Annotation: This kit, which is geared toward health professionals, provides information in key topic areas related to breastfeeding, including management strategies for common breastfeeding challenges. The kit includes a CD-ROM with speaker notes for each slide on the CD-ROM, as well as a poster/brochure titled Ten Steps to Support Parents' Choice to Breastfeed Their Baby. This brochure/poster outlines the steps a practice can take to actively support parents' decision to breastfeed.

Contact: National Women's Health Information Center, 8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031, Telephone: (800) 994-9662 Secondary Telephone: (888) 220-5446 Fax: (703) 560-6598 Web Site: http://www.womenshealth.gov Available at no charge.

Keywords: Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding promotion, Breastfeeding promotion programs, CD-ROMs

Annotation: This manual is designed to assist the general pediatrician in integrating breastfeeding evaluation, intervention, and anticipatory guidance into routine well-child visits. In addition, it provides information regarding interventions for some breastfeeding problems. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: American Academy of Pediatrics, 141 Northwest Point Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098, Telephone: (847) 434-4000 Secondary Telephone: (800) 433-9016 Fax: (847) 434-8000 Web Site: http://www.aap.org $24.95 plus shipping and handling; includes "Checklists for Breastfeeding Health Supervision". Document Number: ISBN 1-58110-035-3.

Keywords: Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding promotion, Health supervision, Pediatric care

Annotation: These guidelines provide brief descriptions of breastfeeding issues to be addressed in each of the infant health supervision visits during the first twelve months and in the prenatal visit. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: American Academy of Pediatrics, 141 Northwest Point Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098, Telephone: (847) 434-4000 Secondary Telephone: (800) 433-9016 Fax: (847) 434-8000 Web Site: http://www.aap.org Free with purchase of "Breastfeeding Health Supervision". Document Number: ISBN 1-58110-035-3.

Keywords: Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding promotion, Guidelines, Health supervision

Annotation: This document, which is intended for child care providers, state regulators, health consultants, and parents, is a compilation of the standards for reducing the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in child care settings. The standards are taken from Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards for Out-of-Home Child Care Programs, 2nd edition, which was released by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Public Health Assocation, the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, and the National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care in January 2002. This document discusses (1) caregiver qualifications, (2) caregiver training, (3) proper sleep position, (4) reporting illness and death, (5) breastfeeding, (6) bedding, and (7) related health policies. An index is included.

Contact: National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center at Fitzsimmons, Campus Mail Stop F541, P.O. Box 6511, Aurora, CO 80045, Telephone: (800) 598-5437 Secondary Telephone: (800) 598-KIDS Fax: (303) 724-0960 E-mail: info@nrckids.org Web Site: http://nrckids.org/ Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Breastfeeding, Child care, Health policy, SIDS, Safety, Sleep position, Standards, Training

Annotation: This brochure lists ten steps that health professionals can take to support parents' choice to breastfeed. For each step, several bullets provide specific suggestions for encouraging breastfeeding.

Contact: American Academy of Pediatrics, 141 Northwest Point Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098, Telephone: (847) 434-4000 Secondary Telephone: (800) 433-9016 Fax: (847) 434-8000 Web Site: http://www.aap.org Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding promotion, Brochures, Health personnel, Infant health, Maternal health

Annotation: This revised policy statement cites substantial new research on the importance of breastfeeding and sets forth principles to guide pediatricians and other health professionals in assisting women and children in the initiation and maintenance of breastfeeding. It includes information on child, maternal, and community health benefits of breastfeeding; contraindications to breastfeeding; recommendations on breastfeeding for healthy term infants and high-risk infants; and the role of pediatricians and other health professionals in protecting, promoting, and supporting breastfeeding. The policy statement emphasizes the central role of the pediatrician in coordinating breastfeeding management and providing a medical home for the child. The statement lists members of the Section on Breastfeeding and extensive references.

Contact: American Academy of Pediatrics, 141 Northwest Point Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098, Telephone: (847) 434-4000 Secondary Telephone: (800) 433-9016 Fax: (847) 434-8000 Web Site: http://www.aap.org Contact for cost information.

Keywords: Breastfeeding, Health policy, Health promotion, Infant feeding, Pediatricians, Primary care, Public policy, Role

Annotation: This document contains guidelines outlining evidence-based assessment and intervention parameters designed to assist health care providers who care for breastfeeding mothers and their infants, women who are considering breast-feeding, or those who are planning to breastfeed. The guidelines provide information to support and guide women during the preconception, prenatal, and postpartum periods. Topics include trends in breastfeeding, the benefits to both infant and mother, breastfeeding promotion, and management and research in breastfeeding, and benefits to vulnerable and preterm infants. References are provided along with a continuing nursing education credit application, post test questions, and a participant evaluation form.

