Need help feeding your baby?
You don’t have to figure it out alone.
Whether you’re breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding, combination feeding, or getting ready to wean, there are people who can help.
You do not have to wait until things get really hard.
"I'm not even sure if I need help."
Many families ask for help because...
✔ Breastfeeding hurts
✔ Baby won't latch
✔ Baby likes the bottle better
✔ Milk supply feels low
✔ Pumping hurts
✔ Baby isn't gaining weight
✔ Feeding takes all day
✔ You're going back to work
✔ You have questions
✔ You just want someone to check that things are going well
If you're wondering whether something is normal, that's enough of a reason to ask for help.
Where should I start?
WIC & Medicaid
If you qualify for WIC, they have phenomenal breastfeeding support for free.
If you are on Medicaid, Ontario County Public Health offers free visits with Clinical Lactation Counselors (CLCs), free breastfeeding classes, and peer support. (If you live in a different county, check with your county’s public health department.
If you need more specialized care, these locations can also help you connect with an IBCLC.
I have private insurance.
Many private insurance plans cover visits with an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) at little or no cost.
An IBCLC can help with everything from common feeding questions to more complex feeding challenges.
You don’t need to know how serious the problem is before making an appointment.
Not ready for a visit?
That’s okay.
You can also find support through:
Going back to work?
Starting Solids?
What’s the Difference Between Lactation Helpers?
