North Country Breastfeeding Peer Counselors

North Country Breastfeeding Peer Counselors WE WANT TO HELP MOTHERS ACHIEVE THEIR OWN BREASTFEEDING GOALS! This institution is an equal opp mail:
U.S. fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or

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Choosing how to feed your baby is one of the most important decisions you will make as a new parent. North Country Family Health Center's WIC program is committed to supporting moms in their choice to breastfeed. We want to help you make breastfeeding easy and comfortable for you and your baby. Our WIC clinics are breastfeeding-friendly and staffed with trained breastfeeding counselors and peer counselors (mothers who help other mothers) to answer questions and offer help and support. List of Peer Counselors:
Kelli- Lewis Co (Lowville)- (315) 804-1723
Emily- Jefferson Co (Watertown/Leray)- (315) 955-4148
Sydney - Jefferson Co (Watertown/Leray) - (315) 836-6341



USDA Nondiscrimination Statement and NYS WIC Complaint Information
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights
regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or
retaliation for prior civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities
who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print,
audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that
administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA
through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA
Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at:
https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-
508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter
addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a
written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary
for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

1. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or

2. email:
program.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. For other complaints or to request a Fair Hearing contact:

1. mail:
WIC Program Director
NYSDOH, Riverview Center
150 Broadway, 6
th Floor
Albany, NY 12204

2. phone:
(518) 402-7093; fax (518) 402-7348; or

3. email:
NYSWIC@HEALTH.NY.GOV

Monday Myth or Truth breastfeeding trivia! MYTHTandem nursing mothers can make a double supply of milk— just like mother...
09/08/2025

Monday Myth or Truth breastfeeding trivia!

MYTH
Tandem nursing mothers can make a double supply of milk— just like mothers nursing twins."

TRUTH
•In one study a tandem nursing mother made a double supply of milk for the entire seven months that she tandem nursed (and her newborn was well above average in growth!). The only supply concern generally reported by tandem nursing mothers is oversupply.

This week is Latina Breastfeeding Week:  ! 🤱🏽 WIC is proud to support Latina breastfeeding parents across the US with fo...
09/07/2025

This week is Latina Breastfeeding Week: ! 🤱🏽 WIC is proud to support Latina breastfeeding parents across the US with food packages specific to the nutritional needs of breastfeeding parents, peer support, breastfeeding counseling, and more! 💖
Need support? Our certified lactation consultants and peer counselors are here to help!
Visit www.signupwic.com to learn more.

-PC Emily

09/04/2025
“Coming into the WIC office, I was greeted by friendly faces and was able to apply right away. Being on WIC as a pregnan...
09/03/2025

“Coming into the WIC office, I was greeted by friendly faces and was able to apply right away. Being on WIC as a pregnant mother, especially a mother who wasn’t working at the time, was a huge help to me not only financially but nutritionally as well. I was able to get fruits and vegetables, juice, milk, fish, and so much more, all for a healthier me and a healthy baby.
“When baby was born, WIC encouraged me to breastfeed my child and taught me the importance of breastfeeding and its benefits. Because of the help of WIC and their encouragement to breastfeed, my baby grew strong and was rarely sick. I am now a mother of three beautiful girls, and all three of them have had the pleasure of being on WIC.
“I would strongly suggest WIC to any woman who is expecting or has children/child, because WIC’s ultimate goal of healthy-eating children really does make a difference in the long run. THANK YOU to the American Samoa WIC Program for being awesome and making a huge impact on me and my girls' lives!”
🔗 Learn more about WIC or find a clinic near you at www.signupwic.com.

Every year in the first week of September, Workplace Lactation Week is celebrated. This year’s theme is “A World of Supp...
08/31/2025

Every year in the first week of September,
Workplace Lactation Week is celebrated.
This year’s theme is “A World of Support: Creating Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplaces Everywhere.”
At WIC, we support working moms by providing breast pumps, peer counselors and lactation experts, nutritious food, and personalized support to fit your needs.
🔗 Did you know you have legal breastfeeding protections at work, in public, and more?
You deserve to feed your baby with confidence, wherever you are! Learn more about your breastfeeding rights: https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/your-breastfeeding-rights

-PC Emily

Breastfeeding works best when it's a team effort, including coaches and cheerleaders! From pregnancy through those early...
08/30/2025

Breastfeeding works best when it's a team effort, including coaches and cheerleaders! From pregnancy through those early days and beyond, having support really matters. Dads and partners make a big difference in meeting breastfeeding goals.
🔗 Learn more about what to expect with breastfeeding and how dads and partners can participate in feeding your baby: https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/dads

Breastfeeding is a journey, and you don’t have to do it alone! WIC is here to support you every step of the way with:✔ E...
08/27/2025

Breastfeeding is a journey, and you don’t have to do it alone! WIC is here to support you every step of the way with:
✔ Expert breastfeeding guidance
✔ Help from peer counselors who’ve been there
✔ Breast pumps & supplies
✔ Nutrition tips and healthy foods
✔ And so much more!
Whether you’re just starting out or need extra support, WIC has your back. 💙 Find out more or contact a clinic near you at www.signupwic.com.
-PC Emily

We have updated our community partners resource with North Country Prenatal/Perinatal Council, Inc correct contact infor...
08/27/2025

We have updated our community partners resource with North Country Prenatal/Perinatal Council, Inc correct contact information.
Do note; Jefferson County families interested in at-home lactation support are required to sign up for the incredible Healthy Families program as well.

Celebrate Black Breastfeeding Week! 🤱🏿This week is all about supporting Black moms and babies. It helps bring attention ...
08/24/2025

Celebrate Black Breastfeeding Week! 🤱🏿
This week is all about supporting Black moms and babies. It helps bring attention to the challenges Black families face and the importance of breastfeeding for healthier outcomes.
And WIC is here to help! Get breastfeeding support and find a clinic near you at www.signupwic.com/find-a-clinic. 💙

-PC Emily

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Week - August 15-21! 🎊 This week is all ab...
08/19/2025

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Breastfeeding Week - August 15-21!
🎊 This week is all about supporting moms and normalizing breastfeeding in AANHPI communities.
Everyone deserves access to good information and help when they need it. Need breastfeeding support?
WIC is here for you! Find a clinic near you at
https://signupwic.com/



-PC Emily

Some common questions and great questions to be asked! Have you ever not done something you wanted to do because you are...
08/12/2025

Some common questions and great questions to be asked!

Have you ever not done something you wanted to do because you are/were breastfeeding and not sure if it’s safe?

Here are a few of those questions answered!

-PC Karlie 🫶🏻

The winner for the breast pump raffle is Jennifer Haak! Congratulations Jennifer please contact us to claim your prize! ...
08/12/2025

The winner for the breast pump raffle is Jennifer Haak! Congratulations Jennifer please contact us to claim your prize!

Local Pregnant and Breastfeeding moms:
It’s your chance to win FREE tools from WIC!
- Pick any or all of our posts during to engage with by posting in the comments and/or re-sharing the original post to your newsfeed. You will then be entered into a drawing - winners will be selected and contacted by August 15th.

-PC Karlie

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