Lactation Resources in Kansas
Resources for Breastfeeding-Friendly Physicians
Physicians are important lactation resources for Kansas parents.
Breastfeeding has many health benefits for both the breastfeeding parent and the child. Physicians and other healthcare providers need the knowledge and skills to best support their patients. Breastfeeding support starts prenatally and continues through the postpartum periods. The CDC reports that physicians generally lack adequate education and training in regard to breastfeeding.
The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition provides lactation resources in Kansas for physicians, including training and the Breastfeeding Friendly Practice designation. One of our goals is to increase breastfeeding-related physician education and resources as part of our ongoing work to build supportive medical systems for breastfeeding families in our state.
Breastfeeding Education Opportunities
Resources At Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition
Becoming the Lactation Support Provider You Want to Be
The Becoming program aims to increase the number of breastfeeding peer counselors, certified breastfeeding counselors, and International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) available to provide culturally congruent breastfeeding support and clinical care.
Breastfeeding 101
Our introductory course covers the basics of making milk, latching, and positioning. Lactation supporters, community health workers, home visitors, and anyone who supports families in the postpartum period will learn everything needed to know about effective breastfeeding from birth and how to return to work or school.
Breastfeeding 201
This course goes into more detail about overcoming common breastfeeding hurdles, how to identify them, and possible solutions. Designed to meet the needs of a broad spectrum of staff, including physicians, this course builds on the basics of breastfeeding and lactation resources provided in our 101 course.
The importance of breastfeeding friendly physicians
- Healthcare providers are an important resource and support for Kansas families
- The lives of Kansas children and breastfeeding parents are improved with supportive physicians
- Breastfeeding is a health and human rights issue
Lactation resources for Kansas physicians
- Resources for physicians
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Breastfeeding Friendly Self-Assessment Tool for Physician Practices
Physician Education and Training to Support Breastfeeding(CDC)
The Physician’s Role in Human Milk Feeding (ACOG)
Breastfeeding-Friendly Physician’s Office (ABM)
The Breastfeeding-Friendly Pediatric Office Practice (AAP)
Making Breastfeeding Work for Medical Offices
Breastfeeding Reduces Cancer Risk: Patients – (Spanish)
Breastfeeding Reduces Cancer Risk: Providers
Kansas Breastfeeding Friendly Practice Designation
Tethered Oral Tissues and Infant Oral Assessment
- Resources for Local Health Departments
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Resources to aid in achieving the designation
Breastfeeding Friendly Local Health Department Staff Education Video
Supporting and Promoting Breastfeeding, Chestfeeding, and Lactation in Health Care Settings
BFLHD Staff Education Attestation
Breastfeeding Rights Flyer – (Spanish)
Employer Award Criteria Application
- Resources for hospital staff
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Lactation Intake Form (Newman Regional)
Breastfeeding | Human Medicine Interprofessional Education
High 5 for Mom & Baby online training
EHR/EMR Breastfeeding Data Collection Self Assessment Tool
Nation-wide Study on Common Reasons for Infant Formula Supplementation
Birthing Parent Health Information
Informed Decision Making: Having Meaningful Conversations Regarding Infant Feeding
Baby-Friendly Sample Scripting to Support Informed Decision Making
Taking Care of You: Your Postpartum Health and Care
Maternity Care Practices and Breastfeeding Intentions at One Month Among Low Income Women
Birth Control After Baby – (Spanish)
Voices of Black Mothers: The Baby-Friendly Experience
- Resources for lactation support providers
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List of Certificate courses to become a Breastfeeding or Lactation Counselor
Support breastfeeding mothers
Physicians who care for parents and children are in a position to offer support and encouragement that can lead to successful breastfeeding.
Increase breastfeeding rates
Practices with designation help create policy and environmental changes that will support breastfeeding mothers.
KBC provides the tools you need
A physician trainer will give on-site training and practices receive a tool kit including posters, parent handouts, and electronic lactation resources.
Get Connected With the KBC
The Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition is a central hub for breastfeeding resources in Kansas. We are working to build a culture of breastfeeding support. Join us in breaking down barriers to breastfeeding!
Frequently Asked Questions
- How can I support my breastfeeding patients?
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Provide resources on breastfeeding and support in meeting their breastfeeding goals. Work with your patients while they’re pregnant to prepare for breastfeeding after birth.
- How long should a child be breastfed?
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U.S. dietary guidelines recommend that infants be exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months. After that, it’s important to continue breastfeeding while incorporating other appropriate foods. The American Academy of Pediatrics and World Health Organization, along with other credible health organizations, recommend breastfeeding from birth to 2 years or beyond.