In these handouts, you will see steps, guidelines, and desired outcomes defining community health centers that fully support the breastfeeding dyad.
9 Steps to Breastfeeding-Friendly Clinics
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IBCLC Workforce Overview: August 2023
CWA offers an overview to better understand the need and the cost of becoming an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) for WIC.
Lactation Support for Low-Wage Workers
Lactation accommodation is good for employers, employees, families, the economy, and society.
Breastfeeding Support in Medi-Cal: Large Return, Small Investment
New opportunities for WIC and public health to join efforts are available now and unfolding in the future.
Impacts of Breastfeeding Support, Supplies, and Counseling on Health Insurance Premiums and Costs
New opportunities for WIC and public health to join efforts are available now and unfolding in the future.
Breastfeeding Support: Community Clinics and the ACA Requirement
New opportunities for WIC and public health to join efforts are available now and unfolding in the future.
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.
Increasing Exclusive Breastfeeding in WIC: The Power of Peer Counseling
In this policy brief on preventing obesity in early childhood we present the need for and examples of peer counseling for breastfeeding mothers.
Reducing Obesity from the Start
Childhood obesity is an urgent health crisis in California. Read more in this brief.