| Create: |
| Wall display - |
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Design a creative display
using large cut -out construction paper stars that
provide a frame for pictures of mothers & babies.
Include quotes from the mother of why she chose to
breastfeed or what she likes about breastfeeding.
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| A
Reading Nook in the health clinic - |
| Display
children’s breastfeeding books & low
literacy nutrition books with a breastfeeding
theme for older children to read or for mothers
to read to the children. Click
here to view a listing of suggested books. |
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| A
lending library - |
| Offer
clients a lending library of breastfeeding books
and videos. Post a list of lending library
materials in the waiting area and in the exam or
clinic rooms. |
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| A
Physician education packet - |
| Distribute
packets of professional type breastfeeding
education materials to doctors’ offices to add
a warm personal touch. Include the packets in a
basket along with fresh fruit or other donated
gift items. |
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| Breastfeeding
Room - |
| Decorate
a closet, extra bathroom or a partitioned area
of a larger storage room of a clinic or
community center. Utilize as a private place for
mothers and babies to nurse and for staff to
assist mothers experiencing breastfeeding
problems. |
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| A
local or regional newsletter for clients - |
| Include
breastfeeding information that is tailored to
the specific community. Advertise support
groups, classes and other health unit and
community events offerings. Distribute to WIC
participants during pickup and certifications as
well as through libraries, fitness centers and
churches. |
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| Display: |
| Framed
breastfeeding posters or art – |
| Request
funds for a special project from WIC
Breastfeeding. Develop a plan to place tasteful
attractive framed posters or art in foyers or
bathrooms at local health units, merchant
stores, banks libraries or other businesses. |
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| Posted
signs |
| Hang
framed or laminated signs around the clinic that
say “Feel free to nurse your baby. If you
would like a private place to nurse, please
inform WIC staff”. Designate a private
area (seldom used office, storage closet etc.)
that could be utilized. |
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| Sponsor: |
| Breastfeeding
Seminar or Training |
| Partner
the local health unit with the local hospital to
offer periodic “lunch break” or morning
“grand round” breastfeeding sessions.
Utilize the session to create dialogue between
the local hospital and LHU staff that will
enhance services provided to breastfeeding
mothers. |
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| A
mother’s support group |
| Facilitate
a flexible agenda that that always includes
topics and concerns about breastfeeding. Invite
pregnant women, new & experienced mothers to
tips & concerns. |
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| A
prenatal or infant feeding class. |
| Offer
a monthly class to pregnant women. Use a
creative title that does not include the word
breastfeeding to draw a wider audience to attend
the class. Utilize games and other fun
activities to teach breastfeeding. Welcome &
involve dads, grandmothers, and other support
persons in prenatal education activities. |
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| A
children’s coloring page contest |
| Create
a flier to advertise a coloring contest then
post in the health unit, library or local
churches. Leave a stack of coloring pages near
the flier that invites families to return the
finished product to the health unit for judging.
Display the entries or the finalists on a wall
or bulletin board along with other breastfeeding
benefit messages. Create your own coloring pages
or click here to download
options. |
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| Promote
breastfeeding throughout the community: |
| Have
a breastfeeding exhibit at community health
fairs |
| Offer
breastfeeding pamphlets, booklets and other
incentive items for participants. Make a display
that includes a description about local services
for breastfeeding, pumps, bra pads, t-shirts and
other supplies that support the breastfeeding
mother. |
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| Offer
breastfeeding presentations to schools and teen
parenting programs |
| To
access a breastfeeding classroom activity
curriculum for grades K – 12 see the New York
Department of Health website at http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/b_feed/main.htm |
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| Promote
“World Breastfeeding Week” in local
libraries, businesses, and with the local media. |
| For
information about the current year’s
breastfeeding theme and action ideas, visit the
WABA (World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action)
website at http://www.waba.org.my/index.html |
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| Provide
breastfeeding information to local day care
providers. |
| Create
a presentation to share information and ideas
with providers that encourage and support the
breastfeeding mother. Offer to be a resource for
questions or refer to the statewide
breastfeeding help-line at 1-800-445-6175. For
information, see “Feeding Infants: A Guide for
use in the Child Nutrition Programs” pages 15
– 21 from USDA Food and Nutrition Services at http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/Resources/feeding_infants.pdf |
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| Network
with local church or civic groups to have a
potluck at their facility. |
| Offer
information on breastfeeding, breast cancer
prevention, care of the breast and resources for
families who breastfeed. |
