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)
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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).
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Breastfeeding is universally recognized as the preferred method of infant nutrition, but is sometimes abbreviated because of fear of harm to the infant from maternal medications.
According to Dr. Thomas Hale, author of Medications and Mother’s Milk, “most drugs do not enter milk in ...levels that are hazardous to a breastfed infant.” However, it is important to check reliable sources for up-to-date research-based information.
Today, we remember September 11, 2001.
We remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, & the courage of the first responders & everyday heroes who ran toward danger.
Today, we remember September 11, 2001.
We remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, & the courage of the first responders & everyday heroes who ran toward danger.