breastfeeding resources

When it comes to breastfeeding, there are unlimited resources available to you. We know it may be overwhelming to figure out which information is trustworthy. Below are several resources we love that provide accurate and reliable information to help you through your breastfeeding journey. Some are even available locally!

 

 

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Prenatal Breastfeeding Support

 

Healthfirst Network

Virtual Zoom support group

4th Tuesday of the month at 6pm

www.healthfirstnetwork.org/breastfeeding

Ready, Set, Baby

Virtual Zoom classes

Mondays at 12pm and 2pm

Tuesdays in Spanish at 11am

https://sph.unc.edu/cgbi/ready-set-baby-live-online-classes/

Marshfield Medical Center - Weston

In-person classes

To register, call 715-393-3046

https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/specialties/obgyn/pregnancy/delivery/childbirth-education-classes

Aspirus Women's Health Birth Center

In-person and virtual classes

To register, call 715-847-2380

https://www.aspirus.org/classes-events

 

 

 

Local Hospital and Clinic Information

 

Aspirus Women's Health Birthing Center, Wausau

715-847-2910; Warmline 1-866-227-0105

Aspirus Langlade Hospital Antigo

715-623-9280 or 715-623-9898

Aspirus Medford Hospital 

715-748-8456; Warmline 1-866-227-0105

Marshfield Medical Center, Weston

Warmline 715-393-3222

St. Joseph's Hospital Birth Center, Marshfield

Breastfeeding Warmline 715-389-3903

 

 

 

New Parent Support Groups

 

Circle of Moms Group - Marshfield Medical Center Marshfield

In-person; Thursdays at 10am

https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/specialties/obgyn/pregnancy/infant/circle-of-moms

Mommy and Me Support Group - Aspirus Women's Health Birth Center

In-person; First Monday of the month

https://www.aspirus.org/classes-events

 

New Moms Class - Aspirus Stevens Point

In-person; Mondays 10:30-11:30am

https://www.aspirus.org/classes-events

 

 

Breastmilk Donation

 

Mothers' Milk Bank of the Western Great Lake

https://www.milkbankwgl.org/

 

 

 

Telephone and Web Services

Healthfirst Network WIC Program

1-800-246-5743

University of Wisconsin Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine Clinic

608-274-1110

M-F 8:15am-5pm

LaLeche League

https://lllusa.org/ 

 

 

 

Wisconsin WIC Breastfeeding

The state of Wisconsin encourages moms to work with a breastfeeding peer counselor and provides additional information to help moms make an informed decision on breastfeeding. See more in the link below. 

WIC: Breastfeeding and Lactation Support | Wisconson Department of Health Services

PUMP Act

Returning to work while still providing your baby with breastmilk can be challenging. Learn your rights and find resources to share with your employer at the link below. 

FLSA Protections to Pump at Work | U.S. Department of Labor