What breastfeeding support should familes expect from the hospital at birth?
All mothers should receive breastfeeding guidance and information.
California law (Hospital Infant Feeding Act) requires all hospitals with a perinatal unit, by January 1, 2025, to adopt the “Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding,” per the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, or the California Model Hospital Policy and practices that promote evidence-based breastfeeding guidance and support.
All hospitals providing maternity care shall make available a breastfeeding consultant or alternatively, provide information to the birthing parent on where to receive breast feeding information.
Resources for Hospitals
- Supporting your Perinatal Units During COVID-19: Breastfeeding Guidance (CMQCC and CPQCC)
- World Health Organization (WHO) Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding (revised 2018) – Critical Management Procedures and Key clinical Practices
- California Laws Guiding Hospital Policies and Practices
- Breastfeeding Model Hospital Policies - California
- Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative - USA
- 10 Steps and the International Code – World Health Organization
- Breastfeeding Hospital Quality Improvement
Contact your birthing hospital to find out more about their breastfeeding support:
Alameda Health System Highland Hospital * |
(510) 437-5195 |
Alta Bates Breastfeeding Help |
(510) 204-6546 |
Eden Medical Center |
(510) 727-3045 |
Kaiser Fremont |
(510) 248-3050 |
Kaiser Oakland |
(510) 752-1200 |
Kaiser San Leandro |
(510) 454-4050 |
Stanford Valley Care |
(925) 416-3598 |
St. Rose Hospital |
(510) 264-4044 |
Washington Hospital * |
(510) 818-5040 |
* Baby Friendly Hospitals
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