Resources

On these pages you will find some of the many existing breastfeeding promotion Organizations & Resources. It is by no means exhaustive and it is impossible to include all of them. Those that are included have information that is relevant for the lactation professional and/or breastfeeding family. Commercial sites are only included if they are meant to assist non-profits with breastfeeding promotion efforts.

The Articles & Information page has state and national breastfeeding statistics, articles written by the BCW and significant breastfeeding research.

The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding lays out 20 action items that different sectors of society can take to help remove the barriers to breastfeeding.

Let's Move! is a campaign from First Lady Michelle Obama to reduce the childhood obesity epidemic in the United States. Supporting moms so they can breastfeed their children plays a large role in preventing  childhood obesity. There are several tools and checklists available for free for families, health care providers, schools, community leaders and more.

The new Healthy People 2020 Objectives focus attention on worksite support and maternity care practices.

World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated in the United States and in many other countries, August 1-7.  On these pages you will find information about local and regional World Breastfeeding Week activities.

Breastfeeding Educational Materials addressing a variety of topics can be ordered from WithinReach. Materials are free for Washington residents and health care providers. Breastfeeding information is also available electronically by topic.

Listen to a :30 second radio public service announcement about the 2009 Washington State Legislation making breastfeeding mothers a protected class. Listen here!