In this policy brief on preventing obesity in early childhood we present the need for and examples of peer counseling for breastfeeding mothers.
Increasing Exclusive Breastfeeding in WIC: The Power of Peer Counseling
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Reducing Obesity from the Start
Childhood obesity is an urgent health crisis in California. Read more in this brief.
Overcoming Barriers to Breastfeeding in Low-Income Women
Obesity risk among WIC participants is one of the most serious public health nutrition challenges facing health care providers.
Breastfeeding: The First Defense Against Obesity
In this policy brief on preventing obesity in early childhood, CWA and the UC Davis Human Lactation Center present the need for breastfeeding exclusively.