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Health Promotion, (509) 962-7515
publichealth@co.kittitas.wa.us

The Kittitas County Breastfeeding Coalition

Support Breastfeeding in Kittitas County

Let’s promote, protect, and support families who breastfeed.

Breastfeeding looks different for every person, family, and community. Getting the right support makes a big difference.

KCBC (Kittitas County Breastfeeding Coalition) works with people who help moms and families. We share the benefits of breastfeeding and support breastfeeding-friendly spaces in our community.

We want Kittitas County to be welcoming and supportive for people who breastfeed.

Know your rights:

  • Breastfeeding in public is legal (RCW 49.60.030).
  • It is not indecent exposure (RCW 9A.88.010).
  • Many employers must support breastfeeding at work (RCW 43.10.005 and Section 7 of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

KCBC activities include:

  • Sharing World Breastfeeding Week events
  • Offering a baby feeding space at the Kittitas County Fair
  • Providing learning materials
  • Working with local partners to promote breastfeeding

Benefits of Breastfeeding

For Babies:

  • Gentle on little tummies
  • Lower risk of asthma, obesity, allergies, and type 2 diabetes
  • Helps build a strong immune system
  • Strengthens bonding with parent

For Moms

  • Faster recovery after childbirth
  • Lower risk of heart disease, breast and ovarian cancer, and type 2 diabetes
  • Less postpartum bleeding
  • Strengthens bonding with baby

Come Join Us!

Memebers include:

  • Community members
  • Kittitas Valley Healthcare
  • Kittitas County Public Health Department
  • Community Health of Central Washington’s WIC program
  • Childbirth professionals

Everyone is welcome. We meet in person on the third Wednesday of each month from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

To get the most current information, please call the Kittitas County Public Health Department at (509) 962-7515.

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