Additional Handouts on Breastfeeding
- Breastfeeding Tips for a Successful Start During the First Week - English | Spanish
- Foods That May Help Your Milk Supply - English | Spanish
- Hospital Experience: What to expect and how to make it memorable - English | Spanish
- Is My Baby Getting Enough Milk? - English
- Risks of Not Breastfeeding - English | Spanish
- Sore Nipples Handout - English | Spanish
- Ventura Coast Milk Bank Opening - English | Spanish
Free Breastfeeding Support from WIC
One-on-one breastfeeding support available at all WIC sites without an appointment, Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call before you come in so we can be ready. Please note some WIC sites close for lunch from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Resource Links for Breast Pump Use - English | Spanish
WIC encourages breastfeeding and provides the support you need to get breastfeeding off to a good start. Check with your local WIC site as to what type of support they can provide you and your baby. Breastmilk is all your baby needs for the first six months of life.
A Guide to Breastfeeding - English
Formula Compared to Breastmilk - English
Formula Compared to Breastmilk Poster - English
Getting to know your baby - English | Spanish
Risks for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women
Breastfeeding Coalition of Ventura County
WHO WE ARE
The Coalition is a non profit 501c3 corporation, comprised of health care providers, community leaders, policy makers, and parents, as well as public and private organizations with the common goal of promoting and supporting breastfeeding as the culture norm in Ventura County.
OUR MISSION AND VISION
Our mission is to promote breastfeeding in the community by providing resources and education to families, health care professionals, employers, and policy makers.
Our vision is to see EVERY FAMILY IS SUPPORTED TO BREASTFEED.
WHAT WE DO
Through Outreach, Education and Advocacy we seek to improve breastfeeding rates in our community, contributing to a healthier Ventura County.
Outreach: Resource Guide & Website, advertising rack cards, Thank you for Nursing your baby cards and Nursing Nook provided at Community Events
Education: Annual Education Conference
Advocacy: Annual World Breastfeeding Week Proclamation at the Ventura County Board of Supervisors
Visit the Breastfeeding Coalition of Ventura County here or YouTube for breastfeeding videos: Breastfeedvc
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"Good nutrition in the 1000 days between a women's pregnancy and her child's second birthday sets the foundation for all the days that follow".
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