Lactation Archives - California WIC Association

Support AB 2160: Strengthening Breastfeeding Support for California Families

Mar 16, 2026 | Advocacy, Breastfeeding Policy, Breastfeeding Support, Lactation, Maternal Care

AB 2160 (Rodriguez) continues to move forward in the California Legislature, and the California WIC Association is proud to co-sponsor the...

Achieving Breastfeeding Equity in California

Jun 29, 2020 | Breastfeeding Policy, Breastfeeding Support, Hospital Reports, Lactation, Maternal Care, Reports

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

May 28, 2020 | Breastfeeding Support, Infant Care, Issue Briefs, Lactation, Maternal Care, Policies, Policy Briefs

Lactation accommodation is good for employers, employees, families, the economy, and society.

Charting a New Course to Improve the Quality of Prenatal Care

Jun 29, 2017 | Advocacy, Breastfeeding Policy, Breastfeeding Support, Hospital Reports, Lactation, Reports

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

Jun 29, 2016 | Advocacy, Breastfeeding Policy, Breastfeeding Support, Hospital Reports, Lactation, Policies, Reports

This policy update on California breastfeeding and hospital performance includes important data on exclusive breastfeeding by ethnicity and in-hospital and exclusive breastfeeding rates.

Nutrition and Breastfeeding Interventions Under Health Care Reform

May 1, 2012 | Breastfeeding Policy, Health Care, Health Care Reform, Lactation, Nutrition, Policies, Policy Briefs, Publications, WIC Information, WIC Resources

New opportunities for WIC and public health to join efforts are available now and unfolding in the future.

WIC WORKS: Higher Breastfeeding Rates Can Reduce Obesity

Jul 1, 2011 | Advocacy, Breastfeeding Policy, Breastfeeding Support, Infant Care, Lactation, Nutrition, Policies, Policy Briefs

Breast milk provides the perfect balance of nutrients tailored to the baby’s needs, promoting healthy growth and development.

WIC WORKS: Policy Changes Raise Breastfeeding Rates

Jul 1, 2011 | Advocacy, Breastfeeding Policy, Breastfeeding Support, Infant Care, Lactation, Nutrition, Policies, Policy Briefs

By promoting and supporting exclusive breastfeeding, we can contribute to healthier families and communities, creating a brighter future for the next generation.