Breastfeeding Support
Breast milk is the optimal nutrition for infants so WIC provides breastfeeding support to moms and babies. Our efforts in supporting our moms shows in our 79% breastfeeding initiation rate! At our clinic we have 4 lactation consultants on staff to help you with any breastfeeding questions or concerns. After assessment, they can provide a breast pump if it is found that one is needed and can also help you with the paperwork to receive a breast pump through your insurance. The Johnson County WIC program also has breastfeeding peer counselors whose role is to promote breastfeeding and provide additional support and encouragement.
We offer breastfeeding classes every day of the week at different times of the day so you can find something that fits your schedule.
Click here to see our schedule.
Breastfeeding classes and support are offered to EVERYONE, FOR FREE, even if you are not participating
in the WIC program. So, you can always feel free to stop in or give us a call if you need to speak to a lactation consultant.
Check out these helpful, trusted websites for breastfeeding support:
http://kellymom.com/
www.infantrisk.com
Postpartum Support International Helpline English and Spanish
La Leche League
https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov
https://www.womenshealth.gov/its-only-natural
http://www.usbreastfeeding.
http://lowmilksupply.org/
www.womenshealth.gov/
www.tummytimemethod.com
askdrsears.com
https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/
Breastfeeding Resources in Area Hospitals:
– Community South –
Private lactation appointments available.
Facebook Group: Breastfeeding/Lactation Support at Community Hospital South
Call: 317-887-7927
– St. Francis –
Lactation Clinic for questions 8:00am-4:00pm. Support Group available, call 317-528-5620 to schedule appointment.
– Johnson Memorial –
1159 W Jefferson St Franklin, IN 46131, Suite 100
Private lactation appointments available call 317-736-2698 for more information.
– Major Health Partners –
2325 Intelliplex Drive Shelbyville, IN 46176
Lactation Line: 317-398-5316
– Columbus – Nurse ‘n Chat –
Located at Mother Essentials: 424 Washington Street (upstairs)
Call for days and times: 821-375-3545
Facebook Group: Healthy Communities Breastfeeding Coalition-Columbus Regional Hospital
Private Consultants:
– Advanced Breastfeeding Care –
Lisa Lahey, RN, IBCLC, COMS
www.advancedbreastfeedingcare.com
lahey.LC@gmail.com
Facebook Group: Advanced Breastfeedingcare
Call: 317-435-3042
Our Lactation Ladies:
Tracy Smith
Registered Dietician, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, WIC Coordinator
Angela Larkin
Registered Dietician, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, Breastfeeding Coordinator
Angie Turnmire
(317)443-5463
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Becky Davy
(765)318-2904
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
