Utah parents need midwives, doulas, pediatricians, and other providers to advocate for breastfeeding.
Give parents and babies a great start by talking about breastfeeding and being supportive of each family’s unique feeding goals.
Give parents and babies a great start by talking about breastfeeding and being supportive of each family’s unique feeding goals.
Utah Breastfeeding Report Card
Each year, the CDC produces a report card that evaluates states on their breastfeeding initiation and continuation rates as well as the levels of support for breastfeeding in hospitals and childcare centers.
Is your hospital or clinic breastfeeding friendly?
Stepping Up for Utah Babies is a free program for hospitals that guides them through implementing the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding.
Pregnancy and medications
MotherToBaby is the nation’s leading authority and most trusted source of evidence-based information on the benefit or risk of medications and other exposures during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
Health insurance & breastfeeding
Health insurance plans must provide breastfeeding support, counseling, and equipment for the duration of breastfeeding. These services may be provided before and after birth.
Find the latest research on breastfeeding
Review the latest research on breastfeeding and infant nutrition.
International Board Certified Lactation Consultants
The United States Lactation Consultant Association has a directory to help you and your patients find an IBCLC in your area.