Before Delivery
Pregnant women who learn “how to breastfeed” before delivery are more likely to be successful in reaching their breastfeeding goals.
Breastfeeding Classes
What are breastfeeding classes?
How can a breastfeeding class help me?
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
reBlossom Mama & baby Center - By Your Leave
WIC – Classes offered to WIC participants in Barrow, East Athens, & Jackson (Commerce location) County Health Departments
Contact your local Health Department to find out if you qualify
Breastfeeding Support Groups
What is a breastfeeding support group?
How can a breastfeeding support group help me?
Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center - Mother Care
Monday and Thursday evenings (706-475-3385)
St. Mary’s Health Care System - Bundles of Joy and Toddler Time
Monday afternoon and Thursday morning (706-389-3389
reBlossom Mama & baby Center - By Your Leave
Wednesdays 4-6pm, Saturdays 10:30-12:30 (706-549-8900)
La Leche League of Monroe-Walton lecheleaguemonroe@gmail.com
WIC- Support group offered to WIC participants at the Oconee County Health Department
Contact Local Health Department to find out if you qualify
Doulas
How can a doula help me?
The following doulas are known to support breastfeeding: