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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) 222-1380
Fax: (401) 222-1442
Erin E. Dugan, MPH, CLC
State Breastfeeding Coordinator

 

 

Breastfeeding

Local Breastfeeding Resources for Families

Family Health Information Line 1-800-942-7434local resources
Addresses basic breastfeeding questions and concerns and provides local referrals

La Leche League International
1-847-519-7730
Provides support from other breastfeeding mothers by telephone or at local meetings

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) in Rhode Island
The WIC Program provides breastfeeding education to women during pregnancy and support for breastfeeding mothers. Many local WIC agencies also have trained Breastfeeding Peer Counselors who work with WIC clients during pregnancy and for the duration of their breastfeeding experience.

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

Breastfeeding Laws in Rhode Island

Breastfeeding Insurance Benefits in Rhode Island

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

 

Family Health Information Line
1-800-942-7434

Make health Part of Your Family

 

 

Highlights

August 1- 7 is World Breastfeeding Week

2008 Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplaces

The Business Case for Breastfeeding

2007-2008 Rhode Island Breastfeeding Resource Directory

RIte Care Breastfeeding Insurance Benefits