Breastfeeding Task Force Summary

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The mission of the New Mexico Breastfeeding Task Force is to improve the health of New Mexico families by creating supportive environments in which breastfeeding is the cultural norm. We strive to bridge the gap in breastfeeding disparities and are committed to making sure all families have the support they need to reach their breastfeeding goals.
The Breastfeeding Taskforce is currently working on pilot project; we are distributing Breastfeeding Tool-Kits to the medical providers (OBGY, MD, Pediatricians and nurses), the tool-kids contain educational material that supports the importance of breastfeeding. The purpose of this project is to increase the breastfeeding rate in Dona Ana County and to establish breastfeeding as a norm. In order

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