Lactation Archives - California WIC Association

California WIC Agencies Celebrate Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding Month!

Oct 1, 2025 | Announcements, Breastfeeding Support, Cultural Diversity, Family Wellness, Health and Wellness, Infant Care, Lactation, Maternal Care, Parenting, Videos, WIC Agencies, WIC Stories

In August, California WIC Local Agencies brought together community partners and families to celebrate and increase awareness about the...

Preserving Mayan Heritage: Native American Health Center’s Mission to Serve the Mam-Speaking Community

Aug 23, 2024 | Breastfeeding Support, Cultural Diversity, Family Wellness, Health and Wellness, Infant Care, Lactation, Maternal Care, Parenting, Videos, WIC Agencies, WIC Stories

Mayra and Victornia are dedicated Native American Health Center (NAHC) WIC staff serving the indigenous Mam-speaking community in Oakland....

IBCLC Workforce Overview: August 2023

Aug 1, 2023 | Health Care Reform, Lactation, Modernize WIC, Publications, Reports, WIC Resources

CWA offers an overview to better understand the need and the cost of becoming an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) for WIC.

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.

Breastfeeding Support in Medi-Cal: Large Return, Small Investment

Dec 1, 2017 | Health Care, Health Care Reform, Lactation, Nutrition, Publications, WIC Information, WIC Resources

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

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.

Impacts of Breastfeeding Support, Supplies, and Counseling on Health Insurance Premiums and Costs

May 30, 2017 | Health Care, Health Care Reform, Lactation, Nutrition, Publications, WIC Information, WIC Resources

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

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.

Bringing Breastfeeding Home: Building Communities of Care

Aug 29, 2014 | Advocacy, Breastfeeding Support, Hospital Reports, Lactation, Reports

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.