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WIC Breastfeeding Resources

The Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program offers:

Educational Classes

Breastfeeding and nutrition education classes.

Electric Breast Pumps

An assessment will determine which pump will be given or loaned to ensure the needs of the infant are being met.

Portable electric pumps for women who have a special need or are returning to work or school full-time and are exclusively providing breast milk to their infant.
Hospital grade electric pumps are loaned out to mothers of infants who are born premature, medically challenged or have a special need.

Nursing Accessories

Nursing bras and nursing pads are available on a limited basis.

Peer Counseling

A peer counselor is someone who has breastfed previously and learned from someone at WIC of the importance of breastfeeding. They are trained to help you meet your needs so you can meet your baby's needs.

Your peer counselor is a community advocate for mothers who want to give their babies the best while working or going to school.

Reasons to Breastfeed

Mothers

Helps you lose weight
Breast milk is always at the right temperature
Helps your uterus shrink quicker
Saves time and money
Makes comforting a sick baby easier

Infants

Immunizes baby against disease
Helps brain development
Protects your baby from allergies
Promotes physical development
Reduces chances of obesity
Comfort and security
Easier to digest

Local Facilities

San Antonio Lactation Support Center: 210-207-7138
The Lactation Center, Methodist Hospital: 210-575-0261
La Leche League of San Antonio: 210-341-9669

NOTE: Many hospitals have lactation services for those who deliver at their facility.

Hotlines

La Leche League International: 1-800-525-3243
National Women's Health Information Center Breastfeeding Help Line: 1-800-994-9662
Texas Lactation Support: 1-855-550-6667