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 Breastfeeding Promotion

Resources

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

Rhode Island Breastfeeding Data

Department of Health Breastfeeding Promotion Efforts

Breastfeeding Committees in Rhode Island

Tools

Breastfeeding Resource Directory
Breastfeeding information and resources for Rhode Island mothers

Breastfeeding Laws in Rhode Island

Breastfeeding Insurance Benefits in Rhode Island

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

Criteria for Referral for Breastfeeding Problems

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

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

2008 Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplaces

The Business Case for Breastfeeding

2007-2008 Rhode Island Breastfeeding Resource Directory

RIte Care Breastfeeding Insurance Benefits

NEW! Standard Breast Pump Prescription