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.
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.
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.
BREASTFEEDING AND PRENATAL SUPPORT GROUPS
Northside Gwinnett
Breastfeeding Support Group
Every Monday from 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Women’s Pavilion, Dogwood Room
100 Medical Center Blvd,
Suite 115 Classroom A
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
PIEDMONT ROCKDALE
Mobile WIC Services
Every Monday from 9:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
1412 Milstead Avenue
Conyers, GA 30012
Piedmont Eastside
Mobile WIC Services & Lactation Support
First three Wednesdays of every month
from 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
1700 Medical Way
Snellville, GA 30078
Piedmont Newton
Breastfeeding Support Group
Last Monday of the month from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Piedmont Physician’s Pavilion
4181 Hospital Drive,
Covington, GA 30014
LA LECHE LEAGUE
USDA WIC Breastfeeding Support
Do you need help breastfeeding? USDA WIC Breastfeeding Support has resources and information to assist.
Make A WIC Appointment
770-513-9738
WIC offers both virtual and in-person benefit appointments.