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Breastfeeding and Health Equity: A Critical Opportunity [changelabsolutions.com]

 

August is National Breastfeeding Month! We’ve created new fact sheets and infographics, as well as updated state-specific breastfeeding resources, to help you learn more about the importance of enacting policies that support breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding is a healthy practice for both mothers and children, with benefits ranging from decreased morbidity for mother and child to economic and developmental benefits that extend past infancy.  

However, mothers experience many barriers to breastfeeding, such as stigma, inequitable policies, and inhospitable health care practices.

To learn more about how to promote access to breastfeeding, check out our resources:

These resources were informed by the 10 Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, an evidence-based standard for maternal care practices in hospitals. The 10 Steps were created by Baby-Friendly USA, which implements the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative of the United Nations Children’s Fund and the World Health Organization.

These products were made possible by funding from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

Contact our team to learn how to promote breastfeeding-supportive policies and practices in your state.  

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ChangeLab Solutions creates healthier communities for all through better laws and policies. Check outTools for Change, our resource catalog, for an overview of what we offer on our website. With your help, we can make healthy changes in every community. Contact us to learn how you can get involved!

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