Contact: Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, 2000 L Street, N.W., Suite 740, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 261-2400 Secondary Telephone: (800) 673-8499 Fax: (202) 728-0575 E-mail: customerservice@awhonn.org Web Site: http://www.awhonn.org $53.95 for non-members, $34.95 for AWHONN members, plus shipping and handling.

Keywords: Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding promotion, Continuing education, Guidelines, Infant health, Maternal health, Nursing education, Resources for professionals, Trends

Contact: Best Start Social Marketing, 4809 E. Busch Boulevard, Suite 104, Tampa, FL 33617, Telephone: (813) 971-2119 Secondary Telephone: (800) 277-4975 Fax: (813) 971-2280 E-mail: beststart@beststartinc.org $72.00 plus shipping and handling.

Keywords: Audiovisual materials, Breastfeeding, Counseling, Lactation management, Training materials, WIC Program

Annotation: This catalog lists television public service announcements, videotapes, posters, and pamphlets developed for use by WIC and other perinatal care organizations to help break down the barriers to breast feeding and communicate its benefits for economically disadvantaged mothers. Spanish language, Native American, and low-literacy versions of materials are available. This catalog was formerly titled "Catalog: Promotional and educational materials".

Contact: Best Start Social Marketing, 4809 E. Busch Boulevard, Suite 104, Tampa, FL 33617, Telephone: (813) 971-2119 Secondary Telephone: (800) 277-4975 Fax: (813) 971-2280 E-mail: beststart@beststartinc.org Available at no charge.

Keywords: Breast feeding, Breast feeding promotion, Infant health, Low literacy materials, Spanish language materials

Annotation: This report summarizes key findings from the American Association of Health Plans' (AAHP's) assessment of eight health plans that have implemented innovative programs to promote breastfeeding among enrollees. The report also highlights three health plans that have demonstrated their commitment to breastfeeding promotion through programs for their own employees. The report also includes an executive summary, a discussion of the study methodology and findings, and references. Two appendices include a list of AAHP's Women's Health Subcommittee members and a list of the Breastfeeding Monograph Review Committee members.

Contact: National Women's Health Information Center, 8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031, Telephone: (800) 994-9662 Secondary Telephone: (888) 220-5446 Fax: (703) 560-6598 Web Site: http://www.womenshealth.gov Available at no charge; also available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding promotion programs, Employer initiatives, Enrollees, Health insurance, Infant health, Women's health

Annotation: This Web site hosts text, links, and multimedia resources on breastfeeding benefits, methods, myths and facts, as well as breastfeeding advocacy materials, materials for fathers, and links to similar organizations. Materials include brochures for families, a rap DVD and other videos available for purchase, and free videos and materials from the WIC program.

Contact: California Department of Public Health, Sacramento, CA Telephone: (916) 558-1784 Web Site: http://www.cdph.ca.gov Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Advocacy, Audiovisual materials, Blacks, Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding promotion programs, Consumer education materials, Infant nutrition, Infants, Information networks, Multimedia

Annotation: This report examines how policies directly influence breastfeeding behaviors It summarizes how breastfeeding affects infant and mother health, where and how some hospitals are lagging in encouraging breastfeeding, and where and how California hospitals can improve supports for breastfeeding.

Contact: California WIC Association, 1107 Ninth Street, Suite 625, Sacramento, CA 95814, Telephone: (916) 448-2280 Fax: (916) 448-7826 E-mail: ltrue@calwic.org Web Site: http://www.calwic.org Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding promotion, California, Hospitals

Annotation: This report describes breastfeeding outcome indicators and processes that states use to promote breastfeeding, including birth facility, professional, and mother-to-mother support; legislation; and infrastructure. GTables present national and state data on these indicators. A list of data sources is also provided.

Contact: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30333, Telephone: (404) 639-3534 Secondary Telephone: (800) 311-3435 E-mail: cdc@cdcinfo.gov Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Breastfeeding promotion, Hospitals, Legislation, Measures, Parent support services, State programs, Statistical data

Annotation: The objective of this paper is to estimate the effect of participation in WIC on two important health investments that take place during the first year of life: the initiation and persistence of breastfeeding and well child care. The study uses 1999-2000 survey data on low-income, unmarried mothers living in 20 urban areas across the country. The survey responses are sampled so that their children represent all nonmarital births in the United States with populations over 200, 000.

Contact: Princeton University, Bendheim-Thoman Center for Research on Child Wellbeing, Wallace Hall, Princeton, NJ 08544, Telephone: (609) 258-5894 Fax: (609) 258-5804 E-mail: crcw@opr.princeton.edu Web Site: http://crcw.princeton.edu Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Breastfeeding, Data, Infant health, Low income groups, Maternal health, Research, Single parents, Surveys, Urban population, WIC Program, Well infant exams

Annotation: This paper lists and analyzes state legislation that protects, promotes, and supports breastfeeding. Part 1 discusses state breastfeeding legislation. Part 2 discusses state maternity leave legislation. The paper includes appendices: a state-by-state list of enacted breastfeeding legislation (summarized), a state-by-state list of enacted breastfeeding legislation (by category), and a table showing an analysis of legislation broken down by category.

Contact: U. S. Breastfeeding Committee, 2025 M Street, N.W., Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 367-1132 Fax: (202) 367-2132 E-mail: info@usbreastfeeding.org Web Site: http://www.usbreastfeeding.org Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding promotion, Parental leave, State legislation

Annotation: This brochure presents key findings from a project to assess the level of non-compliance in the U.S. with the International Code of Marketing of Breast Milk, as part of an international monitoring project. It lists what the code says and what companies do, and includes key points from the monitoring project. An insert lists individual, local, state, and national actions that can be done to eliminate formula dependency.

Contact: National Alliance for Breastfeeding Advocacy, 9684 Oak Hill Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21042-6321, Telephone: (410) 995-3726 E-mail: Barbara@naba-breastfeeding.org Web Site: http://naba-breastfeeding.org $1.00 plus shipping.

Keywords: Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding promotion, Infant formula, Infant nutrition, Marketing

Annotation: This document announces the Research Roundtable describing research on the effects of distributing comercial infant formulas materials to pregnant women in obstetric offices and of offering noncomercial infant feeding materials that conform to World Health Organization codes for marketing breastmilk substitutes on breastfeeding initiation and duration. The Web site offers print materials including an overview of the study, presenter contact information, an HTML version of the reactor's remarks and a list of resources a nd references. The audiovisual portion of the program includes slideshows, Powerpoint presentations, a quicktime version of the reactor's presentation, and an audio recording of the session. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: Maternal and Child Health Library at Georgetown University, Box 571272, Washington, DC 20057-1272, Telephone: (202) 784-9770 Fax: (202) 784-9777 E-mail: mchgroup@georgetown.edu Web Site: http://www.mchlibrary.info Available for loan.

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Keywords: Breastfeeding, Infant formula, Infant nutrition, Infants, MCH research

Annotation: This paper provides model hospital hospital recommendations for providing breastfeeding support to new mothers. The paper includes a list of ten policy recommendations that are designed to give basic information and guidance to perinatal professionals who wish to revise policies that affect breastfeeding mothers. Following the list is an expanded explanation of each recommendation, including information on intervention and management, rationales, and references.

Contact: California Department of Public Health, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health Program, MS 8305, P.O. Box 997420, Sacramento, CA 95899-7420, Telephone: (866) 241-0395 Fax: (916) 650-0305 E-mail: mchinet@cdph.ca.gov Web Site: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/MCAH/Pages/default.aspx Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Breastfeeding promotion, Guidelines, Hospitals, Infant health, Newborns, Nutrition policy

Annotation: This fact sheet outlines standards of practice for individuals certified by the International Lactation Consultant Association to assure quality practice and service to clients, families, and other health care professionals. It address four areas: (1) professional responsibilities, (2) legal considerations, (3) clinical practice, and (4) breastfeeding education and counseling.

Contact: International Lactation Consultant Association, 1500 Sunday Drive, Suite 102, Raleigh, NC 27607, Telephone: (919) 861-5577 Fax: (919) 787-4916 E-mail: info@ilca.org Web Site: http://www.ilca.org Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Breastfeeding, Lactation, Lactation specialists, Nutrition counseling, Professional education, Professional training, Resources for professionals

Annotation: These breastfeeding promotion and support protocols were developed to assist health professionals in providing consistent information to all pregnant and breastfeeding women. The protocols address preparation for breastfeeding, getting started, nutrition and exercise during breastfeeding, combining breastfeeding with employment or school, and solving common breastfeeding problems. Each chapter contains topics designed to be shared with all pregnant and breastfeeding women and topics that are optional depending on the woman's needs and interests. Appendices include breastfeeding support contacts in Iowa and client teaching tools.

Contact: Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa WIC Program, Lucas State Office Building, 321 East 12th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319, Telephone: (800) 532-1579 Web Site: http://www.idph.state.ia.us/wic Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Bibliographies, Breastfeeding, Iowa, WIC Program

Annotation: These breastfeeding promotion and support guidelines were developed to assist health professionals in providing information to generally healthy mothers and babies in the WIC program in Iowa. The protocols address preparation for breastfeeding, getting started, the first few weeks, continuing breastfeeding, and special circumstances. Each chapter contains topics designed to be shared with all pregnant and breastfeeding women and topics that are optional depending on the woman's needs and interests. A list of resources cited within the protocols along with the addresses where they can be obtained is located in Appendix B.

