In August, California WIC Local Agencies brought together community partners and families to celebrate and increase awareness about the...
California WIC Agencies Celebrate Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding Month!
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CRP WIC Program Celebrates Breastfeeding in Sacramento
CRP WIC had a fabulous event to celebrate Breastfeeding in Sacramento, California on May 2!
Preserving Mayan Heritage: Native American Health Center’s Mission to Serve the Mam-Speaking Community
Mayra and Victornia are dedicated Native American Health Center (NAHC) WIC staff serving the indigenous Mam-speaking community in Oakland....
Glenn County WIC Program Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week
Glenn County had a fabulous event to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week on Thursday, August 1 in Orland, California.
9 Steps to Breastfeeding-Friendly Clinics
In these handouts, you will see steps, guidelines, and desired outcomes defining community health centers that fully support the breastfeeding dyad.
Achieving Breastfeeding Equity in California
The in-hospital support a mother receives before and after birth greatly impacts breastfeeding success. CWA and partners have developed reports and fact sheets each to highlight breastfeeding rates in California hospitals.
Lactation Support for Low-Wage Workers
Lactation accommodation is good for employers, employees, families, the economy, and society.
Sustaining Change in Challenging Times
California needs innovative breastfeeding support strategies. Advocates and policy makers must work together to develop action plans to combat potential reversals in breastfeeding rates.
Charting a New Course to Improve the Quality of Prenatal Care
The journey toward ensuring optimal prenatal care is ongoing, with continual advancements and shifts necessary to meet the evolving needs of expectant mothers.
Meeting Challenges, Managing Change: CA Hospital Breastfeeding Rates Fact Sheets
This policy update on California breastfeeding and hospital performance includes important data on exclusive breastfeeding by ethnicity and in-hospital and exclusive breastfeeding rates.
Using Data to Drive Change: California State Fact Sheets
Policymakers and advocates have relied on publicly reported data to guide, evaluate, and monitor initiatives aimed at increasing breastfeeding rates throughout our diverse state. And these efforts have led to a steady rise in in-hospital exclusive breastfeeding rates.
Bringing Breastfeeding Home: Building Communities of Care
Because hospitals may be the only places where mothers can access skilled support, many mothers struggle to meet their breastfeeding goals after they leave. Support must continue beyond the hospital walls.