Breastfeeding Resources
For #WorldBreastfeedingWeek, we’re sharing resources and explaining why access to lactation resources for every Wisconsin family matters more than ever.
Increasing Breastfeeding Support
Did you know:
“Non-Hispanic Black infants in Wisconsin are three times more likely to die before their first birthday than non-Hispanic white infants.”
This statistic should stop us all in our tracks.
For #WorldBreastfeedingWeek, we’re highlighting why breastfeeding support is a health equity issue and why access to lactation resources for every Wisconsin family matters more than ever.
We also know that breastfeeding isn’t possible or the right choice for every mother and baby (and that’s OK). There is no shame in how one feeds their child.
What matters is that every family has access to the information, support and resources they need to make the best decision for them.
Breastfeeding and human milk provide significant short and long-term health benefits for babies!
Breastfeeding has a major impact on population health outcomes. It reduces infant risk of gastrointestinal and respiratory tract infections, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), asthma, obesity, diabetes, and celiac disease. It also lowers the lactating person’s risk of various chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and breast and ovarian cancers. Initiation of breastfeeding is associated with reduced infant mortality. That’s why public health experts consider it one of the most important things a mother can do for her child’s health.
📊 Quote Source: 2025 Wisconsin Breastfeeding Landscape Report, Wisconsin DHS
📊 Sources: NIH Policy Statement, AAP Policy Statement, AAP Policy Explained
From Our Well Badger Team — Breastfeeding Resources Worth Bookmarking
In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, our Well Badger team wanted to share some resources you may not know about. Finding the right support should never be harder than it needs to be!
WIC — More Than You Might Think
Most people know WIC has lactation consultants on staff to support those who choose to breast or chest feed. But did you know WIC can also help non-WIC members locate local breastfeeding resources? A great first call even if you are not enrolled! Learn more https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/
National Women’s Health and Breastfeeding Helpline
Free help for anyone. The women’s health info specialist who answers the phone is also trained as a breastfeeding peer counselor. Learn more at https://womenshealth.gov/about-us/what-we-do/programs-and-activities/helpline
La Leche League
A trusted community resource with local groups, easy-to-read information and a helpful page on current breastfeeding terminology, because language is always evolving and they keep up with it. Learn more https://llli.org/breastfeeding-info/
Well Badger Resource Center
Did you know Well Badger has breastfeeding listings right in our directory? Search and find local resources near you at https://www.wellbadger.org/s/global-search/breastfeeding
We hope these are helpful! And as always, if you or someone you know needs help finding resources, the Well Badger I&R specialists are just a call away.
~The Well Badger