Contact: Iowa Department of Public Health, Iowa WIC Program, Lucas State Office Building, 321 East 12th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319, Telephone: (800) 532-1579 Web Site: http://www.idph.state.ia.us/wic Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding promotion, Infant feeding, Iowa, Protocols

Annotation: This paper uses data from the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study to test the hypothesis that (1) the Hispanic paradox extends to breastfeeding and (2) acculturation accounts for part of the paradox. The Hispanic paradox refers to the fact that Hispanics, especially recent immigrants, have remarkably good health outcomes given their low socioeconomic status and other classic risk factors. The paper provides background; discusses the data, variables, and methods; and includes results and a discussion. Statistical information is presented in tables and figures at the end of paper. The paper includes one appendix: results of pooled-sample logistic regression analyses predicting breastfeeding. References and footnotes are included.

Contact: Princeton University, Bendheim-Thoman Center for Research on Child Wellbeing, Wallace Hall, Princeton, NJ 08544, Telephone: (609) 258-5894 Fax: (609) 258-5804 E-mail: crcw@opr.princeton.edu Web Site: http://crcw.princeton.edu Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Acculturation, Breastfeeding, Child health, Cultural factors, Economic factors, Families, Health behavior, Hispanic Americans, Immigrants, Low income groups, Racial factors, Risk factors

Annotation: This report presents key findings from eight focus groups held to gain an in-depth understanding of how community health workers (CHWs) think about using technology in their jobs and how they could be further supported in their efforts to promote breastfeeding. The following topics are addressed: (1) providing ongoing education and training for CHWs, (2) providing culturally and age-appropriate educational materials for CHWs, (3) enhancing access to CHWs for mothers as well as hospitals and other service providers, (4) increasing public awareness of breastfeeding, (5) providing ongoing education and support for parents, (6) involving fathers, grandparents, and other family members in breastfeeding education, and (7) addressing mothers' other basic needs and priorities.

Contact: National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition, 2000 North Beauregard Street, Sixth Floor, Alexandria, VA 22311-1748, Telephone: (703) 837-4792 Fax: (703) 684-5968 E-mail: info@hmhb.org Web Site: http://www.hmhb.org Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Access to health care, Breastfeeding promotion, Community health services, Cultural factors, Education, Families, Fathers, Focus groups, Grandparents, Health personnel, Hospitals, Infants, Mothers, Parent support services, Service delivery, Technology, Training

Annotation: This report gives information on the health and economic benefits of breastfeeding. The report lists both the short term and the long term health benefits to the mother and the baby. Several examples of health benefits also include information on costs saved due to breastfeeding. Also included are suggestions to health services providers of ways to encourage and support new mothers who breastfeed. The report includes a January 1998 update, and a bibliography.

Contact: Health Education Associates, 327 Quaker Meeting House Road, East Sandwich, MA 02537-1300, Telephone: (508) 888-8044 Secondary Telephone: (888) 888-8077 Fax: (508) 888-8050 E-mail: info@healthed.cc Web Site: http://www.healthed.cc $25.00.

Keywords: Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding promotion, Cost effectiveness, Economic factors, Infant health, Infant nutrition

Annotation: This annotated bibliography provides scientific and epidemiological evidence in support of global efforts to support breastfeeding and the beneficial effects on child development. Topics include breastfeeding effects on infant and child morbidity, mortality, intellectual and motor development, chronic diseases, maternal health, and economic benefits. Each entry provides a full citation; the country studied along with the setting and study design; and annotations on breastfeeding definitions used, outcome measures, results, and methodological issues. An index is provided as well as an extensive section of tables outlining research by condition.

Contact: Pan American Health Organization, 525 23rd Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20037, Telephone: (202) 974-3000 Fax: (202) 974-3608 E-mail: webmaster@paho.org Web Site: http://www.paho.org Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Bibliographies, Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding promotion, Child development, Child health, Economic factors, Health promotion, Infant health, Infant mortality, Infant nutrition, International health, Maternal health, Surveys

Annotation: This blueprint, which provides information on the importance of breastfeeding for both mothers and infants, incorporates input from a broad spectrum of community, state, and national stakeholders and experts and is intended to serve as a guide for North Carolina communities, health care systems, professional societies, academic and training programs, workplaces, and child care facilities to support, promote, and protect breastfeeding. The document discusses benefits to and barriers of breastfeeding, provides recommendations, and discusses ways to translate recommendations into action.

Contact: North Carolina Division of Public Health, Nutrition Services Branch, 1914 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1914, Telephone: (919) 707-5799 Fax: (919) 870-4818 E-mail: nutritionnc.feedback@dhhs.nc.gov Web Site: http://www.nutritionnc.com Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding promotion, Child health, Infant health, Mothers, North Carolina, State initiatives, Women's health, Working mothers

Annotation: This report summarizes information on breastfeeding rates in the United States based on data from the 1999-2006 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The following topics are discussed: (1) have breastfeeding rates in the United States changed over time? (2) Are children from some population subgroups more likely to be breastfed than others? (3) Do breastfeeding rates differ by other sociodemographic characteristics? and (4) Has there been a change in the United States in the proportion of infants who are still breastfed at age 6 months? A summary, definitions, data sources and methods, and references are provided. Statistics information is presented in figures throughout the report.

Contact: National Center for Health Statistics, 3311 Toledo Road, Hyattsville, MD 20782, Telephone: (301) 458-4000 Secondary Telephone: (800) 232-4636 Fax: (301) 458-4020 E-mail: nchsquery@cdc.gov Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Age factors, Breastfeeding, Economic factors, Infant health, Nutrition, Racial factors, Statistics, Trends

Annotation: This summary provides information on state laws with language specifically allowing women to breastfeed in any public or private location, in the workplace, exempting breastfeeding mothers from jury duty, or have implemented or encouraged the development of a breastfeeding awareness education campaign, as well as other laws unique to individual states. Legislative codes are cited in each entry along with a brief summary.

Contact: National Conference of State Legislatures, 7700 East First Place, Denver, CO 80230, Telephone: (303) 364-7700 Secondary Telephone: (303) 364-7812 Fax: (303) 364-7800 E-mail: ncslnet-admin@ncsl.org Web Site: http://www.ncsl.org Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Breastfeeding, State legislation

Annotation: This fact sheet provides brief descriptions of various successful state and local Healthy Mothers Health Babies (HMHB) coalition programs and what makes each of them unique. The following HMHB coalitions are described: the Georgia state and Kern County, California programs on breastfeeding promotion; the Montana and Arizona programs on child passenger safety; the Washington state program on immunization; the Connecticut program on folic acid awareness; the Illinois state program on oral health; the Palm Beach County, Florida program on father and male involvement in child development; and the Pennsylvania program for community health outreach for expecting mothers and new families. Each entry provides contact information.

Contact: National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition, 2000 North Beauregard Street, Sixth Floor, Alexandria, VA 22311-1748, Telephone: (703) 837-4792 Fax: (703) 684-5968 E-mail: info@hmhb.org Web Site: http://www.hmhb.org Available at no charge.

Keywords: Arizona, Breastfeeding promotion programs, California, Child safety, Community programs, Connecticut, Father child relations, Florida, Folic acid, Georgia, Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition, Illinois, Immunization, Montana, Oral health, Outreach, Pennsylvania, Program evaluation, Public private partnerships, State programs, Washington

Annotation: These materials are from The Northside Breastfeeding Campaign, a comprehensive, community based breastfeeding promotion project, tailored to reach the African American population in the Near North community of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The League of Catholic Women sponsored the campaign, with evaluation funding provided by a grant from the Allina Foundation. The project was funded from January 1, 1998 to February 1, 2000. Participants in the campaign included members of the community, representatives from WIC, two hospitals, several clinics/health centers, and a Way to Grow program. Materials included in this packet are: a media plan; a final report; a packet of promotional materials with posters, pamphlets, and brochures; electronic files for reproducible pamphlets, etc. on CD-ROM. The electronic files contain posters (Faster Easier; Healthier Babies; Get Back in Shape); breastfeeding pamphlets (Breastfeeding Benefits, a multifold promotional; Breastfeeding, an informational pamphlet) and are provided for any nonprofit organization interested in printing its own materials. The League of Catholic Women gives complete permission for use of the materials by any nonprofit organization to promote breastfeeding.

Contact: League of Catholic Women, 207 South Ninth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, Telephone: (612) 332-2649 Fax: (612) 332-2668 E-mail: webmaster@mplsleagcatholicwomen.org Web Site: http://www.mplsleagcatholicwomen.org/index.htm Available at no charge.

