Promoting, Expanding and Sustaining Breastfeeding
Women start to think and decide about infant feeding choices early in their pregnancy. The goal of Baby Steps is to make certain that choice is breastfeeding whenever possible! This Toolkit provides easy steps toward optimal prenatal breastfeeding support and education in the office and the home.
MORE VIDEOS ON BREASTFEEDING (English and Spanish)
RESOURCES
| Physicians Resources | Resources for Medical Offices |
| Resources for Pregnant Women | Resources for Fathers and Family Members |
| Breastfeeding Helplines | Community Resources |
PHYSICIAN RESOURCES
Prenatal Care Algorithm: Breastfeeding Promotion with Patients
Physician’s Pocket Guide to Breastfeeding
Steps to Prenatal Care Breastfeeding Promotion
Information is available in multiple languages at Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
RESOURCES FOR MEDICAL OFFICES
Baby Steps Algorithm
Algorithm with Document Links
Mother's Breastfeeding FAQs
Father's Breastfeeding FAQs
The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
Multilanguage Protocols
Physician’s Pocket Guide to Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding Instructional Guide
Steps to a Breastfeeding-Friendly Practice
Texas Ten Step Handout
Breastfeeding FAQs from the Office of Women’s Health
Sample Hospital Breastfeeding Policy for Newborns
Poster – The best things in life are free
Poster – Breastfeeding is the healthiest thing you can do for your baby
Poster – Act Natural. Breastfeed.
Poster – Fathers can support breastfeeding
Poster – Breastfeeding your baby
WIC Catalog: This link will take you directly to the WIC catalog, where you can order many of these breastfeeding education and/or promotional materials.
RESOURCES FOR PREGNANT WOMEN
RESOURCES FOR FATHERS AND FAMILY MEMBERS
BREASTFEEDING HELPLINES
WIC Breastfeeding Hotline: 1-800-514-MOMS (6667)
http://www.breastmilkcounts.com
http://www.breastmilkcounts.com/spanish
Texas Department of State Health Services: 1-888-963-7111
La Leche League International: 1-877-4-LA-LECHE or 1-877-452-5324
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 1-800-994-9662
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
InfantRisk Center at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
InfantRisk Helpline (medication safety during pregnancy or breastfeeding): 1-806-352-2519
The El Paso Baby Café: Drop-in Breastfeeding Help
Chelmont Shopping Center
5032 Montana Ave 79903
Tuesday - Thursday Hours - Call: 915-772-MILK (6455)
The Breastfeeding Resource Center & Boutique
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth
Call 817-250-BABY (2229) or 1-877-421-7969
Monday - Saturday, 9am - 4pm
The San Antonio Baby Café: Drop-in Breastfeeding Help
4020 NacoPerrin Blvd
Tues 9-11:30
No appointment needed
The Lactation Center of Methodist Healthcare: Women’s Health Center in San Antonio
8109 Fredericksburg Road - 1st floor
Free phone consultation or scheduled assistance: 210-575-0261
Monday - Friday, 8:30am – 12pm & 1pm – 5pm
VIDEOS
Overcoming Breastfeeding Barriers
Superando las barreras a la alimentación con pecho
The Comfortable Latch: A Guide to Successful Breastfeeding
La posición mas cómoda: Una guía para amamantar exitosamente
Why Breastfeeding is Best! Information for the Expecting Mother
¡La Leche Materna es la Mejor! Información para la Mujer Embarazada
Why Breastfeeding is Best! Important Information for Partners and Soon-to-be Fathers
¡La Leche Materna es la Mejor! Información Importante para Parejas y Futuros Padres
The Baby Steps in Texas Breastfeeding Toolki was, created by the University of Texas Health Science Center in conjunction with the Texas Department of State Health Services and the South Central Area Education Center.
