MD-CPPW Goal 8: Breastfeeding Practices and Facilities
Goal: Increase breastfeeding practices & breastfeeding facilities in Miami-Dade County
Strategies:
- To establish a worksite policy that supports a lactation program, based on U.S. Department of Health and Human Services [Business Cases for Breastfeeding].
- To increase breastfeeding rates and encourage and increase opportunities for birthing centers and hospitals to become baby-friendly, throughout Miami-Dade County.
Associated Consortium Committee: Children's Issues and Worksite Wellness
Implementing Partners: Foundation for a Breastfeeding Culture, Healthy Start of Miami-Dade, Miami-Dade County Health Department WIC, South Florida Hospital Association,