Breastfeeding can be a beautiful part of your parenting relationship, it can also be a a serious challenge.
Having the right support can make all the difference!
Although breastfeeding may be natural, it is a learned skill that both mother and baby can learn and practice.
The resources below can make the adventure of lactation a little easier.
Learn about Breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding can be a challenge, and it can also be a beautiful part of your parenting relationship. These videos offer practical advice and demonstrate helpful techniques.
"These 9 videos, narrated in English or Spanish, were created to help mothers understand and learn about breastfeeding in ways that are easy to follow."
Some video topics include
How to get baby to latch at the breast
How to reduce nipple pain
How to increase your milk supply
Free Breastfeeding Support
The Wellness Coalition has partnered with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Office on Women’s Health, and the Gift of Life Foundation, to provide a list of common questions about breastfeeding, and answers to those questions. Still have questions? Call The Wellness Coalition at (334) 293-6502 to speak with a wellness navigator and to access more local resources.
Free Breastfeeding Support Group
IBCLC Lactation Support Services
Board Certified Lactation Consultant & Postpartum Doula helping parents achieve their breastfeeding and postpartum goals!
Check your insurance for coverage for lactation support.
IBCLC Lactation Support Services
River Region Lactation was born from the desire to help our community, which was severely lacking in breastfeeding resources. After learning that many families could have these services covered through their insurance but there just simply wasn't anyone around to provide those services, we knew that we could help fill that gap in the River Region.
Check your insurance for coverage for lactation support.
Online Learning Tools from Aeroflow
Our classes and appointments are billed under your preventive lactation benefit, which is a fully covered benefit under most insurance plans. Have questions about classes and insurance coverage? We’re here to help you navigate your benefits.
Online Learning
Your body goes through incredible changes during pregnancy and postpartum.
Sign up for the Mommy Mondays Class or Individual sessions!