Learning to Lobby for Probreastfeeding Legislation: The Story of a Texas Bill to Create a Breastfeeding-Friendly Physician Designation

Legislation can reduce institutional barriers to breastfeeding. Lobbying is the process by which legislation is influenced by a special interest group. While generally thought of as an activity available only to the rich and powerful, lobbying by lactation activists can be an effective way to change...

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Published in:Journal of human lactation 2005-05, Vol.21 (2), p.191-198
Main Authors: Wilson-Clay, Barbara, Rourke, Janet Wier, Bolduc, Marianne Baker, Stagg, Julie D., Flatau, Gretchen, Vaugh, Beverly
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Breast Feeding
Health Promotion - legislation & jurisprudence
Humans
Lobbying
Nursing
State Government
Texas
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Summary:Legislation can reduce institutional barriers to breastfeeding. Lobbying is the process by which legislation is influenced by a special interest group. While generally thought of as an activity available only to the rich and powerful, lobbying by lactation activists can be an effective way to change public policy. A breastfeeding coalition in central Texas has been involved with lobbying efforts since 1995. Tactical lessons learned are shared to inspire and assist others seeking to pass probreastfeeding legislation. Journal of Human Lactation. 21(2):191-198.
ISSN:0890-3344
1552-5732
DOI:10.1177/0890334405275372