WIC Supports Breastfeeding
Support for WIC Clients
We provide support for WIC clients who are breastfeeding their infants. Helpful contacts include:
- Breastfeeding peer counselors
- Lactation consultants
- Local WIC clinic phone numbers
- Statewide 800 toll free number
Breastfeeding Rooms Available for all Nursing Mothers
WIC supports breastfeeding rooms where any breastfeeding mom can pump or breastfeed in comfort and privacy. Each room has a glider and ottoman, an electric, hospital-grade pump, a refrigerator for storing expressed milk and breastfeeding literature.
Follow this link to find a breastfeeding room in your area.
Additional Links
For information on breastfeeding visit:
- La Leche League of Maryland, Delaware and District of Columbia
- The National Women's Health Information Center
