Contact Nicole Miller, CLS Breastfeeding Coordinator Ph:301-600-5092 Raini Blakeslee, RN, IBCLC Peer Counselor Coordinator Ph:301-600-4951 Cindy Bowers WIC Peer Counselor Ph: 301-600-2337 350 Montevue Ln. Frederick, MD 21702 Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Why Should I Breastfeed My Baby?
Breastfeeding gives your baby the best start. It is the normal way to feed a baby and it has many benefits for both mom and baby. Doctors recommend babies be breastfed for at least the whole first year.

If you have any questions or concerns about breastfeeding, before or after your baby arrives, please call us.

Best for Mom

• Body contact while nursing helps with bonding
• Costs less
• Lose weight quicker
• Lower risk of certain cancers
• Satisfaction in doing something for your baby no one else can
• Slows bleeding after delivery

Best for Baby

• Breast milk changes nutritionally to meet baby’s growing needs
• Breast milk helps protect babies from illness
• Breastfed babies are sick less than artificially fed babies
• Easy to digest
• Less risk for childhood obesity
• Less tooth decay

How Does WIC Support Breastfeeding Moms?
Frederick County WIC knows that breastfed is best fed. To help breastfeeding mothers WIC has a support team and many resources available at no cost.

WIC Breastfeeding Resources

• Free access to a IBCLC, Breastfeeding Coordinator, and Peer counselor
  • Contact information and services offered
• Increased food package for moms that breastfeed exclusively
• Pumps - Breast pumps available to moms who are returning to work or school and the baby has turned one month of age.
  • Electric
  • Hospital grade
  • Manual
• Two free breastfeeding discussions
  • Discussion information

Helpful Tips 

• Breast pumps are not always the answer.
• Breastfeed early and often.  The more you breastfeed, the more milk you will make!
• Please call to speak with breastfeeding staff today.

What We Can Talk About

• Common concerns such as producing enough, discomfort, and embarrassment
• Getting started
• How to make breastfeeding fit your life
• Reasons to breastfeed

What We Can Do For You

• Evaluate position and latch to increase comfort
• Issue a pump
• Supply nursing pads, upon availability
• Weigh your baby, upon availability 

Other Organizations & Individuals that Offer Support