Nutrition Objective 3
Increase the Proportion of Mothers Who Breastfeed
Featured Programs & Activities
Healthy School Environments Support Breastfeeding
Making schools healthy places can benefit the babies of teachers and students. Nearly 6,000 teenaged girls give birth in Washington each year, according to 2010 figures. An estimated 3,900 teachers have babies as well. Find out how schools are supporting parenting teachers and students. more
Co-Location of Downtown Child Care Center Supports Breastfeeding
The co-location of offices and child care facilities help nursing mothers return to work. Construction of a new Public Health building in downtown Seattle included plans for a child care center space. For working women, it is an ideal situation for breastfeeding and spending break time with their infants. more
Previously Featured
Priority Recommendation A
Assure that health care settings, child care facilities, and worksite environments support breastfeeding
- Evaluation Tracks Increases in Breastfeeding
Audience:Employers, health care professionals, breastfeeding advocates
Scope: Statewide
Featured: September 2011 - IRS Allows Health Savings Account Spending on Breastfeeding Supplies
Audience: Parents, health care professionals
Scope: Statewide
Featured: March 2011 - Employer Breastfeeding Policy Resources
Audience: Employers
Scope: Statewide
Featured: Winter 2010 - US Surgeon General Supports Workplace Breastfeeding
Audience: Working mothers, infants
Scope: United States
Featured: Fall 2010 - Pregnancy Aid of Snohomish County Wins Outstanding Employer Award
Audience: Mothers, infants
Scope: Snohomish County
Featured: May 2010 - Hospital Initiative Project: Breastfeeding Partnership in Yakima
Audience: Mothers, infants
Scope: Yakima Valley
Featured: Spring 2010 - South Sound Breastfeeding Welcome Here Campaign
Audience: Mothers, infants
Scope: South Sound Region, Thurston County
Featured: Summer 2009 - Breastfeeding Protections Added to Washington State Anti-Discrimination Statutes
Audience: Mothers, infants, toddlers
Scope: State-wide
Featured: Summer 2009 - City of Tacoma: A Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace
Audience: Employees, Mothers, Families
Scope: Tacoma
Featured: Winter 2009 - Building Partnerships to Enhance Breastfeeding Support in Head Start Programs
Audience: Families enrolled in Head Start and Early Head Start programs
Scope: State-wide
Featured: Winter 2008 - Blue Bird, Inc. Recognized for Workplace Policies That Support Breastfeeding
Audience: Employees in fruit packing houses, orchards, and offices
Scope: Blue Bird, Inc. in Central Washington
Featured: Autumn 2007 - Physician Lactation Education Collaborative: Fostering Breastfeeding-Friendly
Health Care Practices and Policies
Audience: Healthcare providers
Scope: Washington State
Featured: Autumn 2007 - Moses Lake Resolution Encourages Community Support for Breastfeeding
Audience:Breastfeeding mothers, community members, businesses and other community organizations
Scope:City of Moses Lake
Featured: Autumn 2006
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