A message from
Kimi Watkins-Tartt
Public Health Director

"Our health department works to ensure all families and their healthcare providers, childcare providers, community and public health services have support for breastfeeding to help all babies get the best start in life."

Find out how Alameda County communities, programs and services support breastfeeding together in the Alameda County Breastfeeding Coalition

Everyone can help make breastfeeding easier.

Alameda County Breastfeeds!

Did you know that in 2017, of all babies born in Alameda County
97% began life breastfeeding?

One of the most effective ways a mother protects
the health of her baby and herself is by breastfeeding.

Why Breastfeed?	Breastfeeding Support	Family Matters
Health Care Providers	Women Infants and Childen Program	Hospital Practices
Breastfeeding and Work or School	Child Care Practices	Know Your Rights