Hmong Community
Breastfeeding work dedicated to healthy Hmong parents, babies, and families
Image created by Khou Vue.
Our vision is for Hmong parents, babies, and families to noj qab, nyob zoo (eat well, live well - live healthy lives).
Our mission is to empower Hmong birthing people, parents, and families by creating brave spaces for learning, support, and healing; meanwhile, weaving together our culture and the promotion of breast/chestfeeding and family health and wellbeing in the Hmong community.
Co-coordinator Tiffany Pao Yang
Co-coordinator Zoua Lee
Social Media Coordinator Shoua Vang
Current Projects
The Hmong Breastfeeding Coalition’s current or upcoming projects
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Funded by the W.K Kellogg Foundation, the Hmong Breastfeeding Coalition is one of 21 organizations across the US participating in HealthConnect One’s First Food Equity Project. In this sponsorship, HBC is exploring and engaging the Hmong community in increasing breastfeeding intention, initiation, and duration at 6 weeks.
Our first project is to create a social media campaign focused on breast/chestfeeding in the Hmong community. We anticipate completing the social media campaign in the summer of 2022.
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A space for Hmong community members to gather to learn about and support Hmong maternal and child health issues.
Date: Every 2nd Thursday of the month
Time: 5:30-6:30 pm CT
Location: Zoom
Please email hmongbf@gmail.com if you are interested in joining
Hmong Breastfeeding Coalition Work and Resources
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Hmong Breastfeeding Project Photo and Art Contest
The Hmong Breastfeeding Coalition hosted an artwork and photos contest in 2019 to promote breastfeeding in the Hmong community. Three winners were selected and two random drawings for giftcards.
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Handling Breastmilk (Hmong)
A Hmong Breastfeeding Project video on breastfeeding support on how to handle milk in Hmong.
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Handling Breastmilk (English)
A Hmong Breastfeeding Project video on breastfeeding support and how to handle breastmilk in English.
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Supporting Your Partner
A Hmong Breastfeeding Project video on how to support your breastfeeding partner.
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Elizabeth's Story
A Hmong Breastfeeding Project video on Elizabeth’s personal story of breastfeeding.
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Chingyeng's Story
A Hmong Breastfeeding Project video on Chingyeng’s decision to choose to breastfeed her children.
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Na's Story
A Hmong Breastfeeding Project video on Na’s story and the connection it is building for her baby. In Hmong, English subtitles.
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Mai's Story
A Hmong Breastfeeding Project video on Mai’s journey in breastfeeding & supplementing with formula feeding. In Hmong/English, English subtitles.
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Na and Mai's Stories
A Hmong Breastfeeding project video on both Na and Mai’s experience with breastfeeding and formula feeding. In Hmong and English, English subtitles.
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Joua Vang's Story
A Hmong Breastfeeding Project video on Joua’s journey of feeding her children and the difference she noticed between the breastfed and formula fed children. In Hmong, English subtitles.
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Pub Mis Niam- Paj Huam (Mother's Milk) Video
Hmong language music video about breastfeeding and its importance in the Hmong community. Produced by Kevin Lor, Artist is Zoua Lee, funded by the Minnesota Department of Health Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP).
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Giving birth during a pandemic
A part of the Hmong Breastfeeding Coalition Facebook Live Series. this was the first session on the topic Pandemic Baby. This recorded 60 minute discussion includes considerations and sources if giving birth during the pandemic.
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Supporting a partner during the pandemic
A part of the Hmong Breastfeeding Coalition Facebook Live Series, this was the second session on the topic, Pandemic Baby. This is a 60 minute discussion with Hmong community members on ways to support your breastfeeding partner during the pandemic.
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What is postpartum depression?
A part of the Hmong Breastfeeding Coalition Facebook Live Series, this was Part 1 on the topic, Postpartum Depression and Mental Health in the Hmong Community. This is a 60 minute discussion with young community members and guest Yang Her, an IBCLC.
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How can I support a loved one going through postpartum depression?
A part of the Hmong Breastfeeding Coalition Facebook Live Series, this was part 2 on the topic, Postpartum Depression and Mental Health in the Hmong Community. This is a 60 minute discussion on ways to support a partner or friend that is experiencing postpartum depression.
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Hmong YouTube Video Series
See all of our HBC Support Videos in one place with our YouTube Series we worked on. Access the video playlist from anywhere.
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Hmong Breastfeeding Care Gaps
A discussion on the Hmong Breastfeeding Coalition Facebook Live on the breastfeeding care gaps in the Hmong community. This is a 60 minute discussion with guest presenter Pa Shasky, on the findings from her work in the Hmong community around breastfeeding.
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NACCHO Grant: Hmong Breastfeeding Coalition Environmental Scan
A NACCHO Grant supported this project for the Hmong Breastfeeding Coalition to conduct an environmental scan of the Twin Cities on breastfeeding promotion and support for child-bearing age Hmong women and families. A breastfeeding assessment was created specifically for this project and confirmed what Hmong community members have previously mentioned to HBC. A storytelling collection initiative was launched since oral history is deeply rooted in the Hmong culture.
Contact us
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Email
Co-coordinators: Tiffany Pao Yang and Zoua Lee Social Media Coordinator: Shoua Vang
Contact us at hmongbf@gmail.com
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Facebook
Like our Facebook Page to learn more about what we are working on.
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LinkTree
Visit our LinkTree to view our HBC Support Videos on your mobile devices anytime, anywhere.