After Delivery
Need help with breastfeeding?
Lactation Consultants (IBCLC's) help mothers with breastfeeding problems.
What is an IBCLC? How can an IBCLC help me?
Breastfeeding support can be found in a variety of places. The kind of support you need depends on the kind of breastfeeding concerns you have.
Lactation Consultants can help moms overcome breastfeeding challenges such as:
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sore nipples
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low milk supply
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slow infant weight gain
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infant latch issues
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plugged milk ducts
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other breastfeeding challenges for mom and/or baby
Breastfeeding support groups provide:
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answers to common breastfeeding questions
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encouragement
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a great place to meet other breastfeeding mothers
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a safe place to share feelings and experiences
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an IBCLC and/or women with breastfeeding training and personal breastfeeding experience
Lactation Consultants
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center 706-475-3385
St. Mary’s Health Care System 706-389-3310
AthensBorn Birth Service - Kate DeWolf, IBCLC 706-223-0808
By Your Leave - Lucia Massey, IBCLC 706-255-1136
Ingrid Knight, RD & Associates, Inc. - Susan Boekel, RDN, LD, IBCLC 770-601-9796
Walton Mom & Baby Care, LLC - Kat Sanders, IBCLC 404-593-8719
WIC- How do I know if I qualify for WIC?
Breastfeeding Support Groups
What is a breastfeeding support group?
How can a breastfeeding support group help me?
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center “Mother Care” 706-475-3385
St. Mary’s Health Care System- “Bundles of Joy” and “Toddler Time” 706-389-3310
reBlossom Mama & Baby Center - By Your Leave - Lucia Massey 706-255-0808
La Leche League of Monroe-Walton lecheleaguemonroe@gmail.com
WIC- Offered to WIC participants at Oconee County Health Department
How do I know if I qualify for WIC?
On-Line Support
Athens Black Mothers Breastfeed - Sisters Circle
Athens GA Breastfeeding Chat and Support
Postpartum Doulas