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Kitsap Supports Breastfeeding

Kitsap Supports Breastfeeding

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Breastfeeding Friendly Organizations

Breastfeeding Welcome Here sign. A blue square with a stylized image of a human with a baby.

THE BREASTFEEDING WELCOME HERE PROJECT:

By law, breastfeeding employees need a private space (other than a bathroom) to nurse, pump or express milk. This space should have a chair, table and electrical outlet along with a place nearby to wash hands. A door hanger or sign identifying that the space is in use is helpful. Some organizations provide separate refrigerators and/or breastfeeding support materials, including Kitsap Supports Breastfeeding materials. 


The Breastfeeding Welcome Here project gives recognition to organizations who demonstrate support of individuals breastfeeding at their facility. These organizations have a policy or procedure in place to support breastfeeding individuals as they return to work and clients/customers who may want to breastfeed while in the organization. A simple window cling with a universal breastfeeding symbol can identify your organization as a place where breastfeeding is welcome and supported.


We are here to help! Health district staff can provide an assessment of your space and technical assistance. We will then provide you with Breastfeeding Welcome Here window cling to inform your clients/customers that they are entering a welcoming place to breastfeed! Please click the "Contact Us" tab to request an assessment and a Breastfeeding Welcome Here window cling. 


For organizations which provide a private space for not only their employees, but clients and visitors as well, a golden star is available to go along with your window cling. 


WHAT DOES THE WINDOW CLING REPRESENT?

The blue and white Breastfeeding Welcome Here window cling (shown to the left above) lets clients know your organization is breastfeeding friendly. 

WHAT DOES a organization obtaining A GOLD STAR in Breastfeeding REPRESENT?

If you have a separate room or private area set up at your organization for breastfeeding/pumping by clients and customers, please let us know and we will provide you a gold star to attach onto your window cling. Ensure your business has a procedure known by staff to give guidance to individuals requesting a space to nurse or pump.  



Breastfeeding Welcome Here Assessment

Click below for the Breastfeeding Friendly Organization Checklist. You may download it, fill it out, and send it back. Then you will have a sport on this website as a Breastfeeding Friendly Organization when you meet GOLD STAR status!

BWH Assessment (pdf)

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KITSAP PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICT'S BREASTFEEDING FRIENDLY GOLD STAR ORGANIZATIONS:  

From Pregnancy through Postpartum and Beyond

True North Birth Center

Peninsula Community Health Services

Peninsula Community Health Services

http://truenorthbirthcenter.com/
P: 360​.779.0004 

F: 360-938-8791 


LOCATIONS:

True North Birthing Center

20696 Bond Road NE
Bldg C Suite 110
Poulsbo, WA 98370


Satellite Clinic Address
Fly True Midwifery

700 Prospect Street
Ste 201
​Port Orchard, WA 98366




Peninsula Community Health Services

Peninsula Community Health Services

Peninsula Community Health Services

https://www.pchsweb.org/ 

Local: 360​.377.3776 

Toll Free: 833.808.PCHS 

 

LOCATIONS:

https://www.pchsweb.org/find-a-location/

Multiple locations across Kitsap, including stationary and mobile clinics, too. Use the link above to locate the one closest to you! 

KITSAP COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Peninsula Community Health Services

KITSAP COUNTY SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC)

https://www.kcr.org/


LOCATIONS:

Administrative Offices

845 8th Street
Bremerton, WA 98337
(360) 478-2301


Port Orchard

3200 SE Rainshadow Court
Port Orchard 98366
(360) 473-2144 x1


Bremerton

1201 Park Avenue
Bremerton, WA 98337
(360) 377-0053


Silverdale

3513 NW Anderson Hill Road
Silverdale, WA 98383

WIC: (360) 692-6530
Early Head Start Home Base:  (360) 525-6106



KITSAP COUNTY SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC)

KITSAP COUNTY SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC)

KITSAP COUNTY SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC)

https://www.kcr.org/wic/


LOCATIONS:

Bremerton
845 8th Street
(360) 373-6221


Port Orchard
South Kitsap Family Service Center
3200 SE Rainshadow Ct.
(360) 473-2144


Silverdale
3513 NW Anderson Hill Rd (Martha & Mary Child Center)
(360) 692-6530


Poulsbo
For information on the WIC Poulsbo office, please call (360) 692-6530.

KITSAP COUNTY WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION OFFICE

KITSAP COUNTY SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC)

St. MichaeL's Medical Center - VMFH

https://extension.wsu.edu/kitsap/


LOCATION:

Kitsap County Extension

345 Sixth Street, Ste. 550
Bremerton, WA
98337-1874
360-228-7300


St. MichaeL's Medical Center - VMFH

KITSAP COUNTY SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC)

St. MichaeL's Medical Center - VMFH

https://www.chifranciscan.org/st-michael-medical-center.html


LOCATIONS:

1800 Northwest Myhre Road 

Silverdale, WA 98383

564-240-1000 


Northwest WA Family Medicine Residency Clinic

4207 Kitsap Way, Bremerton WA 98312

360-415-1080 


KITSAP PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICT

Pregnancy through Postpartum and Beyond

Pregnancy through Postpartum and Beyond

https://kitsappublichealth.org/

(360) 728-2235 


LOCATION:
345 6th Street
Suite 300
Bremerton, WA 98337-1866 


Pregnancy through Postpartum and Beyond

Pregnancy through Postpartum and Beyond

Pregnancy through Postpartum and Beyond

Nurturing Expressions is here to support and guide families through their nursing and pumping journeys and beyond.

Phone: (360) 930-0218  www.nurturingexpressions.com


19950 7th Ave NE, Ste. 102.

Poulsbo Wa. 98370



ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

  • Washington State Department of Health - Lactation, Breastfeeding & Chestfeeding https://doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFamily/Lactation


  • Washington State Department of Health -Returning to Work and Lactation Accommodations https://www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/Pubs/340-402-LactationReturningtoWork.pdf


  • The Business Case for Breastfeeding – US Dept of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health https://www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding/breastfeeding-home-work-and-public/breastfeeding-and-going-back-work/business-case


  • Supporting Nursing Moms at Work- US Dept of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health https://www.womenshealth.gov/supporting-nursing-moms-work


  • Nursing Mom at Work Door Hanger- Washington State Department of Health https://www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/8300/140-095-BFdoor-en-L.pdf


  • Breastfeeding is a Team Effort Infographic – Washington State Department of Health https://www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/8350/160-204-BreastFeedingInfographic.pdf


  • WIC Booklet: Breastfeeding and Returning to Work or School https://ucsdcommunityhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/WIC-NE-EdMaterials-BreastfeedingReturnWorkSchool.pdf .

WIC Pamphlet cover: A mixed race mom holding a her aby cheek to cheek with herself.

Kitsap Supports Breastfeeding

Kitsap Public Health District 345 6th Street Suite 300 Bremerton, WA 98337 US

(360) 728-2235

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