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Breastfeeding Support

One of the most highly effective preventive measures a mother can take to protect the health of her infant is to breastfeed. Given the importance of breastfeeding for the health and well-being of mothers and children, it is critical that we take action across the country to support breastfeeding.ā€‹

Lactation Accommodation (PDF)

Nine Step Guide to Breastfeeding 

9 Steps To Breastfeeding Friendly: Guidelines for Community Health Centers and Outpatient Carā€‹e Settings (Guidelines)

The Guidelines provide community health centers and outpatient care settings steps to successfully implement practices and policies that protect, promote and support breastfeeding. The guidelines also provide a framework for creating and sustaining a community-based, university accessible, quality care and support system for breastfeeding mothers and their families. ā€‹

For more information regarding the Breastfeeding Support, contact Linda.Cowling@cdph.ca.gov.

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