Strategies

Provide education, information, counseling, and support for breastfeeding to women throughout pre- and post-natal care

Provide education and training sessions with parent-child activities and family meals for youth, parents, and care providers

Place motivational signs on posters, front of package labels, or shelf labels near fruits, vegetables, and other items that encourage individuals to purchase healthier food options

Partner with doctors, nurse practitioners, and other medical professionals to incorporate literacy support into regular well-child visits, especially in lower income communities

Support breastfeeding via private, well-equipped lactation spaces in workplaces, along with breastfeeding breaks, flexible schedules, professional lactation support, etc.