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Fathers
Supporting Breastfeeding is an FNS project targeted to African
American fathers so that they may positively impact a mother’s
decision to breastfeed. The
project is part of a continual effort to increase breastfeeding
initiation and duration rates among African American women by
involving fathers in breastfeeding promotion efforts.
Target Audience:
African American fathers.
Also appropriate for other male groups.
Materials
can be ordered online.
Materials include: 2 posters, 2 educational brochures, and
a video with a discussion guide.
The accompanying materials are designed to promote
breastfeeding awareness and to support and strengthen the role of
fathers in the family.
Materials are available at no cost and as long as supplies
last. However, due to overwhelming response to the
materials, we reserve the right to limit quantities per order.
Materials can only be shipped to the United States and their
territories. No International Orders.
Allow for 6 - 8 weeks for delivery after your order is submitted.
Below is a brief
summary of the topics covered in each of the materials.
Click on the item titles or on the pictures to see the full posters or brochures in PDF format.
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Note:
Files provided here are in Adobe Acrobat format,
which requires the Acrobat Reader to open them. Click
the Acrobat Reader icon to download the free software.
Then you can click on each PDF icon to view or print
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CAN SUPPORT BREASTFEEDING |
Poster
- FNS 354
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Brochure
- FNS 356 NOTE: this brochure
is no longer available for ordering. Click the link to
open it in PDF for saving/printing.
Discusses the following topics:
- Why Should Fathers Encourage Breastfeeding?
- How Can Fathers Be a Part of the Breastfeeding Team?
- Fathers Can Support Breastfeeding in Many Ways
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BREASTFEEDING
YOUR BABY: MAKING THE DECISION TOGETHER
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Poster
- FNS 355
BREASTMILK:
- Helps a Baby's Brain Develop
- Protects Against Cold, Allergies and Other
Infections
- Is the Only Food a Baby Needs for the First 6 Months
of Life
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Brochure
- FNS 357 NOTE: this brochure is no
longer available for ordering. Click the link to open
it in PDF for saving/printing.
Discusses the following topics:
- Breastfeeding is a Joint Decision
- Breastfed Babies are Best Fed
- How Breast milk is Made
- Talk to Each Other About Breastfeeding
- You May Have Concerns
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DVD/VIDEO
AND VIDEO DISCUSSION GUIDE |
Video
- FNS 359 - DVD now available
The video tells the story of Jason, a young, urban
(soon-to-be) father who learns about the benefits of
breastfeeding as he and his partner, Reena, near the end
of her pregnancy and approach the birth of their
baby. Their story addresses the issues and concerns
that many couples face when making the decision to
breastfeed their baby.
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Video
Discussion Guide - FNS 358
This facilitated discussion guide, complements the
video. Each viewer should receive his own copy, as
it provides specific questions, exercises and a notes
section that, when used in a group setting, can encourage
open dialog about breastfeeding among groups of young
African American fathers.
Discussion topics include:
- What Do You Know About Breastfeeding?
- How Do You Feel About Breastfeeding?
- Support Breastfeeding in Your Own Way
- Breastfed Babies Are Best Fed Babies
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To order
materials click on Order
Form to complete online or a PDF
Order Form can be printed off and faxed to the number
provided on the form.
Materials can only be shipped to the United States and their
territories. No International Orders. |
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