Resources and Technical Assistance for Developing Hospital Policies that Support Breastfeeding
CDPH Breastfeeding Website
The
CDPH Breastfeeding website, includes a variety of resources:
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In-Hospital Breastfeeding Initiation Data
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Breastfeeding Model Hospital Policy Recommendations, Fourth Edition 2022
Local Breastfeeding Coalitions and Coordinators
The CDPH/MCAH urges all labor and delivery facilities to work with their
local breastfeeding coalition and/or their
local health jurisdiction breastfeeding coordinator to address barriers to individuals chestfeeding or breastfeeding, exclusively.
Regional Perinatal Programs of California (RPPC)
RPPC is a network of regional public health consultants that promote access to risk appropriate perinatal care for pregnant persons and their infants. These consultants can assist hospitals in implementing breastfeeding quality improvement. The contact information for each region's RPPC Coordinator can be found on the
RPPC website.
Women, Infants and Children (WIC):
WIC provides prenatal breastfeeding education, breast pumps when needed, and peer counselors to support breastfeeding mothers in certain areas. WIC Regional Breastfeeding Liaisons (RBLs) work with healthcare providers, hospitals, employers, and the community to ensure inclusive breastfeeding support. To find a WIC RBL near you, contact your WIC Local Agency. To find a WIC site near your hospital, use the
WIC Office Locator search function.
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