Contra Costa Breastfeeding Task Force

Press Release: Benefits of Breastfeeding Celebrated with Record-Setting Attempt

Contra Costa County Breastfeeding Support Resources

Government Sites

An Easy Guide To Breastfeeding

WARMLINE for Breastfeeding Advice
Linea de Consejos en la Lactancia

1-866-878-7767

Your call will be returned within 24 hours
Su llamada sera contestada dentro de 24 horas

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

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