Help and Information Handouts

• What to Expect in the First Week of Breastfeeding (English) (Spanish)
• How does Formula Compare to Breastfeeding? (English) (Spanish)
• Poster: " How does Formula Compare to Breastfeeding?" (English) (Spanish)

Governor's Proclamation for August 2007: "Breastfeeding Awareness Month"

• Governor's Proclamation:for Breastfeeding Awareness Month (pdf ~280kb)*

Community Breastfeeding Indicators

• Survey ended April 15, 2006. Coming Soon - New Community Breastfeeding Indicators

California WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Training Manual

• Click here to view

Lactation Accommodation Law

• Actual Language of the California Lactation Accommodation Law (Assembly Bill 1025)
• California Breastfeeding Laws and Resolutions
• Questions or Complaints Regarding the California Lactation Accommodation Law

Resources for Employers

• DHS/DIR Letter to Employers
• Minimum Requirements of the California Lactation Accommodation Law
• Other Ways to Support Breastfeeding in the Workplace
• Sample Flyer for Employee Break Rooms
• Sample Messages for Paycheck Stubs
• Developing a Breastfeeding Workplace Policy
• Setting up a "Lactation Room"
• Improving the Bottom Line for Businesses (pdf ~33kb) *
  

Resources for Employees

• Benefits of Breastfeeding (English) (Spanish)
• Working and Breastfeeding (English) (Spanish)
• Getting Ready for Child Care (English) (Spanish)
• Collecting and Storing Breastmilk (English) (Spanish)
• Sample Schedule for Expressing Breastmilk at Work (English) (Spanish)
• How to Know if Your Baby is Getting Enough Breastmilk (English) (Spanish)

Outreach Materials

• Now It's Easier to Breastfeed and Work (English) (Spanish)

OTHER RESOURCES

		Department of Health Services Lactation Rooms
		Ideas for World Breastfeeding Week (August 2002)
			Year 2001-2002 (pdf ~96kb)
			Year 2000-2001 (pdf ~96kb)
		Department of Health Services Breastfeeding Policy
		Breastfeeding Executive Summary
		Model Hospital Breastfeeding Tool Kit
		Regional Breastfeeding Coalitions in California
		Local CA County Health Jurisdiction Breastfeeding Coordinators (pdf ~37kb) 06/12/07
		Additional Funding Sources
Links to Web sites of external organizations are provided for informational purposes. WIC does not necessarily endorse these organizations or their Web sites.
Each document below is one of the following types. Click on a link for more information: [  Zip file  ]   [  PDF ]

LOCAL AGENCY RESOURCES

WIC Program Manual - Breastfeeding Promotion and Support Policies

• http://www.wicworks.ca.gov/resources/wpm/wpmIndex.asp

Breastfeeding Resource Manual Documents*

• An Overview of the WIC Breastfeeding Policies - (Power Point)
• Mission Statement English and Spanish Final (Adobe Acrobat)
• 600-10 Written BF Policy (1 Word Doc)
  -Sample Breastfeeding Promotional Policy
• 620-10 Electric Pump Loan Policy - (12 Word Doc)
     -Exhibit A1 Contractor Equipment Purchased With DHS Funds
     -Participant Handout When Should I Seek Help
     -Participant Handout When Should I Seek Help - Spanish
     -Sample Electric Breast Pump Tracking Card
     -Sample Letter Request To Return Pump
     -Sample Letter Request To Return Pump - Spanish
     -Sample Letter To Delete Pumps From Inventory
     -Sample Loan Agreement
     -Sample Participant Tracking Card
     -Sample Participant Tracking Template
     -Sample Policy And Procedures For El Breast Pump Loan
     -Sample Policy For El Breast Pump Loan Program Without Procedures
     -Sample Prioritized Criteria
     -Sample Questionnaire For Evaluating A Pump Loan Program
    - Sample Questionnaire For Evaluating A Pump Loan Program - Spanish
• Work Plans - (8 Word Docs)
     -Workplan Blank 600-10 (BF Support and Promotion)
     -Workplan Blank 610-10 (Part 1: Clinic Environment)
     -Workplan Blank 610-10 (Part 2: Employee Support)
     -Workplan Blank 620-10 (Electric Breast Pump Loan Policy)
     -Workplan Sample 600-10 (BF Support and Promotion)
     -Workplan Sample 610-10 (Part 1: Clinic Environment)
     -Workplan Sample 610-10 (Part 2: Employee Support)
     -Workplan Sample 620-10 (Electric Breast Pump Loan Policy)

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