Hillsborough County WIC Breastfeeding Program

Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program

Breastfeeding peer counselors assist mothers by providing their personal breastfeeding experience and local expertise that can help mothers achieve their own infant feeding goals. A WIC peer counselor can give you:

-Tips for how to breastfeed comfortably and discreetly, even in public
-Ways you can stay close to your baby through breastfeeding after you return to work or school
-Ideas for getting support from your family and friends
-Secrets for making plenty of breast milk for your baby
-Help with breastfeeding concerns, such as sore nipples and engorgement
-Shows you how to get more help from other health care professionals, if needed

Breast Pump Loan Program:

Electric breast pumps are available to qualified breastfeeding mothers. The breastfeeding support staff with determine if you qualify for an electric breast pump.

Breastfeeding Classes:

Breastfeeding classes are available to WIC clients for FREE! The class covers a wide range of topics related to breastfeeding including:

-Positioning and Latching at the breast
-Myths and concerns of breastfeeding
-How breastfeeding works