice?06:41:25 - How Does Breastfeeding Contribute to Overall Population Health?11:45:02 - How Does Breastfeeding Benefit Healthcare Systems and Reduce Medical Costs?14:36:03 - What are the Environmental Benefits of Breastfeeding vs Formula Feeding?17:48:16 - How Does Breastfeeding Support Food Security, Especially in Vulnerable Communities?23:00:00 - What are the Biggest Challenges That Parents Face When Trying to Breastfeed?32:13:20 - How Do Systemic Inequalities (Race, Income, Access to Healthcare) Affect Breastfeeding Rates?40:00:06 - What Role Did Parental Leave Play in Breastfeeding Success?44:14:08 - What Are Some Successful Public Health Initiatives That Helped Improve Breastfeeding Rates?50:59:26 - What Policies Should Be Implemented to Better Support Breastfeeding Parents?55:31:15 - Takeaways for Policy Makers, Healthcare and Families56:14:04 - One Thing Candace Wants You to UnderstandWe talk about things like: - What makes Public Health? - How does breastfeeding impact the environment? - How does formula impact the environment?- What policies or programs in the US help with breastfeeding? - What else could we be doing to help support parents? - And so much more! Grab your favorite drink and join us! Ideas on content? Drop them below! Follow along with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cereschill?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Looking for more support? Check us out on Facebook for a Judgement Free Parent group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/judgmentfreetipswithcereschill