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Keywords: Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding promotion, Brochures, CD-ROMs, Infant health promotion, Information dissemination, Pamphlets

Annotation: This binder contains materials from the Back to Basics Breastfeeding Management Seminar sponsored by the Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Nutritional Services, and held in fall 1999. Conference session topics include the evolution of infant and breast feeding, enabling informed decisions through counseling, the cycle of breastfeeding, prenatal breastfeeding education in the WIC setting, postpartum education, and back to school/work. Two additional concurrent session tracks focus on solving basic maternal and infant breastfeeding problems (for the health professional) and issues for support staff on the WIC program, counseling tips on breastfeeding concerns, respecting infant feeding choice and responding to requests for formula. The final section addresses networking and support systems to promote breastfeeding. Also provided are 10 separate brochures for educating consumers on the benefits of breastfeeding, proper nutrition during lactation, a breastfeeding pocket card, and a product brochure on breast pumps.

Keywords: Breastfeeding, Conferences, Consumer education materials, Ohio, Resources for professionals

Annotation: This book provides health care professionals and students in all specialties with a teaching and reference aid to enhance their knowledge of breastfeeding physiology and clinical practice to encourage and support breastfeeding. Introductory chapters discuss epidemiology, the importance of breastfeeding, and anatomy and physiology. Additional chapter topics include maternal and infant contraindications, breastfeeding techniques, feeding patterns, nursing refusal, insufficient milk syndrome, complementary feeding, milk expression, bottle-feeding, breast evaluation while nursing, and infants with special needs. Appendices provide information on additional breastfeeding resources, policy statements on breastfeeding and the use of human milk and the transfer of drugs and other chemicals into human milk, and an educational bulletin on maternal and infant aspects of breastfeeding. An index concludes the book. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: American Academy of Pediatrics, 141 Northwest Point Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098, Telephone: (847) 434-4000 Secondary Telephone: (800) 433-9016 Fax: (847) 434-8000 Web Site: http://www.aap.org $44.95, plus shipping and handling. Document Number: ISBN 1-58110-090-6.

Keywords: Breastfeeding, Child nutrition, Complementary feeding, Health promotion, Infant feeding, Infant nutrition, Lactation, Lactation management, Maternal health, Resources for professionals

Annotation: This guide provides state and local community members with information to help them choose a breastfeeding intervention that best meets their needs. Included in the guide are all types of breastfeeding interventions that have been received by the Cochrane Collaboration and published through the Cochrane Library. The chapters in the guide are divided into two sections based on evidence for effectiveness. In the first section, the evidence is significant; in the second, it is limited. Section 1 includes the following categories: (1) maternity care practices, support for breastfeeding in the workplace, (3) peer support, (4) educating mothers, (5) professional support, and (6) media and social marketing. Section 2 includes the following categories:(1) countermarketing and the WHO International Code, (2) professional education, (3) public acceptance, and (4) hotlines and other information resources. A list of references is included. The guide includes two appendices: (1) expert panel and (2) glossary.

Contact: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30333, Telephone: (404) 639-3534 Secondary Telephone: (800) 311-3435 E-mail: cdc@cdcinfo.gov Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov Available at no charge; also available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding promotion, Breastfeeding promotion programs, Education, Evidence based medicine, Hotlines, Interventions, Literature reviews, Marketing, Peer support programs, Working mothers

Annotation: This report describes a study that researched the following: (1) factors that support breastfeeding families or make breastfeeding difficult for families in Los Angeles; (2) existing breastfeeding capacity, resources, and needs for breastfeeding support in Los Angeles; and (3) potential strategies for developing a breastfeeding-integrated pathway and a framework for linking resources that protect and support breastfeeding at all levels for families in Los Angeles County. The report discusses (1) the benefits of breastfeeding and its history; (2) current initiation and duration rates of breastfeeding in the nation, in California, and in Los Angeles County; (3) critical pathways to successful breastfeeding, (4) Los Angeles breastfeeding assessment: key findings; and (5) possible strategies and activities. Twelve appendices include statistical information, lists of key informant organizations, California breastfeeding legislation, 10 steps to successful breastfeeding, and California's Lactation Accommodation Act. References and a conclusion are included.

Contact: UCLA Center for Healthier Children, Families and Communities, University of California, Los Angeles, 10990 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 900, Los Angeles, CA 90024, Telephone: (310) 794-2583 Fax: (310) 794-2728 E-mail: chcfc@ucla.edu Web Site: http://www.healthychild.ucla.edu Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding promotion, California, Families, Family support programs, Infant health, Local programs, Needs assessment, Research, Women's health

Annotation: This report presents the strategic plan of the United States Breastfeeding Committee to promote breastfeeding in the United States. It contains sections on the mission and vision of the plan and details specific goals. These goals are: to assure access to comprehensive, current, and culturally appropriate lactation care and services for all women, children and families; to ensure that breastfeeding is recognized as the normal and preferred method of feeding infants and young children; to ensure that all federal, state, and local laws relating to child welfare and family law recognize and support the importance and practice of breastfeeding; and to increase protection, promotion and support for breastfeeding mothers in the workforce. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: U. S. Breastfeeding Committee, 2025 M Street, N.W., Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 367-1132 Fax: (202) 367-2132 E-mail: info@usbreastfeeding.org Web Site: http://www.usbreastfeeding.org Available at no charge; also available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Breastfeeding promotion, Infant health, Infant nutrition, Strategic plans

Annotation: This fact sheet gives information that highlights the importance of breastfeeding to infant health during an emergency and advises relief organizations and health care providers on how they can support breastfeeding before and during an emergency. The fact sheet lists links to several organizations that can provide more information and resources.

