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Lactation Services at GCPH
Green County Public Health has Certified Lactation Counselors who are available by appointment to help you. To schedule an appointment:
- Call (608)328-9390
- Email: info@greencountywi.org
Our staff are here to help you with any breastfeeding questions or concerns. Your health care provider may also be able to refer you to a lactation consultant at your baby’s well check appointments.
Why Breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding is the best way to feed your baby and we are here to help you. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, followed by continued breastfeeding while introducing foods for at least the first year, and beyond as mother and child desire.
Breastfeeding Resources
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- Printable Breastfeeding Guide
- Breast Friends Moms Support Group on Facebook
- Breastfeeding Friendly Employer Toolkit
- Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care Programs
- Kelly Mom
- La Leche League
- Coffective.com
- WomensHealth.gov
- March of Dimes
- Center for Disease Control
- Maximizing Milk Production with Hands on Pumping
- A Breastfeeding Class and Child Birth Education Class is offered at Monroe Clinic. For more information call (608)324-2000
- Infant Risk Hotline (takes questions about mother’s milk and medication) Hotline number Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm 1(806)352-2519 or http://www.infantrisk.com/
- Information on a nursing mother’s rights in the workplace and filing a complaint – U.S. Department of Labor https://www.dol.gov/whd/nursingmothers/ or call 1(866)487-9243 for free, confidential help