Breastfeeding Support
Breastfeeding Education and Resources
All families want to give their babies the best start in life, and breastfeeding provides the best nutrition possible for your growing baby. Nevada WIC provides breastfeeding support, referrals to lactation professionals, breast pumps and accessories at no cost to qualifying breastfeeding WIC participants once you have delivered your baby. Please explore the information below, and contact your WIC clinic if you have any questions.
Breastfeeding Benefits
• Health Benefits for Mom and Baby
• Bonding with Baby
• Breast Milk Offers Baby Complete Nutrition
• Breast Milk is Free and Convenient
Explore the Stages of Breastfeeding
WIC is here every step of the way to help you on your breastfeeding journey.
Having ups and downs and feelings of accomplishment and frustration are normal.
We are here to help!
Learn
Thinking about breastfeeding? Learn about the benefits, how to plan, and get ready to start. You can do this, WIC can help!
Start
Your baby is here! Learn about what to expect the first few days and find support for when you need it to make breastfeeding work.
Overcome
All moms face breastfeeding challenges. From low milk supply to growth spurts, WIC is here to help you succeed.
Breast Pumps and Accessories
Need a breast pump? There are different ways to find a pump at low or no cost through private insurance, Medicaid, or your local WIC clinic. Talk to your WIC clinic about which option is best for you.
Peer Counseling
Peer Counselors are WIC mothers who have successfully breastfed who are trained to provide mom to mom (peer) breastfeeding education and support to other WIC mothers. This fantastic program is offered at four Nevada WIC local agencies statewide.
Baby Behavior
Babies have limited ways of communicating with their caregivers when they are hungry, tired or need something to be different. Understanding baby behaviors can help parents better respond to the needs of their baby.
Breastfeeding Protections for Nevada Workers and Parents
It can be challenging to receive accommodations to express milk at work or school.
Breastfeeding Resources
Breastfeeding During Illness or Common Conditions
Resources on breastfeeding during illness such as flu or COVID-19, in addition to other common conditions.
WIC Breastfeeding Support
An interactive breastfeeding resource with information tailored to whichever stage you are in. English only.
Droplet
Learn the ABCs of breastfeeding before you deliver. Great resource in English and Spanish.
Infant Risk Center
Information for parents and providers on medications and over the counter drugs during pregnancy and lactation. Offers phone support Monday-Friday, 8am-3pm CST.
Kelly Mom
Evidence based information on pregnancy, breastfeeding, and parenting. Available in English, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Russian and Bulgarian.
Kijiji Sisterhood
The Kijiji Sisterhood works to reclaim birth and parenting wisdom to increase the health and well being of Black and Brown communities and improve birth and breastfeeding outcomes.
Nevada Breastfeeds
Website detailing statewide initiatives to promote and support breastfeeding. Available in English only.
Northern Nevada Breastfeeding Coalition
The Northern Nevada Breastfeeding Coalition is a volunteer organization of parents, professionals, and community partners whose mission is to promote breastfeeding through education, collaboration, and advocacy to help families achieve their breastfeeding goals.
Office on Women’s Health
Great information on breastfeeding for women and for their employers. Available in English and Spanish.
Southern Nevada Breastfeeding Coalition
The Southern Nevada Breastfeeding Coalition's mission is to inspire, educate and build community support to make breastfeeding the norm for infant feeding in Nevada.
Stanford Medicine- Newborn Nursery
Great resources, including videos on initiating breastfeeding, hand expression, and milk supply. Primarily English; some resources available in Spanish.