Breastfeeding
This is a special collection of NWA-developed resources about breastfeeding. For NWA resources on other topics, please see the NWA Resources page.
Resources in this Collection
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WIC's Promotion and Support of Breastfeeding: Making Breastfeeding Accessible and Equitable for the WIC Population
This position paper affirms NWA’s support of the WIC program’s…
Graphic / Video
How The WIC Program Supports Breastfeeding
“WIC provides nutrition and breastfeeding education, nutritious foods, and improved…
Fact Sheet
Breastfeeding Peer Counselors: A Successful Program That Should be Expanded
WIC’s Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program is a cost-effective, evidence-based resource…
Fact Sheet
Enhancing Breastfeeding Support in WIC: The Case for Increasing the Number of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants
Having access to an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)…
Fact Sheet
The Use of Banked Donor Milk in WIC
Addresses these questions: Why Use Donor Human Milk Over Infant…
Fact Sheet
NWA Statement on the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative
NWA urges all birthing hospitals and facilities adopt the Ten…
Guidance
Six Steps to Achieve Breastfeeding Goals for WIC Clinics
NWA recognizes the ongoing commitment of WIC staff to improve…
Guidance
Six Steps to Achieve Breastfeeding Goals Checklist
The Six Steps to Achieve Breastfeeding Goals for WIC Clinics…
Fact Sheet
NWA Statement on the WHO International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes
Adopted by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1981, the…
Communications
Statement on Progress Towards the Gold Standard
The following statement was made on September 10, 2016, at…