Breastfeeding and lactation
Short URL: kingcounty.gov/wic/breastfeeding
Breastfeeding support
- Breastfeeding support videos
Some videos available in other languages - Hand Expression Tutorial, Texas WIC
Sitio en español: Cómo extraer la leche materna a mano | Información básica - Hospital-Based Lactation Support
- Open Arms Perinatal Services Lactation Support
- National Women’s Health and Breastfeeding Helpline
- Healthy Tips for New Moms Booklet, WA State Dept. of Health
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- 0-6 months Tips for My First Six Months
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Breastfeeding education
- WICHealth.org | Sitio en español
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Lessons about Breastfeeding:
- Preparing to Meet Your Newborn
- Understanding Your Newborn – Sleep, Crying, and Cues
- Getting the Support You Need for Baby's First Weeks
- Preparing to Meet Your Newborn
- Texas WIC online classes | Sitio en español
No account is needed to sign up for live classes. Class schedule is in Central Standard Time. To get Pacific Time, subtract 2 hours.
Class topics include:
- Live Discussion on How to Get Breastfeeding Off to a Great Start
- Live – Ask the Expert about Breastfeeding and Pumping
- Live Pregnancy Discussion: Preparing for Baby and Taking Care of You
- Live Discussion on How to Get Breastfeeding Off to a Great Start
- Local Breastfeeding Classes/Education (Virtual)
- Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy
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WIC breast pumps and lactation supplies
- Breast Pump Resources (PDF), WA State Dept. of Health
Resources and tools to help with specific breast pumps available through the WIC program. Ask your WIC clinic what type of pumps they have available. - Breast milk storage and preparation
Various factors affect how long human milk can be stored safely. The storage and preparation techniques recommended can help maintain the safety and quality of expressed breast milk for the baby's health. These guidelines provide information for storing human milk at different temperatures and for preparing human milk after storage.- Storage and Preparation of Breast Milk, (PDF), CDC
- Almacenamiento y preparación de la leche materna (PDF), CDC