Contact: U. S. Breastfeeding Committee, 2025 M Street, N.W., Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 367-1132 Fax: (202) 367-2132 E-mail: info@usbreastfeeding.org Web Site: http://www.usbreastfeeding.org Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Breastfeeding promotion, Educational materials, Emergencies

Annotation: This report discusses the economic benefits of breastfeeding. Topics discussed include the medical costs of not breastfeeding, the nonmedical costs of artificial feeding, other costs of not breastfeeding, investing in supporting breastfeeding, and what's needed to increase the incidence and duration of breastfeeding. The report concludes with a list of references.

Contact: U. S. Breastfeeding Committee, 2025 M Street, N.W., Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 367-1132 Fax: (202) 367-2132 E-mail: info@usbreastfeeding.org Web Site: http://www.usbreastfeeding.org Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding promotion, Costs, Infant formula, Infant health, Women's health

Annotation: This fact sheet discusses the impact of not breastfeeding infants on the short- and long-term health of the child, family economics, and future national economics due to higher costs for additional needed health services, loss of productivity in the workforce by parents and the child as an adult, and other strains on the national economy. It outlines programs of the federal government in supporting breastfeeding and what is needed to achieve national goal for increasing the incidence and duration of breastfeeding. References conclude the fact sheet. [Funded in part by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Contact: U. S. Breastfeeding Committee, 2025 M Street, N.W., Suite 800, Washington, DC 20036, Telephone: (202) 367-1132 Fax: (202) 367-2132 E-mail: info@usbreastfeeding.org Web Site: http://www.usbreastfeeding.org Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding promotion, Cost effectiveness, Costs, Infant health, Infant nutrition, National programs

Annotation: This document introduces an action plan to encourage breastfeeding that is based on education, training, awareness, support and research. Topics covered include: breastfeeding as a public health challenge; benefits of breastfeeding; cautions about breastfeeding; facilitation and support for breastfeeding; major Health and Human Services breastfeeding activities in the 1990s; and a blueprint for action on breastfeeding. References are provided. Appendices address environmental pollutants that may be found in human milk and Breast Feeding in the United States: A Strategic Plan.

Contact: National Women's Health Information Center, 8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031, Telephone: (800) 994-9662 Secondary Telephone: (888) 220-5446 Fax: (703) 560-6598 Web Site: http://www.womenshealth.gov Available at no charge; also available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding promotion, Infant health, Maternal health, Socioeconomic factors

Annotation: This CD-ROM illustrates how the WIC program supports and promotes breastfeeding through peer counseling programs, breastfeeding classes, and other efforts. The 8 minute video features testimony from WIC medical professionals and consumers enrolled in the WIC program and invites other organizations to partner with WIC.

Contact: U.S. Food and Nutrition Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302, Web Site: http://www.fns.usda.gov/fns Available at no charge from the Web site; single copies available at no charge.

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Keywords: Breastfeeding promotion programs, WIC program

Annotation: This report describes the findings of a Congressionally requested study to review the potential impact of infant formula marketing on breastfeeding rates, especially for infants in the WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) program. Topics include an estimate of breastfeeding rates for infants in the general population and for infants on WIC, and how these rates compare to recommended breastfeeding rates; how infant formula is marketed to women in general and to women on WIC in particular; and what is known about the impact of infant formula marketing. Topics also include the benefits of breastfeeding, WIC and infant formula, efforts to limit formula advertising, breastfeeding trends, and formula marketing and the use of WIC trademarks. Conclusions and an agency recommendation are provided along with appendices on advertising data and a literature review.

Contact: U.S. Government Accountability Office, 441 G Street, N.W., Room LM, Washington, DC 20548, Telephone: (202) 512-3000 E-mail: contact@gao.gov Web Site: http://www.gao.gov Available at no charge; also available at no charge from the Web site. Document Number: GAO-06-282.

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Keywords: Breastfeeding, Infant feeding, Infant formula, Infant nutrition, Marketing, WIC program

Annotation: This fact sheet, which provides an overview of recommendations for behavioral interventions to promote breastfeeding, answers the questions (1) what does the USPSTF recommend, (2) what are the characteristics of effective breastfeeding programs, (3) what is the effectiveness of counseling to promote breastfeeding, and (4) what is the role of primary care providers. A list of organizations to contact for more information is also included.

