WIC Breastfeeding Program
The Supplemental Nutrition Program For Women, Infants and Children's (WIC) Breastfeeding Program in Hillsborough County Provides:
Breastfeeding Support:
- Peer Counselors
- Certified Lactation Counselors
- Lactation Consultants
- Breast pump Loan Program
- Breastfeeding Classes
Peer Counselors:
Mother-to-mother support has proven to be one of the most successful approaches to encourage mothers to breastfeed their infants. The WIC Peer Counselor:
- Serves as role model
- Helps develop your personal breastfeeding plan to get you and baby off to a good start.
- Supports and encourages you to reach your breastfeeding goals.
- Teaches classes and provides education
- Provides referrals when necessary
Lactation Consultants:
Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) provide specialized consults including:
- Latch assist
- Preterm infant breastfeeding
- Methods for improving milk supply
- Nipple pain relief
- Information on medications and breastfeeding
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:
- Myths and concerns of breastfeeding
- How breastfeeding works
- Positioning and Latching at the breast
For more information contact:
Breastfeeding Coordinator: Charlene Laping, BS, CCE, IBCLC/RLC
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Coordinator: Kendall Hernandez, BA, IBCLC
Tel: (813)-307-8074
Fax: (813)-272-5408
