Publication Date
February 1, 2011
Type
Topics
Guidance
Six Steps to Achieve Breastfeeding Goals for WIC Clinics
By National WIC Association
NWA recognizes the ongoing commitment of WIC staff to improve and sustain breastfeeding rates. The Six Steps to Achieve Breastfeeding Goals for WIC Clinics is an integral part of the NWA Breastfeeding Strategic Plan to assist agencies to achieve these goals.
Goals:
- To offer practical suggestions to increase exclusive breastfeeding initiation and duration among WIC participants.
- To promote and create internal and external environments that support exclusive breastfeeding.
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Date Added
April 24, 2019
Citation
National WIC Association (2011). Available online: https://s3.amazonaws.com/aws.upl/nwica.org/six_steps_to_achieve_breastfeeding2.pdf
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