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Simple things you can do to promote breastfeeding in your community
<http://www.babyfriendlyusa.org/eng/images/bullet2.gif> Smile at
every mother you see breastfeeding, and give her a "thumbs up." If the
situation permits, compliment her on her choice to breastfeed and/or comment
on how wonderful it is to see a mother breastfeeding
<http://www.babyfriendlyusa.org/eng/images/bullet2.gif> Thank the
management of eating establishments, stores, and public facilities that
treat breastfeeding mothers and babies with respect
<http://www.babyfriendlyusa.org/eng/images/bullet2.gif> Check to see
if the place of worship, club, gym, library, and other gathering places you
regularly attend is supportive of women who breastfeed. Find out if a place
is provided for mothers to comfortably nurse their babies. If improvements
are needed, help them to understand how breastfeeding benefits the whole
community
<http://www.babyfriendlyusa.org/eng/images/bullet2.gif> Donate a
book or video on breastfeeding to your local public library. Suggest other
materials on breastfeeding for the library to purchase
<http://www.babyfriendlyusa.org/eng/images/bullet2.gif> Ask if local
programs for pregnant teens offer information on breastfeeding. If not,
suggest the program contact a local La Leche League Leader, International
Board Certified Lactation Consultant or other breastfeeding specialist for
help in setting up a perinatal breastfeeding support program
<http://www.babyfriendlyusa.org/eng/images/bullet2.gif> Take a look
at the health, nutrition, and child care materials offered by your school
district to see if breastfeeding is included. Suggest to the school board,
principals, and teachers of relevant classes that accurate information on
breastfeeding is important to future parents
<http://www.babyfriendlyusa.org/eng/images/bullet2.gif> Look around
health care waiting rooms to see if there are breastfeeding materials
produced by infant formula manufacturers. When the health care provider
recommends breastfeeding, the presence of these materials sends a mixed
message to new parents
<http://www.babyfriendlyusa.org/eng/images/bullet2.gif> Encourage
your local hospital(s) and birth center(s) to join the Baby-Friendly
Hospital Initiative
<http://www.babyfriendlyusa.org/eng/images/bullet2.gif> Call your
health insurance company and ask what services they cover for breastfeeding
mothers and babies. Encourage expanded coverage for breastfeeding-related
services
<http://www.babyfriendlyusa.org/eng/images/bullet2.gif> Ask any
group of which you are a member to schedule a presentation on "how
breastfeeding benefits the community" as a topic of discussion or speech.
Local La Leche League Leaders and International Board Certified Lactation
Consultants can help you locate an appropriate speaker
<http://www.babyfriendlyusa.org/eng/images/bullet2.gif> Before
giving to a hunger campaign, find out if they support breastfeeding Write to
the organization suggesting that breastfeeding is an essential key to
solving the problem of hunger
<http://www.babyfriendlyusa.org/eng/images/bullet2.gif> Join others
in your community in the celebration of World Breastfeeding Week, held
annually August 1-7. Look for local activities and events in which to
participate
Adapted from "Did You Know Breastfeeding Makes a Difference?" written by La
Leche League, the International Lactation Consultant Association, and the
National Alliance for Breastfeeding Advocacy.
Cindy Curtis RN IBCLC
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