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Find local breastfeeding resources and support!Find local breastfeeding support, including lactation consultants, WIC clinics, community breastfeeding support, physicians, and local breastfeeding coalitions, at Zipmilk Louisiana or by calling the Partners for Healthy Babies line at 1-800-251-BABY (2229).
Other Places You Can Call or Visit for Breastfeeding HelpNational Breastfeeding Helpline 1-800-994-9662Talk with a trained breastfeeding peer counselor in English or Spanish.The National Breastfeeding Helpline from the Office on Women’s Health has trained breastfeeding peer counselors to provide support by phone. The counselors can help answer common breastfeeding questions. They can also help you decide if you need to see a doctor or lactation consultant. The Helpline is available for all breastfeeding mothers, partners, prospective parents, family members, and health professionals seeking to learn more about breastfeeding. The Helpline is an information and referral service only and cannot provide a medical diagnosis or answer medical questions. All medical questions should be directed to a doctor or nurse. The Helpline is open from Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., EST. If you call after hours, you will be able to leave a message, and a breastfeeding peer counselor will return your call on the next business day. Louisiana WIC ProgramThe LA WIC program provides breastfeeding support and education to its participants. To find a WIC clinic near you visit ZipMilk Louisiana or click here. You can also call 1-800-251-BABY (2229) to find WIC clinics and other resources in your area. Louisiana Nurse Family PartnershipA nurse home-visiting program for first time mothers. Find out if you are eligible by clicking here. Mississippi Breastfeeding Medicine ClinicSpecializing in maternal breastfeeding problems. Clinic hours: Monday-Friday 1:00pm-5:00pm. By appointment only. 601-898-7979 The Parenting Center at Children’s HospitalThe Parenting Center provides a place where parents can develop competence and confidence in raising children. Membership is open to parents and grandparents. Breastfeeding support and lactation services are also available with an experience nurse/international board certified lactation consultant. Many parents enjoy the Parenting Center’s Snuggles and Struggles New Parent Group. La Leche League InternationalLa Leche League has many sources of breastfeeding information. To find a La Leche League group in your area visit ZipMilk Louisiana. International Lactation Consultant AssociationClick here to find an ILCA Member/International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) near you. Infant Risk CenterQuestions about using medications during pregnancy or breastfeeding? Call the Infant Risk Center of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at (806) 352-2519 Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm central time or visit www.infantrisk.com Milk Banking Resources
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