Ohio

State Score: 45% (17.50 / 38.5)
Rank: 8th
 WBTi United States and Territories 2017 Baseline Report   

What does WBTi assessment show us?
The World Breastfeeding Trends Initiative (WBTi) aims to stimulate action, not simply to collect information. Having more information is not helpful unless there are strategies in place for translating the information into tools for change and for taking action to improve the situation. The WBTi aims to stimulate research, investigation, ask questions, and find out why optimal infant and young child feeding (IYCF) does or does not occur. It offers an opportunity for comprehensive analysis to stimulate action for change.

To see the full national report for the United States, please visit:
http://www.worldbreastfeedingtrends.org/GenerateReports/report/WBTi-United-States-2016.pdf
To see the full state report for Ohio, please visit: https://www.wbtiusa.org
Optimal IYCF is one of the ways to decrease infant and maternal mortality.

CHARTS/NUMBERS

INDICATOR 1

Is there a statewide policy that protects, promotes, and supports optimal IYCF/breastfeeding and if so, is the policy supported by a government program?

Is there a mechanism to coordinate the statewide IYCF committee and a state-employed coordinator for the committee? 		Criteria
Results
1.1) A statewide infant and young child feeding (IYCF)/breastfeeding policy has been officially adopted/approved by the government. (1)
1.00
1.2) The policy recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, complementary feeding to be started after six months and continued breastfeeding up to 2 years and beyond. (1)
0.00
1.3) A statewide plan of action has been developed based on the policy. (2)
1.00
1.4) The plan is adequately funded. (2)
2.00
1.5) There is a Statewide Breastfeeding Committee/ IYCF Committee. (1)
1.00
1.6) The statewide breastfeeding/IYCF committee meets, monitors, and reviews progress on a regular basis. (1.5)
0.00
1.7) The statewide breastfeeding/IYCF committee links effectively with all other sectors like health, nutrition, information etc. (.5)
0.00
1.8) There is a state-employed breastfeeding coordinator with a clearly defined role, including regularly communicating statewide policy. (1) (WIC only .5)
0.50
Total Score
5.5/10

WBTiExpert Panel convened by Healthy Children Project, Inc.

www.centerforbreastfeeding.org

Ohio
State Score: 45% (17.50 / 38.5)
Rank: 8th
 WBTi United States and Territories 2017 Baseline Report   
INDICATOR 4

Are there laws or other measures that meet or go beyond the International Labor Organization (ILO) standards for protecting and supporting breastfeeding mothers, including those working mothers in the informal sector? 		Criteria
Results
4.1) Women covered by state legislation are allowed the following weeks of paid maternity leave: any leave less than 14 wks (.5), 14-17 wks (1), 18-25 wks (1.5), or 26 wks or more (2).
0.00
4.2) Women covered by state legislation are allowed at least one breastfeeding break or reduction of work hours daily: unpaid break (.5) or paid break (1).
0.00
4.3) State legislation requires private sector employers of women in the state to: give at least 14 wks paid maternity leave (.5) and/or paid nursing breaks (.5)
0.00
4.4) There is provision in state legislation that provides for worksite accommodation for breastfeeding and/or childcare in work places in the formal sector: space for breastfeeding/breastmilk expression (.5) and/or onsite daycare (.5).
0.00
4.5) Women in informal/unorganized and agriculture sector are: accorded some protective measures (.5) or accorded the same protection as women working in the formal sector (1).
0.00
4.6) Information about maternity protection laws, regulations, or policies is made available to workers (.5) and/or there is a system for monitoring compliance and a way for workers to complain if their entitlements are not provided (.5).
1.00
4.7) Paternity leave is granted in public sector for at least 3 days (.5) and/or in the private sector for at least 3 days (.5).
0
Total Score
1/8.5
INDICATOR 9

 Are policies and programs in place to ensure that mothers, infants, and young children will be provided adequate protection for IYCF during emergencies? 		Criteria (0-No, 1-Some Degree, 2-Yes)
Results
9.1) The state has a comprehensive policy on infant and young child feeding that includes infant feeding in emergencies (IFE) and contains all basic elements included in the IFE Operational Guidance. (0,1,2)
0.00
9.2) Person(s) tasked with responsibility for statewide coordination with all relevant partners such as the Red Cross, FEMA, state EMA, donors, military and NGOs regarding infant and young child feeding in emergency situations have been appointed. (0,1,2)
1.00
9.3) An emergency preparedness and response plan based on the practical steps listed in the Operational Guidance has been developed and put into effect in most recent emergency situations. (0,1,2)
0.00
9.4) Resources have been allocated for implementation of the emergency preparedness and response plan. (0,1,2)
2.00
9.5) Appropriate orientation and training material on infant and young child feeding in emergencies has been integrated and is taking place in pre-service and in-service training for emergency management and relevant health care personnel. (0,1,2).
0.00
Total Score
3/10
INDICATOR 10

