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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 Breastfeeding Promotion

Breastfeeding Committees in Rhode Island

Breastfeeding Data in Rhode Island

Breastfeeding Insurance Benefit Resources

Breastfeeding Laws in Rhode Island

Breastfeeding Resource Directory pdf Breastfeeding information and resources for Rhode Island mothers

Breastfeeding Warm-Lines All Rhode Island birthing hospitals have "warm-line" phone services that mothers can call after they leave the hospital with questions or concerns about breastfeeding.

Local Resources for Families Information lines and tools for breastfeeding mothers in Rhode Island

Local Resources for Professionals

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

Department of Health Breastfeeding Promotion Efforts

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

World Breastfeeding Week

New Public Breastfeeding Law

Rhode Island Breastfeeding Resource Directory

Health Insurance Resources