Rock County Public Health Department is passionate about building an environment where parents feel encouraged to breastfeed* their baby. We want our residents to be empowered and supported in their feeding decision.

 How does breastfeeding impact our community?

Breastfeeding can provide positive health benefits and build strong relationships for both the parents and their baby.

 Some beneficial outcomes include:

• Increased physical and emotional bonding
• Better sleeping habits for the parents and baby
• Lower risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
• Better memory, language and motor skills for baby
• Less stress and decrease risk of depression

Find more health benefits under the Learn More section!

What is Rock County doing about it?

We work with community organizations and partners to encourage and support those that breastfeed while building an environment that is accepting and respectful of those families.

Current projects include:

Training Licensed Child Care Providers in Rock County to become Breastfeeding Friendly Certified.

• This training provides education about breastfeeding basics and provides tools to be able to create a welcoming and encouraging space for families who breastfeed.

Restarting the Rock County Breastfeeding Coalition with community partners and residents of Rock County.

• The Rock County Breastfeeding Coalition is a space to share updates and work together to build a stronger and accepting community.

What can I do?

Participate

• We want you to be involved in supporting breastfeeding families in Rock County! Fill out the Rock County Breastfeeding Coalition Interest Form to get more information on how you can make a difference. 

Support

• We value community support! Studies show that supporting those that breastfeed in public and at work can encourage the parent to continue to breastfeed their baby.

Find breastfeeding laws under the learn more section!

Reach Out

• Need breastfeeding or lactation support? Call your medical provider’s office or the Rock County Public Health Department for a lactation specialist referral.

Learn More

Learn more about breastfeeding and how Rock County is taking steps to empower families who breastfeed. 

Centers for Disease Control- Breastfeeding Home Page

Center for Disease Control- Breastfeeding Benefits

Wisconsin Breastfeeding Coalition- Breastfeeding Friendly Training

Wisconsin State Statue 253.165 Right to Breastfeed

Fair Labor Standards Act- Break Time for Nursing Mother Provision

*The terms “breastfeed”, “breastfeeding”, and “breastfed” are used throughout this website to identify the people who are feeding their baby milk that is produced by the human body. It is important to recognize that some people chose to use the term “chestfeed”, “chestfeeding” and “chestfed” to identify the process of feeding their baby milk that is produced by their body. This term can be used by anyone but is more commonly used by those who are non-binary or is a transgender man.