 Are monitoring and evaluation systems in place that routinely collect, analyze, and use data to improve IYCF practices? 		Criteria (0-No, 1-Some Degree, 2-Yes)
Results
10.1) Monitoring and evaluation components are built into major infant and young child feeding program activities. (0,1,2)
2.00
10.2) Data/information on progress made in implementing the IYCF program are used by program managers to guide planning and investments decisions. (0,1,2)
2.00
10.3) Data on progress made in implementing IYCF program activities routinely collected at statewide levels. (0,1,2)
2.00
10.4) Data/information related to infant and young child feeding program progress are reported to key decision-makers. (0,1,2)
1.00
10.5) Monitoring of key infant and young child feeding practices is integrated into the statewide nutritional surveillance system, and/or health information system or statewide health surveys. (0,1,2)
1.00
Total Score
8/10

WBTiExpert Panel convened by Healthy Children Project, Inc.

www.centerforbreastfeeding.org   


Ohio
Sources and Comments    
 WBTi United States and Territories 2017 Baseline Report   
Indicator
1.1
Source(s)
1. https://www.odh.ohio.gov/-/media/ODH/ASSETS/Files/cfhs/child-and-family-health-services/ODHPolicy_-Infant-FeedingFINAL1213.pdf
2. http://breastfeedinglaw.com/state-laws/ohio/
Comment(s)
1. Ohio has a "Ohio Department of Health Policy on Infant Feeding"
2. Ohio mothers have the right to breastfeed in public by law
1.2
Source(s)
1. https://www.odh.ohio.gov/-/media/ODH/ASSETS/Files/cfhs/child-and-family-health-services/ODHPolicy_-Infant-FeedingFINAL1213.pdf
Comment(s)
1. "The Ohio Department of Health, in alignment with the American ? Academy of Pediatrics, recommends exclusive breastfeeding for six? months, followed by continued breastfeeding as complementary ? foods are introduced, with continuation of breastfeeding for one ? year or longer as mutually desired by mother and infant." Yes: exclusive for 6 months, complementary feeding No: onlyu continued for one year and beyond instead of two years ? and beyond
1.3
Source(s)
1. https://www.odh.ohio.gov/-/media/ODH/ASSETS/Files/cfhs/child-and-family-health-services/ODHPolicy_-Infant-FeedingFINAL1213.pdf
Comment(s)
1. Purpose, policy, procedures and background
1.4
Source(s)
1. https://www.odh.ohio.gov/-/media/ODH/ASSETS/Files/cfhs/child-and-family-health-services/ODHPolicy_-Infant-FeedingFINAL1213.pdf
Comment(s)
1. Primarily directions to funded organizations to change their ? messaging, so seems to be funded.
1.5
Source(s)
1. www.ohioearlychildhoodhealthnetwork.org
2. http://www.ohiobreastfeedingalliance.org/
Comment(s)
1. Breastfeeding is addressed through the MCH Block Grant workgroup ? and Chronic Disease workgroup have combined as one committee ? under a new umbrella, the Ohio Early Childhood Disease Health ? Network (www.ohioearlychildhoodhealthnetwork.org) (From Lori ? Nester) According to the website: "Breastfeeding Subcommittee The Network is welcoming the addition of the Breastfeeding ? Workgroup. More information on the new subcommittee coming soon..."
2. Ohio Breastfeeding Alliance is the USBC recognized coalition
1.6
Source(s)
1. www.ohioearlychildhoodhealthnetwork.org
2. http://www.ohiobreastfeedingalliance.org/
Comment(s)
1. The new breastfeeding subcommittee has not yet assembled or met, ? according to the website. The OBA does appear to meet regularly, but minutes indicate that ? they do not monitor or review progress.
1.7
Source(s)
1. www.ohioearlychildhoodhealthnetwork.org
2. http://www.ohiobreastfeedingalliance.org/
Comment(s)
1. The new breastfeeding subcommittee has not yet assembled or met, ? according to the website. Therefore, it is not clear whether ? different sectors will be represented. The OBA website does not indicate sectors represented.
1.8
Source(s)
1. https://www.nwica.org/states/ohio
Comment(s)
1. Although there is a WIC breastfeeding coordinator, there is no ? state breastfeeding coordinator.
4.1
Source(s)
1. http://codes.ohio.gov/oac/123%3A1-33-01
Comment(s)
1. Ohio's coverage only applies to state government workers under ? certain conditions.
4.2
Source(s)
1. https://www.dol.gov/wb/state_protection_summary_508_txt.htm
2. http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/3781.55
Comment(s)
1. OH 3781.55 Breast-feeding in places of public accommodation. A ? mother is entitled to breast-feed her baby in any location of a ? place of public accommodation wherein the mother otherwise is ? permitted.
2. It is unclear whether this extends to a woman's place of ? employment.
3. Federal protections only
