Articles & Information

In addition to the information on this page, you can find extensive information on the “About Breastfeeding” pages. 

Maternity Care Practices Annotated Bibliography, 2008

Breastfeeding Report Card for 2009 (.pdf)
The breastfeeding rates for 2009 represent the final 2006 birth year data

Breastfeeding Report Card for 2008 (.pdf)
The breastfeeding rates for 2008 represent the final 2005 birth year data

Breastfeeding Report Card - United States and Washington State, 2007 (.pdf)

Flame Retardants - A Serious Concern for Mothers, Breastmilk, and Infants (.pdf)

Lactation Support is Essential; How to save your lactation program (.pdf)

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), the Nation's lead Federal agency for research on health care quality, costs, outcomes, and patient safety, has released a report on breastfeeding and health outcomes.   

Power Failure and Expressed Frozen Breastmilk (.pdf)

Breastfeeding Promotion Ideas and Activities