Breastfeeding Support
WIC provides breastfeeding support to moms and babies. Our efforts in supporting our moms shows in our 79% breastfeeding initiation rate!
We have lactation consultants and breastfeeding peer counselors on site to answer questions, provide support and offer educational breastfeeding chats.
Our Lactation Ladies:
Franklin Breastfeeding Staff
Tracy Smith
Registered Dietitian, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, WIC Coordinator
Angie Turnmire (317) 552-9864
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Becky Davy 317 -832-6432
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Shelbyville Breastfeeding Staff
Breastfeeding Peer Counselors: Esther Cassidy 317-646-0248 & Logan Miller 317-605-9454
Designated Breastfeeding Expert: Darcy Muldoon (317) 512-6631
Greenwood Breastfeeding Staff
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor: Alayna Abner (317) 642-8154
Check out these helpful, trusted websites for breastfeeding support:
http://kellymom.com/
www.infantrisk.com
Postpartum Support International Helpline English and Spanish
La Leche League
https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov
https://www.womenshealth.gov/its-only-natural
http://www.usbreastfeeding.
http://lowmilksupply.org/
www.womenshealth.gov/
www.tummytimemethod.com
askdrsears.com
https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/
Indiana State Department of Health Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding Resources in Area Hospitals:
– Community South –
Private lactation appointments available.
Facebook Group: Breastfeeding/Lactation Support at Community Hospital South
Call: 317-887-7927
– St. Francis –
Lactation Clinic for questions 8:00am-4:00pm. Support Group available, call 317-528-5620 to schedule appointment.
– Major Health Partners –
2325 Intelliplex Drive Shelbyville, IN 46176
Lactation Line: 317-398-5316
– Columbus – Nurse ‘n Chat –
Located at Mother Essentials: 424 Washington Street (upstairs)
Call for days and times: 821-375-3545
Facebook Group: Healthy Communities Breastfeeding Coalition-Columbus Regional Hospital
Private Consultants:
– Advanced Breastfeeding Care –
Lisa Lahey, RN, IBCLC, COMS
www.advancedbreastfeedingcare.com
lahey.LC@gmail.com
Facebook Group: Advanced Breastfeedingcare
Call: 317-435-3042