Breastfeeding (BF) Friendly Recognition means the center has established a supportive breastfeeding environment including:
Wisconsin's Department of Health Services provides a toolkit that explains the ten steps for BF friendly recognition.
Childcare centers are not the only agencies that can be considered for recognition. Any public organization can contact WCHD staff about implementing policy that supports BF practices.
Visit womenshealth.gov for downloadable PDFs on the Business Case for Breastfeeding such as: