World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action : WABA

Breastfeeding and the Environment
	Towards Healthy Environments for Children Chemical contaminants are causing harm to our children; environmental activists, breastfeeding groups and health advocates worldwide are calling for the elimination of toxic chemicals in the environment. The FAQ Sheet, Towards Healthy Environments for Children: Frequently asked questions about breastfeeding in a contaminated environment emerged out of the combined efforts of breastfeeding and environmental health and justice groups in addressing breastfeeding in a contaminated environment. These allies seek to understand the issue from both the environmental health and justice and breastfeeding perspectives, share experiences and develop communication strategies to educate the general public, health workers, policy makers and the media. It is based on the recognition that breastfeeding promotion should take place alongside efforts to eliminate toxic chemicals from the environment.
Resources available on this website: FAQ Sheet – Towards Healthy Environments for Children: Frequently asked questions about breastfeeding in a contaminated environment: English \| French \| German \| Italian Call for Endorsement – Working Together for a Toxic-Free Future Statement Book – Risks, Rights and Regulation: Communicating about Risks and Infant Feeding