Breastfeeding Education

Are you pregnant or breastfeeding?

Park County Public Health's WIC staff are trained in breastfeeding support and are here to help. We also have free resources and can connect you with programs to help you make the choice to breastfeed your baby.

Breastfeeding may be natural but may not always be easy. Reach out today by completing the WIC contact form  or call 719-836-4198.

Benefits of Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is the best choice in feeding infants given the many medical and developmental benefits for baby and mother. All major medical organizations promote breastfeeding for optimal child health and development and recommend breastfeeding for as long as both mom and child want to continue.

Learning about breastfeeding while you are pregnant can help you to be more successful at breastfeeding when your baby is born. There are many advantages to both you and your baby and you can learn more about them by taking a breastfeeding class. Learn more about the benefits of breastfeeding here. 

Breastfeeding Help

WIC offers a MOM-to-MOM Breastfeeding Program that brings Peer Counselors to you! Receive information about breastfeeding and answers to your questions by text or phone during your pregnancy and while you are breastfeeding from real moms who understand. To enroll text: bfmom to 839863.  

For additional information, please visit:

• Colorado's state WIC program with articles, resources and classes to support you and your nursing baby.
• Women's Health
• Colorado Breastfeeding Coalition
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Breastfeeding
• National Women’s Health and Breastfeeding Helpline is open between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 1-800-994-9662 to talk with a health information specialist in English or Spanish.