WIC Breastfeeding Support
Breastfeeding Support and Resources
By choosing to breastfeed you have chosen to provide the best nutrition for your baby and a healthy option for yourself. Women, Infants & Children (WIC), GNR Public Health, and our local community offer many services to support breastfeeding mothers like you.
You will find our community offers a variety of breastfeeding support — prenatal breastfeeding classes, breastfeeding peer counselors, certified lactation consultants, community support groups, help obtaining breast pumps and more.
Breastfeeding Peer Counselors
A Breastfeeding Peer Counselor is a WIC Mom who lives in the community and has breastfed her own child. She provides prenatal and post-partum support to encourage you throughout your breastfeeding journey.
Contact your local WIC clinic to make an appointment with a lactation consultant or WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor.
wic buddy program
Get matched with another WIC mom who can support you on your breastfeeding journey. Your buddy will understand what you’re going through because she’s going through it, too!
Ask how you can get started at your next appointment.
Buddy program virtual meet-up
If you’re pregnant and in need of a support network, join our monthly virtual meet-up to meet and connect with other pregnant moms, like you!
Join us the 1st Friday, Monthly, on Zoom. ID 442 371 5629. Passcode 546612.
PRENATAL BREASTFEEDING CLASSES
Taking a breastfeeding class before your baby is born can help you feel more confident about breastfeeding and can help you avoid common breastfeeding challenges.
“Ready for Baby” is a facilitated discussion group preparing moms for feeding their baby after delivery. Classes are taught by each clinic’s nutrition and lactation staff.
post-partum lactation consultants
An IBCLC, known as a Lactation Consultant, provides more in-depth breastfeeding guidance and assistance. Our IBCLCs can help address challenges to promote
a successful breastfeeding journey. If you are struggling to breastfeed, ask about scheduling a feeding observation with an IBCLC at your next appointment.
Breast Pump PROGRAM
Not every mom needs a breast pump to successfully breastfeed. However, breast pumps may be necessary if your baby is unable to latch correctly, if you are going back to work or school, or if you need to be away from your baby for long periods of time. Contact your Health Center to see if you are eligible for a breast pump.
Want to learn more about breastfeeding?
Call 770-513-9738 to make an appointment today.
WIC offers both virtual and in-person benefit appointments.
BREASTFEEDING AND PRENATAL SUPPORT GROUPS
Taking a breastfeeding class before your baby is born can help you feel more confident about breastfeeding and can help you avoid common breastfeeding challenges.
“Ready for Baby” is a facilitated discussion group preparing moms for feeding their baby after delivery. Classes are taught by each clinic’s nutrition and lactation staff.
Gwinnett
Every Tuesday at 10 a.m & 1 p.m. (Español), on Zoom. Meeting ID 442 371 5629 Password 546612
Rockdale/Newton
Every Thursday at 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. on Zoom. Meeting ID 885 4782 6057 Password RFBC2022
In-person BREASTFEEDING CLASSES
Join other new moms to learn about breastfeeding or get lactation support to help you successfully breastfeed your baby. Free to attend. No registration is required.
Northside Gwinnett
TLC: The Lactation Club
Every Monday
from 11 a.m. to Noon Except Holidays
Suite 115, Classroom A
100 Medical Center Blvd.
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
PIEDMONT NEWTON
Breastfeeding Support
Last Monday of the Month at 10 a.m.
Physician’s Pavilion
4181 Hospital Drive,
Covington, GA 30014
Piedmont Eastside
Breastfeeding Support & Prenatal Education
First Three Wednesdays
of the Month at 10 a.m.
North Tower
Conference Room, 1st Floor
1700 Medical Way
Snellville, GA 30078
post-partum virtual support group
If in-person support is not right for you, join us on Zoom!
The group meets on the Third Friday of each month from 1-2 p.m. on Zoom. Meeting ID 442 371 5629 Password 546612
post-partum virtual support group
If in-person support is not right for you, join us on Zoom! The group meets on the Third Friday of each month from 1-2 p.m. on Zoom. Meeting ID 442 371 5629 Password 546612
LA LECHE LEAGUE
USDA WIC Breastfeeding Support
Do you need help breastfeeding? USDA WIC Breastfeeding Support has resources and information to assist.