4.3.a
Source(s)
1. https://www.dol.gov/wb/state_protection_summary_508_txt.htm
Comment(s)
1. Only federal protections apply
4.3.b
Source(s)
1. https://www.dol.gov/wb/state_protection_summary_508_txt.htm
Comment(s)
1. Only federal protections apply
4.4.a
Source(s)
1. https://www.dol.gov/wb/state_protection_summary_508_txt.htm
2. http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/3781.55
Comment(s)
1. OH 3781.55 Breast-feeding in places of public accommodation. A ? mother is entitled to breast-feed her baby in any location of a ? place of public accommodation wherein the mother otherwise is ? permitted.
4.4.b
Source(s)
1. https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/pdf/2016breastfeedingreportcard.pdf
Comment(s)
1. Data on employer provision of onsite daycare was not found.
4.5
Source(s)
1. https://www.dol.gov/wb/maps/
2. http://jfs.ohio.gov/Agriculture/FarmworkerPage.stm
Comment(s)
1. Only federal protections
4.6.a
Source(s)
1. https://www.dol.gov/wb/state_protection_summary_508_txt.htm
2. http://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/file.asp?id=887&type=application/pdf
Comment(s)
1. Ohio Rev. Code  4112.01. Ohio Admin. Code  4112-5-05.
2. posters available, unclear if they are mandatory for employers
4.6.b
Source(s)
1. https://www.dol.gov/wb/state_protection_summary_508_txt.htm
2. http://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/file.asp?id=887&type=application/pdf
Comment(s)
1. Unclear if employers are required to make available
4.7
Source(s)
1. http://family.findlaw.com/paternity/paternity-leave.html
2. http://www.nationalpartnership.org/research-library/work-family/paid-leave/state-paid-family-leave-laws.pdf
Comment(s)
1. Only federal protections
4.8
Source(s)
1. http://family.findlaw.com/paternity/paternity-leave.html
2. http://www.nationalpartnership.org/research-library/work-family/paid-leave/state-paid-family-leave-laws.pdf
Comment(s)
1. Only federal protections
4.9
Source(s)
1. https://www.dol.gov/wb/state_protection_summary_508_txt.htm
2. http://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/file.asp?id=887&type=application/pdf
Comment(s)
1. Ohio Admin. Code  4112-5-05.
2. Pregnancy treated as disability, only federal protections for BF
4.10
Source(s)
1. http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/4112.01
Comment(s)
1. Unclear whether job protection is included; also unclear whether ? law applies to breastfeeding period.
2. Ohio prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of sex, ? which explicitly includes pregnancy, any illness arising out of ? and occurring during the course of a pregnancy, childbirth, or ? related medical conditions. This law applies to all employers ? with four or more employees within Ohio.
9.1
Source(s)
1. http://www.ema.ohio.gov/EOP_Overview.aspx
Comment(s)
1. No policy found
9.2
Source(s)
1. http://www.ema.ohio.gov/EOP_Overview.aspx
Comment(s)
1. Coordination of partners, assuming infants and young children are? included as citizens of Ohio
9.3.a
Source(s)
1. http://www.ema.ohio.gov/EOP_Overview.aspx
Comment(s)
1. No evidence found
9.3.b
Source(s)
1. http://www.ema.ohio.gov/EOP_Overview.aspx
Comment(s)
1. No evidence found
9.4
Source(s)
1. http://www.ema.ohio.gov/EOP_Overview.aspx
Comment(s)
1. Appears to be well funded
9.5.a
Source(s)
1. http://www.ema.ohio.gov/EOP_Overview.aspx
Comment(s)
1. No evidence found
9.5.b
Source(s)
1. http://www.ema.ohio.gov/EOP_Overview.aspx
Comment(s)
1. No evidence found
10.1
Source(s)
1. https://www.odh.ohio.gov/en/odhprograms/ns/wicn/wic1
Comment(s)
1. This state has one major infant and young child feeding program, ? Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and ? Children (WIC). Into the WIC program are built monitoring and ? evaluation components.
10.2
Source(s)
1. https://www.odh.ohio.gov/en/odhprograms/ns/wicn/wic1
Comment(s)
1.
10.3
Source(s)
1. https://www.odh.ohio.gov/en/odhprograms/ns/wicn/wic1
Comment(s)
1.
10.4
Source(s)
1. https://www.fns.usda.gov/pd/wic-program
Comment(s)
1. All states report program data to UDSA office. USDA is ? considered the key-decision maker. The majority of the ? information reported is program data ie client participation and ? program costs.
10.5
Source(s)
1. http://grc.osu.edu/OPAS
Comment(s)
1. Ohio does not participate in PRAMS. However, they have implement ? a statewide annual survey titled, Ohio Pregnancy Assessment Survey.
2. No statewide toddler feeding survey found.

WBTiExpert Panel convened by Healthy Children Project, Inc.

www.centerforbreastfeeding.org   

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