Feeding your baby will be unique and individualized to you, your support system, family, and partner. When choosing to breastfeed/chestfeed* your baby, it can be helpful to learn, prepare, and plan together. The more you know, the more comfortable and confident you will feel the first time you feed your baby. You are not alone! The resources on this page can help you with local and virtual resources to support your decision and plans to feed your baby.
*Chestfeeding is the act of feeding your baby, regardless of your gender. This can be either with milk directly from your body or the gesture of feeding from your chest with the help of a supplement. The term “chestfeeding” is more inclusive and is representative of all parents.
WIC: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for
Women, Infants and Children
WIC, or the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, is a nutrition program that helps improve the health of pregnant women, infants, and children (under 5 years of age) through better nutrition, access to health care, and support with breastfeeding.
WIC: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children
WIC, or the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, is a nutrition program that helps improve the health of pregnant women, infants, and children (under 5 years of age) through better nutrition, access to health care, and support with breastfeeding.
Check out these local resources to
learn more about options available to everyone:
- Breast Roanoke
- Carilion Clinic - search for classes with the keyword "baby"
- Huddle Up Moms
- LewisGale Medical Center - class on lactation support
- Need to speak with someone now?
Call the peer-led warm line available 24/7: Call 703-829-7152 - Postpartum Support Virginia
- Virginia Breastfeeding Task Force
- Virginia Department of Health Breastfeeding Resources
Additional resources:
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- 1,000 Days
- Black Women DO Breastfeed
- Breastmilk | Every Ounce Counts
- Fitting breastfeeding into your life
Office on Women's Health (womenshealth.gov) - Happy Milk - LGBTQIA Resources
- La Leche League International
- National Healthy Start Association
- Postpartum Support International
- UChicagoMedicine Breastfeeding, Chestfeeding, and Lactation Support
- WIC Breastfeeding Support
- Breastfeeding While Working - A Better Balance
Check out these local resources to learn more about your options:
- Breast Roanoke
- Carilion Clinic - search for classes with the keyword "baby"
- Huddle Up Moms
- LewisGale Medical Center - class on lactation support
- Need to speak with someone now?
Call the peer-led warm line available 24/7: Call 703-829-7152 - Postpartum Support Virginia
- Virginia Breastfeeding Task Force
- Virginia Department of Health Breastfeeding Resources
Additional resources:
- 1,000 Days
- Black Women DO Breastfeed
- Breastmilk | Every Ounce Counts
- Fitting breastfeeding into your life
Office on Women's Health (womenshealth.gov) - Happy Milk - LGBTQIA Resources
- La Leche League International
- National Healthy Start Association
- Postpartum Support International
- UChicagoMedicine Breastfeeding, Chestfeeding, and Lactation Support
- WIC Breastfeeding Support
- Breastfeeding While Working - A Better Balance