Breastfeeding

WIC Breastfeeding Support Infographic WIC Breastfeeding Support Infographic

National WIC Association.

Educational tool to show how WIC plays an important role in improving breastfeeding rates across the nation.
bookmarks Think Breastfeeding. Think WIC!

Arkansas WIC.

This street advertisement campaign by Arkansas WIC was developed to promote WIC services and breastfeeding efforts throughout Arkansas. The bookmarks support the campaign efforts.
breastfeeding peer counselor Loving Support© Through Peer Counseling: A Journey Together

USDA. WIC Works Resource System.

Newly updated training materials for WIC managers and WIC breastfeeding peer counselors. Includes a dynamic presentation platform to allow trainers to present the training curriculum in a highly-visual, easy-to-navigate format.
Breastfeeding and the Use of Human Milk

American Academy of Pediatrics.

New breastfeeding policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics promotes considering infant nutrition a public health issue and not only a lifestyle choice.
Loving Support© Makes Breastfeeding Work Loving Support© Makes Breastfeeding Work

USDA. WIC Works Resource System.

Breastfeeding promotion and support materials including initiatives and training that support peer counseling, building breastfeeding friendly communities and partnering with WIC for breastfeeding success.
breastfeeding peer counselors Core Competencies in Breastfeeding Care and Services for All Health Professionals

United States Breastfeeding Committee

Guideline and framework to integrate evidence-based breastfeeding knowledge, skills, and attitudes into standard health care delivery practices.
Infant Feeding Guidelines (PDF | 3 MB)

California Department of Public Health.

This guide for health care providers includes information on breastfeeding and client handouts. Also provides tips for troubleshooting breastfeeding concerns.
bf Hospital Support for Breastfeeding (PDF | 5.2 MB)

CDC. National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.

This handout explains the importance of breastfeeding-friendly hospitals and provides tips on how to promote successful breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding [2008] [c] Image from BigStockPhoto.com Joint Commission Campaign Helps Support and Prepare Mothers to Successfully Breastfeed

The Joint Commission.

New brochure covers preparation before baby arrives, at the hospital and finding support when baby and mom go home
Breastfeeding Call to Action The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding

DHHS. Office of the Surgeon General.

On January 20, 2011, Surgeon General Regina M. Benjamin released The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding.
bf Your Guide to Breastfeeding

DHHS. National Women's Health Information Center.

An updated publication with information and support designed for breastfeeding mothers.