Gallia Co Breastfeeding Peer

Gallia Co Breastfeeding Peer My name is Rachel Thornton and I am the Breastfeeding Peer for Gallia Co. WIC My name is Rachel Thornton, and I have worked as Gallia Co. HOW CAN A PEER HELP You?

WIC Breastfeeding Peer since May 2022. I am a Certified Lactation Specialist

I breastfed my 6-year-old daughter for 18 months (4 months was exclusively pumping) and my 4-year-old son for 26 months. You can contact me via messenger or text (‪740-578-9353‬) 24/7. I don't care if it is 2 am; I am a mother, and we work 24/7 365 days a year! YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A WIC PARTICIPANT TO REACH OUT FOR HEL

P!! As a Peer I am here to help mothers with their breastfeeding journey, starting during their pregnancy. As your WIC peer, I can give you
Tips for how to breastfeed comfortably and discreetly, even in public
-Ways you can stay close to your baby through breastfeeding after you return to work or school
-Ideas for getting support from your family and friends
-Ways to get a good start with breastfeeding
-Secrets for making plenty of breastmilk for you, baby
-Help with breastfeeding questions or concerns

WHAT DOES A PEER DO?
-Listens to you.
-Contacts you during your pregnancy to answer your infant feeding questions and help you prepare for having a new baby.
-Answers any questions or concerns you might have after your baby is born.
-Shows you how to get more help from other healthcare professionals if needed. Disclaimer: Information posted on any of our social media platforms should not be considered medical advice and should not replace consultation with a healthcare professional, including an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant for breastfeeding issues or a Registered, Licensed Dietitian for nutrition questions. Gallia Co. Breastfeeding Peer will make reasonable efforts to monitor and/or moderate content posted on its social media platforms; however, we may not always respond in as timely a manner to online requests for information as you might require. For more immediate attention, call the Gallia County WIC Program at 740-441-2977. By submitting content to Gallia Co. Breastfeeding Peer's page, you understand and acknowledge that this information is available to the public. Please note that other participants may use your posted information beyond the control of the Gallia County WIC program. If you do not wish to have the information you have made available via this site used, published, copied, and/or reprinted, please do not post on this page.

In honor of Memorial Day, our office will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, as we take time to remember and honor the brav...
05/24/2026

In honor of Memorial Day, our office will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026, as we take time to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. ❤️🤍💙
We hope everyone has a safe and meaningful holiday weekend! We will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 8 a.m.

05/22/2026

Tell us we're not the only ones!🙈😂

Wish you had a few tips for dealing with the "Boop It" side of nursing👋? Have questions about your milk supply or latch? We can help! Visit the link in our bio to connect with FREE In Person support options or to learn more about our FREE virtual Latch & Learn workshops.📲🥰

🫄Pregnant & planning ahead? Be sure to register for our FREE Prenatal Lactation Workshop "Me Breastfeed"! It will give you the tools, tips & information you need BEFORE your baby arrives. This program is offered both In Person and Online - for more information or to register, visit the link in our bio!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms in our community 💛Thank you for the love, care, and strength you pour into...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible moms in our community 💛
Thank you for the love, care, and strength you pour into your families every day. We appreciate you today and always. 🌷

💛 What an amazing day for Gallia County families!! 🍼✨Our Drive-Up Community Baby Shower was a huge success, and we are s...
05/07/2026

💛 What an amazing day for Gallia County families!! 🍼✨

Our Drive-Up Community Baby Shower was a huge success, and we are so thankful for all of the amazing agencies, organizations, and volunteers who helped make it possible!

Because of your donations, time, and support, we were able to provide 50 families with basket bundles filled with baby and household essentials. 💕

Thank you to everyone who donated, helped assemble baskets, shared resources, and came out to support local families today. It truly takes a community, and we are so grateful for each of you 💛

Happy World Teacher’s Day 🍎📚Thank you to all the amazing teachers who inspire, support, and shape our children every sin...
05/03/2026

Happy World Teacher’s Day 🍎📚
Thank you to all the amazing teachers who inspire, support, and shape our children every single day 💛

Friendly reminder 💕Your worth as a mom is NOT measured in ounces, minutes, or totals.You are doing enough. You ARE enoug...
04/29/2026

Friendly reminder 💕
Your worth as a mom is NOT measured in ounces, minutes, or totals.
You are doing enough. You ARE enough. 🤍

04/27/2026

What’s better than sunshine, fresh air, and nutritious food shared with your family? Whether it’s at the park or in your backyard, picnics are the perfect way to make great memories! Celebrate National Picnic Day by using your WIC benefits to create the ultimate picnic! Check and see if you qualify for WIC at signupwic.com

04/27/2026
Does anyone else have a “favorite side”? 👀😂Totally normal if one side makes more milk than the other!Your body is still ...
04/25/2026

Does anyone else have a “favorite side”? 👀😂
Totally normal if one side makes more milk than the other!
Your body is still doing exactly what baby needs. 💛

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Gallipolis, OH
45631

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