Peer Counseling & Breast Feeding

Program Description

Wayne County WIC promotes breastfeeding as the recommended method of infant feeding. Classes are offered to educate mothers prenatally on the benefits of breastfeeding and provide breastfeeding support after delivery. Our offices are breastfeeding friendly and offer the services of trained breastfeeding Peers and Lactation Consultants (IBCLC).

 

Services

  • In person clinic and Telehealth (video/phone/text) lactation services provided by Lactation Consultants and Breastfeeding Peer Counselors are offered to all pregnant and breastfeeding WIC participants

  • Distribution of breast pumps and breastfeeding supplies

 

Goals and Objectives

  • Encourage mothers to choose to breastfeed and to offer support and encouragement for a successful breastfeeding experience

  • Increase the number of mothers who breastfeed their infants

  • Increase the number of days, weeks and months that breastfeeding continues

  • Provide breastfeeding encouragement and support to women throughout their infant's first year of life and beyond

 

Additional Information

Kellymom.com

Breastfeeding Basics | WIC Breastfeeding Support (usda.gov)

Breast/Chestfeeding Resources for Families| MDHHS

 

Breastfeeding Program Coordinator

Diane Ewell
Breastfeeding Program Coordinator
dewell@waynecountymi.gov

Breastfeeding Support Line - (734) 727-5871

 

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