Breastfeeding
The ISPAN goal is to improve the continuity of care and support for breastfeeding in communities, improving links between hospitals, primary care providers, WIC clinics/services, early childhood education centers, worksites, and social and community programs and services to support low-income, rural, African-American and/or Latina parents meet their breastfeeding goals.
Our vision is that families, especially those in low-income, rural and communities of color, will have equitable access to adequate and accurate, culturally appropriate lactation support from peers, professionals, and communities.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding Resources
For Breastfeeding Parents
Information to support parents along the breastfeeding journey, from prenatal education materials, learning how to breastfeed, tips for overcoming challenges, and information on working while breastfeeding.
For Partners/Families
Find information on how dads, grandmothers and other family members can support breastfeeding.
For Hospitals, Clinics & Healthcare Providers
Find out how hospitals, clinics and healthcare providers can create breastfeeding-friendly policies and environments, find training and curriculum to support breastfeeding, and get practical tips to help parents and families breastfeed.
For Worksites/ Businesses
Find resources to support breastfeeding employees and to create breastfeeding-friendly worksites.
For Early Care & Education Providers
Learn how to create a breastfeeding-friendly child care environment and strategies for supporting families.
For Home Visitors, Lactation, & Family Support Specialists
Learn more about how family support specialists, home visitors, and other lactation support professionals can support breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding Framework & Strategic Planning
Learn more about the ISPAN breastfeeding framework, including the goal, vision, and objectives for 2024-2028. Resources to support breastfeeding strategic planning are also highlighted.
Apoyo a la lactancia materna en español
Ver recursos para el apoyo a la lactancia materna en español.