Contact: U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Office of Communications and Knowledge Transfer, 540 Gaither Road, Suite 2000, Rockville, MD 20850, Telephone: (301) 427-1364 Secondary Telephone: (800) 358-9295 E-mail: http://info.ahrq.gov Web Site: http://www.ahrq.gov Available at no charge from the Web site. Document Number: AHRQ APPIP03-0016.

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Keywords: Breastfeeding promotion, Breastfeeding promotion programs, Counseling, Intervention, Primary care

Annotation: This poster presents the ten steps to successful breastfeeding which form the basis of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, a worldwide breastfeeding quality improvement project created by the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children's' Fund. In addition, the poster briefly describes the WHO International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes, and includes a list of participating hospitals and births centers across the United States. Contact information for Baby-Friendly USA is also provided.

Contact: Baby-Friendly USA, 327 Quaker Meeting House Road East, Sandwich, MA 02537, Telephone: (508) 888-8092 Contact Phone: (508) 888-8092 Fax: (508) 888-8050 Contact Fax: (508) 888-8050 E-mail: info@babyfriendlyusa.org Contact E-mail: lengvall@babyfriendlyusa.org Web Site: http://www.babyfriendlyusa.org $5.00 (single copies), $3.00 each (10 or more); order via phone or fax.

Keywords: Audiovisual materials, Breastfeeding promotion, Posters, Training materials

Annotation: This report summarizes federal laws enacted concerning breastfeeding, including breastfeeding promotion and breastfeeding in federal buildings and on federal property, and briefly examines current legislative proposals concerning breastfeeding. Proposed legislation introduced in the 108th and 109th Congresses is reviewed. The report includes footnotes.

Contact: Library of Congress, Congressional Research Service, 101 Independence Avenue, S.E., Washington, DC 20540-7500, Web Site: http://www.loc.gov/crsinfo Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Breastfeeding, Federal legislation

Annotation: This report summarizes the various state laws concerning breastfeeding and briefly examines current legislative proposals concerning breastfeeding. The report includes a section for each state; each law is cited and is followed by a brief summary of its provisions. A comparative chart of existing state breastfeeding legislation is also included. The report includes footnotes.

Contact: Library of Congress, Congressional Research Service, 101 Independence Avenue, S.E., Washington, DC 20540-7500, Web Site: http://www.loc.gov/crsinfo Available at no charge; also available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Breastfeeding, State legislation

Annotation: This report reviews breastfeeding trends, breastfeeding health advantages, and previous studies that assess the economic benefits of breastfeeding. An estimation of the benefits of increasing the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding (for reducing otitis media, gastroenteritis, and necrotizing enterocolitis) is included. The report includes an abstract, a conclusion, and references. Statistical information is presented in tables throughout the report.

Contact: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, 1800 M Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036-5831, Telephone: (202) 694-5050 E-mail: infocenterers.usda.gov Web Site: http://www.ers.usda.gov Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Breastfeeding, Costs, Economic factors, Gastrointestinal diseases, Health, Infant health, Otitis media, Research, Trends, Women's health

Annotation: This brief discusses the importance of continuing breastfeeding during emergencies as it may be the only sustainable element of food security for infants and young children. It addresses the following topics: breastfeeding during mother's stress or malnourishment, redeveloping the milk supply, and providing specific assistance to breastfeeding women. Additional information is provided about human milk substitutes and optimal feeding practices in emergencies. A chart illustrates a triage approach to decision-making for feeding infants under six months during emergencies.

Contact: Wellstart International, P.O. Box 80877, San Diego, CA 92138-0877, Telephone: (619) 295-5192 Fax: (619) 574-8159 E-mail: info@wellstart.org Web Site: http://www.wellstart.org Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Breastfeeding, Consumer education, Emergencies, Emergency child care, Food supply, Infant feeding, Infants, Lactation management, Young children

Annotation: This document presents evidence-based criteria about breastfeeding for use in practice settings (clinic, hospital, public health; WIC, and the community). The document consists of a table that presents critera, inpatient and outpatient practicies, potential perinatal outcomes, critical time, and exceptions. References for each criterion are provided, and the document concludes with a reference list.

Contact: Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care, McConnell Hall, 1010 Mound Street, Madison, WI 53715, Telephone: (608) 417-6060 Fax: 608/267-6089 E-mail: wapc@perinatalweb.org Web Site: http://www.perinatalweb.org/ Available at no charge from the Web site.

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Keywords: Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding support, Guidelines, Infants, Mothers