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Breastfeeding: Best for Idaho


Vision for Idaho
“Breastfeeding will be the norm in Idaho for at least the first year of life and preferably longer." Idaho Breastfeeding Promotion Committee

 

 

Mission
To actively promote and protect the health and safety of Idaho families through the promotion and support of breastfeeding.

 

Idaho and Healthy People 2010 Goals

 

Increase breastfeeding rates to:

  • 75% at hospital discharge;
  • 50% at 6 months postpartum; and 
  • 25% at 12 months postpartum
Breastfeeding Contacts by Region
Benefits of Breastfeeding Articles
Breastfeeding Coalition
Conferences

  Breastfeeding - New Strategies 
  for Improved Outcomes
   Featuring: Jennifer Thomas, MD,
                     IBCLC, FAAP, FABM
      Boise ID  July 27, 2009  

                   conference details
     
Pocatello  ID  July 28, 2009
                   conference details

  Visit International Lactation
   Consultant Association
for 
  Conferences and Worldwide
  Education Calendar of upcoming
  breastfeeding events.

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