bigstock-Young-Mother-Breast-Feeding-He-60707009 Our Approach
We are currently working to implement, promote and support breastfeeding practices in birthing facilities. For more information on strategies relating to appropriate infant feeding, please visit the Department for Public Health, Nutrition Services webpage.


Related Resources

The Kentucky Breastfeeding Website
  • Coalition Directory
  • Kentucky Breastfeeding Resource Guide
  • Kentucky Breastfeeding Newsletters
  • The Strategic Plan for Improving Breastfeeding Rates in Kentucky
The Strategic Plan for Improving Breastfeeding Rates in Kentucky [PDF]
This plan is for Kentucky breastfeeding supporters, policy makers, leaders, administrators, breastfeeding advocates, health professionals, and anyone with an interest in the health and future of Kentucky citizens. It is intended to be a blueprint for effective action to increase breastfeeding initiation and duration in Kentucky to meet or exceed the Healthy People 2020 goals.