Why Breastfeeding Matters in West Virginia
Human milk is best for human babies. Breast milk has a range of positive effects on child development and infant health as well as the mother’ physical and mental health. Research has proven time and time again when mothers provide breastmilk for their babies everyone benefits.
700+
Moms utilized the nursing mother’s stations at the 2024 WV State Fair, provided by WVBf
350+
Individuals trained (153 Certified Breastfeeding Specialist and nearly 200 took the Outpatient Breastfeeding Champion course since 2021)
7
WV hospitals participating in the CHAMPS National Initiative, improving maternity care and infant feeding practices
Who We Are
A project of the WV Perinatal Partnership, we are the coordinating body for breastfeeding promotion and support in the state. WV Breastfeeding encompasses both the WV Breastfeeding Institute, our policy-focused organization, and the WV Breastfeeding Alliance, our member coalition.
How Can We Help You?
We are Making a Difference
WV Breastfeeding has made measurable impacts on breastfeeding rates (9%+ growth between 2010-2021), lactation education (300+ trained since 2021) and hospital designations (83% of births occur in Baby-Friendly or CHAMPS hospitals).
Did you know breastmilk has superpowers?
Of course you did. 😉
Along with antibodies, breastmilk also contains sugars, proteins, fats & white blood cells that help fight sickness.
Other elements in breastmilk are lactoferrin and interleukin-6, -8 and -10, proteins ...that help moderate the inflammatory response that happens when your immune system encounters a threat—for example, a virus or bacterial infection.
The more you know! 💡
#NationalBreastfeedingMonth
#wvbreastfeeds
#breastfeedingsupport
What an inspirational story! And, YES we hear you- there is still much work to do with Medicaid and commercial insurance payers!
Congratulations CAMC Women & Children’s!! Your hard work making the depot and now the dispensary happen is going to make a difference in WV babies lives!!
Register here: tinyurl.com/wvbf-webinar-8-26
Please join for a FREE live webinar on August 27, 2026 from 12-1:00pm EST.
We are so excited to bring you this webinar on Building Breastfeeding Family Friendly Communities: A Child Survival Strategy.
For questions, please ...email Mandy Quick at mandymquick@wvbreastfeeding.org
Breastfeeding can benefit us all when we support each other. 🤱🏽
#NationalBreastfeedingMonth
#benefitsofbreastfeeding
#wvbreastfeeds
Breastfeeding can benefit us all when we support each other. 🤱🏽
#NationalBreastfeedingMonth
#benefitsofbreastfeeding
#wvbreastfeeds
Did you know that we are here before 8 am every day during the fair? ☀️
We clean, we stock, we sanitize - so that you & yours can have a comfortable & cool experience when you visit us.
Today is the first day of #AANHPIweek .
Below is a free webinar opportunity.
According to the Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Week Facebook page —
“This year, we will explore why data equity matters for AANHPI families by examining the current ...maternal and child health data landscape, highlighting California statewide efforts to improve data collection and representation, and uplifting community perspectives on what better data should look like.
Join us for a two-hour webinar on data equity and breastfeeding among AANHPI families. During the first section, we will be discussing why data equity matters and current approaches to addressing gaps. The second section will feature community voices discussing community strengths and challenges, how to support families, and how to work respectfully with communities.
🗓️ Tuesday, August 18, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM PDT
This webinar is free to attend, please register at https://tinyurl.com/AANHPIBFWK2026 or at the link via the QR Code.”
Today is the first day of #AANHPIweek .
Below is a free webinar opportunity.
According to the Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Week Facebook page —
“This year, we will explore why data equity matters for AANHPI families by examining the current ...maternal and child health data landscape, highlighting California statewide efforts to improve data collection and representation, and uplifting community perspectives on what better data should look like.
Join us for a two-hour webinar on data equity and breastfeeding among AANHPI families. During the first section, we will be discussing why data equity matters and current approaches to addressing gaps. The second section will feature community voices discussing community strengths and challenges, how to support families, and how to work respectfully with communities.
🗓️ Tuesday, August 18, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM PDT
This webinar is free to attend, please register at https://tinyurl.com/AANHPIBFWK2026 or at the link via the QR Code.”