CBS Community Resources & Advocacy Flashcards

Which US state was the first to pass a law explicitly protecting a woman's right to breastfeed in public?

Answer: Florida

Florida passed the first US law explicitly protecting a woman's right to breastfeed in any public or private location in 1993.

The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding (2011) identified which as a major societal barrier to breastfeeding in the US?

Answer: Inadequate breastfeeding support in the workplace and healthcare system

The Surgeon General's report highlighted systemic barriers including lack of workplace support, insufficient healthcare provider training, and limited community resources.

A CBS working in a community health setting can best support breastfeeding rates by:

Answer: Connecting families to peer support networks, WIC, and follow-up IBCLC care

A CBS's role includes building a referral network and connecting families with tiered resources appropriate to their needs, from peer support to clinical care.

Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), most private health insurance plans in the US are required to cover:

Answer: Breastfeeding support, counseling, and equipment (breast pump) at no cost to the patient

The ACA mandates coverage of breastfeeding support, counseling, and breast pump equipment as a preventive service with no cost-sharing for women with private insurance.

Which organization publishes the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes, which restricts formula marketing practices?

Answer: World Health Organization (WHO)

The WHO published the International Code in 1981 to regulate the marketing of breast-milk substitutes and protect breastfeeding globally.

When advocating for a breastfeeding-friendly workplace policy, a CBS should emphasize which evidence-based benefit to employers?

Answer: Decreased employee absenteeism and increased retention due to infant illness reduction

Research shows that workplace lactation programs reduce infant illness (reducing parent absenteeism) and improve employee retention, providing measurable return on investment.