Breastfeeding, Chestfeeding and Pumping Support

WIC promotes human milk feeding at every prenatal and postpartum visit. 

Our staff are licensed, experienced and excited to work with you on setting feeding goals during and after pregnancy. They are here to help answer questions, concerns, provide information from reputable sources and provide one-on-one support.  

After baby arrives our staff are here to support your infant feeding journey. Human milk feeding parents and babies also receive an enhanced food package to help ensure their nutritional needs are met while breast/chestfeeding. 

Apoyo para la lactancia en español

Need urgent, evening or weekend help? 

• Call your doctor or midwife's office.
• Call the birth center or hospital where you delivered to talk with a Lactation Consultant or Postpartum Nurse. 

Find lactation support in Clackamas County

• Adventist Health
  503-251-6262
  If you’re struggling with breastfeeding, you’re not alone. Every baby is different. Whether you’re having your first baby or your fifth, we partner with you to make a breastfeeding plan that works for you both.
  Call to speak with a lactation consultant or to make an appointment.
• Clackamas County Public Health*
  *For clients currently enrolled in WIC and/or Nurse Home Visiting Services.
  • Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC)
    503-655-8476 (call or text) or wic@clackamas.us
• Kaiser Permanente
  503-571-6605 (24-hour breastfeeding advice line)
  Our breastfeeding support group will help you learn about breastfeeding positions, milk supply, preventing and managing pain, pumping, milk storage, and working while breastfeeding.
• The Lactation Network
  888-510-0059 or care@tln.care 
  Whether you’re prenatal, weaning, or facing feeding challenges in between, we’re here to help you throughout your breastfeeding journey. The Lactation Network works with your health plan to provide you with in-home, in-office, or telehealth appointments with an expert International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
• Legacy Health
  503-413-4840
  We provide breastfeeding support at all of the Legacy hospitals, including outpatient visits with you and your baby after you have gone home from the hospital. Our experienced International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) are trained to help you with all your breastfeeding needs.
• OHSU
  503-418-4500
  At OHSU, we are passionate about helping you feed your baby. We support you and your goals when it comes to breastfeeding (or not).
  Call to make an appointment.
• Providence
  503-215-6085
  One to two days after you and your baby leave the hospital, you have an appointment with Providence Mother and Baby Clinic. At this important appointment, you are seen one-on-one by a provider who specializes in lactation and mother/baby postpartum care. Maternal and infant assessments are performed during the appointment.
  Call for questions and to schedule an appointment.

Print lactation support flyer

• Lactation Support in Clackamas County (English)
• Поддержка по вопросам лактации в округе Клакамас (Russian)
• Apoyo para la lactancia materna en el condado de Clackamas (Spanish)
• Підтримка з питань лактації в окрузі Клакамас (Ukrainian)
• Hỗ trợ cho con bú ở Quận Clackamas (Vietnamese)

Looking for other breastfeeding resources? 

• WIC Breastfeeding
• WIC Artículos de Lactancia Materna en Español
• KellyMom breastfeeding articles
• La Leche League International Breastfeeding Info A to Z
• Partner Support During Breastfeeding