Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding in
New York State
2023 NYS
Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding
Press Release
In observance of National Breastfeeding Month (8/1-8/31) and World Breastfeeding Week (8/1-8/7), New York State released breastfeeding statistics, goals, benefits and new/expanded state laws supporting parents who choose to breastfeed. This graphic is adapted from the press release and thus we encourage you to access and read the full press release:
For quick reference, here are the links that can be found in the press release:
State statistics: Results: Breastfeeding Rates | Breastfeeding | CDC
Healthy People 2030: Infants - Healthy People 2030 | health.gov
Expanded Laws Protecting Parents in the Workplace: Governor Hochul Announces Law Expanding the Rights of Parents in the Workplace is Now in Effect | Governor Kathy Hochul (ny.gov)
Know Your Rights (Milk Expression in the Workplace): Breast Milk Expression in the Workplace | Department of Labor (ny.gov)
State Funding to Support Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding: health.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/2023-04-21_breast-chest_feeding.htm
BFF-NY: Breastfeeding, Chestfeeding, and Lactation Friendly New York (BFFNY), 2023-2028
Breast/Chestfeeding Promotion, Protection & Support: health.ny.gov/community/pregnancy/breastfeeding/
Directly from the press release:
The Department has partnered with the University at Albany-SUNY, Center for Public Health Continuing Education, to provide free training opportunities for health care, lactation, and public health professionals to support and promote breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and lactation. Continuing education credits are available for the following trainings: