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

 

Ready, Set, Baby

Virtual Zoom classes

Mondays at 12pm

Tuesdays in Spanish at 1pm

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

Sauk Prairie Healthcare-Birth Center

Childbirth and breastfeeding course.

1st three Tuesdays of the month

5-8pm

www.saukprairiehealthcare.orgservices/womens-health/birth-center-and-obstertrics/ 

RAMC Childbirth Education & Prenatal Breastfeeding Class

Offered every 3 months

Visit website for dates:

https://www.ramchealth.com/community-health/classes-and-programs/childbirth-education 

Call the Birth Center at: 608-768-6251

for more info and to register.

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

SSM- St. Claire Hospital Family Birth Suites

IBCLC on staff: 608-356-1520

julie.cushely@ssmhealth.com

Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) and Prenatal Care Coordination (PNCC):

In-home nurse visiting

Call/ text: 608-963-6115

https://www.co.sauk.wi.us/publichealth/nurse-family-partnership 

Marshfield Medical Center, Weston

Warmline 715-393-3222

St. Joseph's Hospital Birth Center, Marshfield

Breastfeeding Warmline 715-389-3903

Sauk Prairie Healthcare-Birth Center

IBCLC on staff

In-person consultation

Telephone Triage: 608-643-7223

Reedsburg Area Medical Center

IBCLC and CLC on staff

In-person consultation

Telephone Triage

Lactation Office: 608-768-6135

Birth Center: 608-768-6251

 

 

 

 

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

RAMC Post-partum 4th Trimester Support Group

Call the RAMC Birth Center at

608-768-6251

for more information

SSM- St. Claire Hospital Mom's Group

First Monday of the month: 10:00am-11:30am

Third Monday of the month: 4:00pm-5:30pm

Located in the Ho-Chunk Meeting Room in the lower level

 

Postpartum Support Group – Healthfirst Network

In-person or virtual zoom; Third Tuesday of the month 10-11:30 AM

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7-icEWXwbQVyOcj87fnBIh6ehUPiTKRuLsKFHxP1q4TN0xA/viewform

 

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

Office of Women's Health-National Breastfeeding Resource Line

Phone lines staffed 8am-5pm

English and Spanish

800-994-9662 

LaLeche League

https://lllusa.org/ 

KellyMom

Breastfeeding information, common concerns, message boards/ forums

Telephone and web services

www.kellymom.com 

Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMED)

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/

Infant Risk Center

Questions about medications & breastfeeding

M-F 8am- 5pm CST

806-352-2519 

 

 

 

 

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