Document Type
Thesis
Date of Degree Completion
Spring 2020
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Department
Biology
Committee Chair
Amy Claridge
Second Committee Member
Tishra Beeson
Abstract
Breastfeeding is considered as the gold standard of infant health (CDC, n.d.). The benefits provided to both the baby and mother by breastfeeding are unmatched when compared to formula feeding. Recent studies have shown a disparity in rates of breastfeeding, primarily in rural areas. This may be due, in part, to the fact that mothers in rural areas may not have equal access to resources and support they need to successfully breastfeed due to geographic isolation. This guide will provide an overview of breastfeeding resources in rural communities with a focus on Kittitas Valley, Washington. Resources include but are not limited to government programs such as the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, hospital or birthing center resources, and community involvement opportunities such as support groups.
Recommended Citation
Tillett, Haley, "A Rural Mother's Guide to Breastfeeding" (2020). Undergraduate Honors Theses. 17.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/undergrad_hontheses/17
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