Oklahoma Breastfeeding Hotline (free to use, 24/7)
- (877) 271-MILK (6455)
- Text OK2BF to 61222
Breastfeeding Information & Support
Helping Oklahoma Moms and Babies Breastfeed Successfully
Breastfeeding helps babies get the best start in life. It helps children reach their full potential for health and growth.
The Oklahoma State Department of Health supports breastfeeding as the recommended way to feed most babies. OSDH encourages actions and education that promote, protect, and support breastfeeding and the health of all Oklahoma children.
The Oklahoma State Department of Health is working to achieve the goals set by the Healthy People 2030 Breastfeeding Objectives, through breastfeeding promotion, education and support to health care providers, OSDH staff and the community.
- Oklahoma Lactation Consultant Resource Guide (Updated Spring 2023)
Booklets
- Your guide to BREASTFEEDING - Office on Women's Health (OWH)
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Tips
Newborn Babies
- Skin to Skin 1 pg. - OBRC Eng. & Span.
- Baby’s First Milk: COLOSTRUM 2 pg. – OKWIC Eng. Span.
- Baby Feeding Cues (signs) 1 pg. - OBRC Eng. & Span.
- Understanding Your Baby's Cues 2 pg. - OKWIC Eng. Span.
- How to tell if Baby is Getting Enough Milk 2 pg. - OBRC Eng. Span.
- Babies Cry - What to Know About Crying 2 pg. - OKWIC Eng. Span.
- Breastfeeding Basics for Moms Dads Grandmas USDA/MyPlate/WIC Mamás Padres Abuelas
Return to Work
- Fact Sheets & Infographics - Office on Women's Health (OWH)
- Storage, Handling & Preparation of Breast Milk & Early Child Care & Education - CDC
- Breastfeeding Reduces the Risk of SIDS - Safe to Sleep / National Institutes of Health (NIH)/ National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD)
- CDC's Work to Support/Promote Breastfeeding in Hospitals, Worksites & Communities
- Cleaning a Breast Pump - FDA
- Storage & Preparation of Breast Milk - CDC
- Supporting Breastfeeding Families in Early Care and Education Programs - CDC
News Releases
Public Service Announcements (from Oklahoma WIC)
- Doctor - (30 seconds)
- Employer - Childcare Center (30 seconds)
- Family Support - (30 seconds)
- Family, Employer, Childcare & Doctor Support - Spanish (30 seconds)
Videos
- Breastfeed Your Baby to Reduce the Risk of SIDS (1.20) Safe to Sleep / NIH / NICHD
- Claremore Indian Hospital – OK’s First Baby-Friendly Hospital Video - (5:18) OK News / KFOR
For more information about the Breastfeeding Friendly Worksite Initiative or for Breastfeeding Promotion and Support Activities, contact us:
Adrianna Halstead, RDN, LD, IBCLC
Breastfeeding Education Coordinator
WIC (Women, Infant & Children)
Phone: (405) 426-8500
Toll Free: 1(888) 655-2942
Fax: (405) 900-7576
Amanda Parsons, MA, RDN, LD, IBCLC
Nutrition & Lactation Coordinator
Maternal and Child Health Service
Phone: (405) 426-8061
Fax: (405) 900-7580
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Maternal and Child Health Service
123 Robert S. Kerr Ave, Ste 1702
Oklahoma City, OK 73102-6406
Physical Address:
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Maternal and Child Health Service
123 Robert S. Kerr Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK
Phone: (405) 426-8113
Fax: (405) 900-7580
