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Rhode Island Department of Health Rhode Island Department of Health

 

 

Program Activities
Breastfeeding
3 Capitol Hill, Room 302
Providence, RI 02908-5097
Phone: (401) 222-4605
Fax: (401) 222-1442
Emily Eisenstein, MPH
State Breastfeeding Coordinator

 

 

Breastfeeding

Local Professional Breastfeeding Resources

Community Resources
Breastfeeding Education Materials (Online Ordering)
Breastfeeding Groups for Professionals in RI
Breastfeeding Insurance Benefit Tools
Breastfeeding Laws in Rhode Island
Breastfeeding Resource Directory
Breastfeeding information and resources for Rhode Island mothers
Department of Health Breastfeeding Lending Library 

Clinical Guidelines
Breastfeeding Pocket Guide for Providers Statewide clinical tool available to physicians, nurses, nutritionists, and lactation consultants
Breastfeeding Record for Baby's First WeekSpanish
Breastfeeding Resource Directory Includes clinical resources and guidelines for managing common breastfeeding problems
Child Care Provider Guidelines Instructions for preparing and storing breastmilk and supporting breastfeeding mothers (English and Spanish)
Criteria for Referral for Breastfeeding Problems

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.

Make health Part of Your Family

 

 

Highlights

World Breastfeeding Week

New Public Breastfeeding Law

Rhode Island Breastfeeding Resource Directory

Health Insurance Resources