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 (740-578-9351) 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 HELP!! 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.
