GEORGIA WIC PROGRAM PROCEDURES MANUAL BF Referral to Breastfeeding Resources BF-1240.01 Effective Date: October 1, 2016

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Policy Local agencies shall identify or develop a list of breastfeeding resources for use in the local agencies. Purpose

To provide guided support and help each lactating woman meet her breastfeeding goal. Procedure I. Include hospital staff, physicians, local support groups, public health staff with expertise in handling breastfeeding questions, sources for breast pumps, peer counselors, and other relevant resources.

II. Document in the prenatal and breastfeeding participant’s record all referrals provided; including enrollment in the peer counselor program.

III. Establish written procedures for referring women to peer counselors; CLC; IBCLC, or the equivalent, and other appropriate breastfeeding support.

IV. Provide appropriate training.

Authority 7 CFR § 246.11 Nutrition Services Standards 8. Breastfeeding Education, Promotion and Support – B.7; C.4.e

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