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CLASSES AND SUPPORT GROUP
Central District Health's Breastfeeding Basics class is open to WIC participants and covers the following topics:
- Your body is built for breastfeeding.
- How the breast makes milk including breast anatomy, milk supply, American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations.
- Having a breastfeeding plan to take to the hospital which includes exclusive breastfeeding, importance of skin-to-skin, rooming in.
- Health benefits of breastfeeding for mother and baby.
- When to Feed Your Baby: hunger cues, feeding guidelines, cluster feedings.
- How can I tell if my baby is getting enough to eat including growth spurts, counting diapers, proper weight gain, and keeping a feeding log.
- Expressing and pumping milk, nipple care, and warning signs of problems.
- Breastfeeding support at WIC, feeding in public, and returning to work or school.
Please contact the Boise WIC Office at 208-327-7400 for more information.
Central District Health's weekly Lactation Support Group is open to all community members and covers the following topics:
- Mom-to-mom support, encouragement, information and education.
- Free weight checks for babies and support from experts.
- Guest speakers that talk about education resources at CDH and in our community.
The group meets every Monday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. (excluding holidays) at the CDH Family and Clinic services offices in Boise. You may also attended virtually. Please contact the Support Group Coordinator at 208-327-8569 or by email at lvaldes@cdh.idaho.gov for more information.
CONTACT
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CDH WIC
208-327-7400
Ada County 208-375-5211
Boise County 208-375-5211
Elmore County 208-587-4407
Valley County 208-634-7194
POST/UPDATES
- November 2, 2023
Mpox returns to Idaho: Health authorities stress importance of vaccination
IDHW and CDH announced the first two reported people diagnosed with mpox in Idaho since last year. Investigation is ongoing, but both persons reported traveling outside the state, which may be related to these diagnoses. Both people diagnosed with mpox are Ada County residents.
- October 24, 2023
Health Officials Investigating Ada County Outbreak Linked to Raw Milk
Central District Health (CDH) announced today it is investigating recent reports of illness in five Ada County residents that may be associated with the consumption of unpasteurized (raw) milk.
- October 10, 2023
Central District Health Offering Flu Vaccinations and Updated COVID-19 Vaccine
Central District Health is now accepting appointments for seasonal influenza (flu) and COVID-19 vaccinations to help curb the spread of respiratory viruses.
- September 20, 2023
Measles reported in Idaho resident
An adult male with confirmed measles has been reported in southwest Idaho.
