WIC peer counselors are parents with personal experience in breastfeeding and have special training in lactation and breastfeeding support. They can share their own experiences and provide help and advice based on current research.
When you are pregnant or a new parent, it helps to talk to other parents who know what you’re going through.
Peer counselors provide support by phone or text and are available in the evenings and weekends, when parents often have questions!
Peer counselors can:
Breastfeeding peer counselors are available for WIC clients at all of our WIC clinic sites. Regardless of whether you plan on breastfeeding or not, Healthfirst WIC is committed to providing you with education and support!
For more information, call 1-800-246-5743.
Through the State WIC program, Healthfirst offers a free, weekly, virtual breastfeeding class option that provides you with basic information and the general how-to’s of breastfeeding! Classes are offered every Monday in English and every Tuesday in Spanish. Reach out to your Peer Counselor or WIC staff if you are interested in joining one of these classes!
In addition to the State WIC program’s Breastfeeding Class, Healthfirst offers a monthly in-person or virtual support group for any breastfeeding or non-breastfeeding postpartum individuals. The meetings are participant-led and serve as an opportunity to talk through any postpartum struggles (or successes!). A Healthfirst Mental Health Counselor and Breastfeeding Peer Counselor are present in these meetings to educate and help guide discussion when necessary.