April 11, 2014 at 3:14 p.m.
Six child care centers registered as breastfeeding friendly
Six child care centers registered as breastfeeding friendly
This registration means each child care provider has adopted the required breastfeeding policy that is supportive for consumers and employees alike, and assured that all staff members are aware of and following the policy.
The centers' staff members have received breastfeeding education in order to provide accurate information,and consistent breastfeeding promotion, support and resources for families. They received continuing education credit through The Registry: Wisconsin's Recognition System for the Childhood Care and Education Profession. Staffs are more confident in supporting breastfeeding moms and infants, knowing how breastfeeding works, and how to handle breastmilk.The centers now provide a breastfeeding friendly environment, including a private and comfortable area for breastfeeding mothers to nurse or pump. Children participate in learning experiences related to breastfeeding. Each center is establishing connections with their local breastfeeding coalition, so they are able to refer to the appropriate breastfeeding resources when necessary.
"The Northwoods Breastfeeding Coalition was pleased to work with providers who already supported breastfeeding," the group said in a press release. "By completing the 10 Steps to Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Centers Program, the centers now have the tools necessary to accomplish what they already supported. The coalition does this work because these critical changes will help normalize and encourage breastfeeding in our community. Foundations for healthy eating start at birth. Breastfeeding, an infant's first food, provides long lasting health benefits for babies and their mothers. Breastfeeding provides protection from infections, chronic diseases, and lowers the baby's risk of obesity and SIDS, to name just a few. Enrolling infants in a registered breastfeeding friendly child care center allows moms to not worry about whether or not to continue breastfeeding when they return to work. Instead, these moms will be able to develop a relationship with well-trained, confident staff, equipped with the necessary tools to support their breastfeeding decision."
The guide, 10 Steps to Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Centers Resource Kit can be downloaded at: http://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/P0/P00022.pdf.
The training materials are located at the Wood County Breastfeeding Coalition's website:www.woodcountybreastfeeding.org. For more information about this initiative, contact Debra Durchslag RD, IBCLC, from the Northwoods Breastfeeding Coalition at [email protected]. Also, see the Northwoods Breastfeeding Coalition website at: http://oneidacountypublichealth.org/?p=628.
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