Breastfeeding
We encourage and support breastfeeding as the best way to feed a baby, with significant benefits for infants and mothers.
Breastfeeding Support Line
We offer free breastfeeding support, including information on community resources, and can answer questions about breastfeeding. Call our Breastfeeding Support Line at (608) 243-0449 and speak with one of our breastfeeding counselors.
Through individual consultation, breastfeeding counselors provide support and information, both before and after delivery. Information is provided on how to:
- Help breastfeeding go well right from the birth of your baby.
- Get past the difficulties that can happen in the early weeks.
- Continue giving your baby breast milk while away for work or school.
Breast Pump Program
Mothers with Medical Assistance need to get a breast pump from their health care provider. Mothers who are on WIC and do not have Medical Assistance may be eligible for a pump from us. Ask at your next WIC appointment.
Local Breastfeeding Resources and Classes
A printer-friendly brochure is also available in English and Spanish.
| Breastfeeding Resources | Phone |
|---|---|
|
African American Breastfeeding Alliance |
(608) 535-9880 |
| Breastfeeding Coalition of South Central Wisconsin Locations to pump around Madison, local laws, breastfeeding information https://bcscw.wildapricot.org/ |
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| Harambee Village Doulas Pregnancy, postpartum, and breastfeeding support through community-based doulas Facebook: @HarambeeVillage |
(608) 535-9525 |
| La Leche League Helpline
FREE |
(608) 827-5530 |
| Madison Breastfeeding Help Call for rates https://madisonbreastfeedinghelp.com/ |
(608) 698-0182 |
| Mothers' Milk Alliance, Inc. Madison milk sharing. Donors have been tested. FREE www.mothersmilkalliance.org/ |
(608) 535-9886 |
| St. Mary's Hospital Calls returned daily from 7:00 am – 10:00 pm Lactation Consultants WARM LINE: Free phone consultation Best Start Support Group: FREE, drop in on Thursdays from 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm |
(608) 258-6474 or 1-800-336-6650 |
| Today Not Tomorrow Family Resource Center Family support services, pregnancy and breastfeeding education and support, help with baby items, fun family events, and much more. | (608) 268-6968 |
| Unity Point Health-Meriter Hospital Lactation Consultants HELP LINE: Free phone consultation Calls returned: Monday - Friday from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm; Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Outpatient Lactation Clinic: Insurance accepted |
(608) 417-6547 or 1-800-261-4449 |
| UW Health-Mt. Horeb and Odana Clinics Outpatient Lactation Clinic Referral needed from your doctor or mid-wife Insurance accepted |
(608) 437-3064 |
| Wildwood Family Clinic Lactation Consultants located at Cottage Grove Clinic Insurance accepted www.wildwoodclinic.com |
(608) 839-3515 |
| Breastfeeding classes | Phone |
|---|---|
| Access Community Health Center FREE www.accesscommunityhealthcenters.org — click on "Services" then "Medical" |
(608) 443-5564 |
| Group Health Cooperative FREE www.ghcscw.com — click on "Wellness" then "Sign up for Classes" |
(608) 662-4924 |
| Unity Point Health-Meriter Fee charged, some insurance accepted www.unitypoint.org/madison — click on "Classes and Events" then "Breastfeeding" |
(608) 417-8446 |
| St. Mary's Hospital FREE www.stmarysmadison.com — click on "Sign up for Classes and Events" |
(608) 512-4001 |
| Places to Pump |
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| Map of public lactation rooms |
| Breastfeeding Coalition of South Central Wisconsin Pumping Friendly Sites |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison Campus Lactation Rooms |
Legal Protections for Lactating Parents in Wisconsin
Information on federal and state laws that provide protections and benefits for nursing parents.
Collaborating to Increase Breastfeeding Rates
Information on how we are working with community partners to increase breastfeeding rates.
Note:
This website sometimes uses the term "woman," "women," and female gendered pronouns "she" and "her" because most people in need of workplace accommodations and other support related to breastfeeding are women. It is important to recognize, however, that this population also includes people who do not identify as women, including some gender non-conforming people and some transgender men.
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