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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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....
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.
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.
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.
Nutrition and Breastfeeding Interventions Under Health Care Reform
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
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
By promoting and supporting exclusive breastfeeding, we can contribute to healthier families and communities, creating a brighter future for the next generation.
Making the Case for Breastfeeding: The Health Argument Isn’t Enough
Breastfeeding rates will never increase unless we ensure that institutions like hospitals and workplaces support breastfeeding.