As the Maine State Breastfeeding Coalition (MSBC) plans for the future, we thank you for taking time to share your thoughts about the MSBC and how we can be most useful in helping new families meet their baby feeding goals.

We are committed to using inclusive language throughout the survey (and our work in general) to ensure that all individuals are recognized and respected. Lactation, breastfeeding, and chestfeeding experiences vary across different identities and family structures. Our questions will reflect this diversity by using terms like "breastfeeding/chestfeeding" and "lactation" to be inclusive of all parents and all babies/toddlers. Our goal is to gather meaningful insights while honoring the diverse experiences of all families using human milk.

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Thank you for your time and insights.

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* 1. In what role(s) are you answering this survey? Please answer the survey through all your roles to provide us with the full range of your insights.
Check all that apply.

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* 2. How familiar are you with the Maine State Breastfeeding Coalition (MSBC)?

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* 3. Based on your knowledge, how would you describe to a parent or colleague what the MSBC does?

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* 4. Please rate the following general resources for lactation education and support on a scale of 1 - 5, with 1 being "not at all important/useful to me or parents" and 5 being "extremely important/useful to me." If you did not use a resource in your breastfeeding/chestfeeding journey or in your professional practice, please indicate "DK/DU" (Don't Know/Don't Use).

  1 - not at all important/useful 2 3 - somewhat useful 4 5 - extremely important/useful DK/DU
Professional support (i.e., lactation consultant (IPCLC, CLC), doula)
Healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, midwife)
Peer support groups (e.g., La Leche League, online communities)
Childbirth education, breastfeeding classes, & newborn care classes
WIC program
MaineFamilies home visiting program
Family and friends
Books or online resources (ie. websites, apps) (please specify below)
Maine State Breastfeeding Coalition website or resources
Other (please specify)

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* 5. Based on your experience both personally and professionally, what do you see as the biggest barriers facing lactating parents in Maine?
Please select the top 3-5 biggest barriers and make additions by writing in your response.

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* 6. Please elaborate on the barriers you selected in question #5 above

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* 7. If you had a magic wand, what changes would make it easier for families to meet their breastfeeding/chestfeeding goals?

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* 8. We are eager to learn what MSBC resources and programs have been most useful to you as a parent and/or professional who works with families. Please rate the following MSBC resources and programs on a scale of 1 - 5, with 1 being "not at all useful" and 5 being "extremely useful." If you have not used an MSBC resource or program, please indicate "DK/DU" (Don't Know/Don't Use).

  1 - not at all useful 2 3 - somewhat useful 4 5 - extremely useful DK/DU
Bimonthly Educational Webinars
Bimonthly Connecting the Dots networking meetings
Returning to Work Toolkit for Lactating Employees
Toolkit of Resources for Workplaces to Support Lactating Employees
LGBTQIA2S+ Reference for Professionals
Patchwork of Parenthood Annual Storytelling Event
Equity in Lactation Education Scholarship
MSBC Blog (on website)
MSBC Resource Library (on website)
MSBC Newsletters
MSBC Social Media Posts
Education on legislative advocacy opportunities

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* 9. When you interact with the MSBC, do you see our organizational commitment to equity reflected throughout what we do?
Note: in using the word "equity," we mean recognizing that everyone has different needs, and making adjustments to programs, services, and resources to ensure these individual needs are met. Equity seeks to remove barriers to allow everyone to access care in a way that is right for them.

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* 10. We welcome any additional comments or anything else that you’d like to share.