Program Activities

Information for Parents

Breastfeeding Tips

Breastfeeding Resources

Information for Employers

Breastfeeding Friendly Workplaces

Breastfeeding Laws in RI

Information for Professionals

Local Resources

National Resources

Local Breastfeeding Promotion

Breastfeeding

3 Capitol Hill, Room 302
Providence, RI 02908-5097
Phone: (401) 222-1380
Fax: (401) 222-1442
Erin E. Dugan, MPH, CLC
State Breastfeeding Coordinator

Breastfeeding

Local Professional Breastfeeding Resources

Breastfeeding Groups for Professionals in RI

Criteria for Referral for Breastfeeding Problems

Breastfeeding Pocket Guide for Providers
Statewide clinical tool available to physicians, nurses, nutritionists, and lactation consultants

Breastfeeding Resource Directory
Breastfeeding information and resources for Rhode Island mothers

Breastfeeding Laws in Rhode Island

Breastfeeding Insurance Benefits in Rhode Island

Breastfeeding Record for Baby's First Week
Spanish

Rhode Island Child Care Provider Guidelines
Instructions for preparing and storing breastmilk and supporting breastfeeding mothers (English and Spanish)

Department of Health Breastfeeding Lending Library

The HEALTH Information Line
1-800-942-7434
Do you have questions about your family’s health?
Want to learn more about Family Health programs?
Family Health Information Line specialists are available to answer your questions, in English and Spanish, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Highlights

2007 Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplaces

2007-2008 Rhode Island Breastfeeding Resource Directory

RIte Care Breastfeeding Insurance Benefits