Local Breastfeeding Resources & Support
Modern Alchemy
www.modernalchemyiwh.com
220A S. Front Street, New Bern
Tel: (252)626-4401
Services: 1:1 counseling, prenatal lactation education, facilitated lactation support groups, assessment of infant oral anatomy, breast anatomy + latching success, latch+milk transfer, successful breastfeeding positioning, ergonomics for pain + injury prevention, promotion of optimal maternal nutrition, promotion of optimal milk supply, resources + recommendations for supplemental nursing systems + pumps, referrals + collaboration with your interdisciplinary team.
Mommy, Milk & Me
Johanna Gilbert, RN IBCLCLactation Consultant
www.mommymilkandme.com
johanna@mommymilkandme.com
(910)650-0425Serving Craven, Jones, Onslow, and Carteret Counties
Crystal Coast Lactation Services
(252) 665-0813
www.cclactationservices.com
Available for travel to Craven & Carteret Counties
Providing lactation consults in the comfort of your own home. Our consultants travel to you, on short notice, and give you all the tools you need to be successful during this special time in your family’s life.
Carolina East Health Systems
Casey Toler, RN, IBCLC
Maternal Child Educator
Call (252)633-8160 for more information
FREE (monthly) Breastfeeding Classes
Ameda manual pump given at discharge
Breastfeeding Support Group
Sarah Grantham, IBCLC
(252) 633-8154
Monday 10-11:30am
CEMC Kennedy Bldg Conference Room
802 Hospital Dr. New Bern NC 28561
La Leche League of New Bern
Contact: Raven or Kiara
lllofnewbern@gmail.com
(252)653-6455
Meets 1st Sunday at 3 pm at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2311 Elizabeth Ave, New Bern
Contact beforehand to ensure meetings are still occurring due to COVID restrictions.
WIC (Women, Infant & Children Program) & Breastfeeding:
WIC is a very strong supporter of breastfeeding. There are many benefits given to fully breastfeeding and partially breastfeeding mothers. Fully breastfeeding mothers receive one of the largest food packages WIC offers, including tuna and salmon. Fully breastfed infants will receive infant cereal and double the amount of stage 2 fruit and vegetable infants foods. They will also receive infant meats starting at six months.
Fully and partially breastfeeding mothers are also eligible to receive WIC food benefits for one year after their baby's birth. For women who are breastfeeding, but choose to get formula for their infant, they will receive food benefits for six months after birth, but will still be eligible to receive lactation services for one year.
Lactation Services
WIC offers several services to our breastfeeding mothers. We take any breastfeeding concerns during our normal business hours, and will do our best to get the issues resolved. If you have a preference as to whom you would like to speak, or you have a limited amount of time, we do recommend calling ahead to check your estimated wait time, and ensure that person is in the office.
Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
WIC offers Breastfeeding Peer Counselor services to participants. This is a one-on-one support service for our breastfeeding mothers to help them reach their breastfeeding goals. The peer counselor is an experienced breastfeeding mother, with a phone line dedicated to their calls with concerns and questions.
Breast Pumps & Supplies
WIC does provide single manual hand pumps, and electric double pump systems to eligible WIC participants. There are guidelines to receive each of these. We also have several other breastfeeding supplies to assist with breastfeeding and infant latch. If you are interested in any of our breastfeeding supplies, please inquire and we will let you know what you would be eligible to receive. Breast pumps consults are on Mondays and Wednesdays.
For more information on WIC & Breastfeeding visit them online at: Click Here
Additional Resources
NC Maternity Center Breastfeeding-Friendly Designation Program
www.nutritionnc.com/breastfeeding/bf-mat-center.htm
(919)707-5800
The NC Maternity Center Breastfeeding-Friendly Designation (NC MCBFD) initiative has been developed to recognize those maternity centers that have taken steps to promote, protect and support breastfeeding in their organization. A five-star system has been developed. A star is awarded for every two steps achieved in the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) and Baby-Friendly USA. The North Carolina initiative encourages maternity centers across the state to promote and support breastfeeding one step at a time.
North Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition
www.ncbfc.org
Our Vision: Vibrant communities where breastfeeding and human milk feeding are part of the fabric of life.
Our Mission: To facilitate collaborative community work through education and advocacy that creates an environment of genuine breastfeeding support for all families.
North Carolina Breastfeeding Laws & Regulations: ncbfc.org/breastfeeding-laws-and-regulations
United States Breastfeeding Committee:
http://www.usbreastfeeding.org
