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Contra Costa Breastfeeding Task Force

Established March 1994
- Babies were born to be breastfed -

The Breastfeeding Task Force is a collaboration of health agencies, community groups and individuals with an interest in increasing the rate and duration of breastfeeding in Contra Costa County under the sponsorship of the Family Maternal and Child Health Programs-Perinatal Services Coordination.

Mission

To promote breastfeeding in Contra Costa County and support activities that make it a real part of the lives of families.

Participating Organizations

  • Contra Costa Health Services Hospitals and Health Centers
  • Kaiser Walnut Creek
  • John Muir/Mt. Diablo Health System
  • Sutter Delta Medical Center
  • La Leche League
  • Nursing Mother's Counsel
  • Contra Costa WIC Program
  • Contra Costa Head Start & Early Head Start Program

Activities

  • Breastfeeding conferences
  • Medical professional continuing education
  • Breastfeeding Advice Warmline
  • Fund raising

To become a member contact

Nancy Busby Hill
925-313-6260
nhill@hsd.cccounty.us

Contra Costa Breastfeeding Resources


Links

Breastfeeding Information

Government Sites

Lactation Education



Content provided by the Family, Maternal & Child Health (FMCH) Programs of Contra Costa Public Health Division. For more information, call 925-313-6254.

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