Lakeland has been blessed with a variety of resources for support, and here are many of them.  We are thankful for their work in our community and encourage you to reach out to them if you need assistance on your breastfeeding journey.

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Polk County WIC

www.bit.ly/PolkCountyWIC, 863-519-7542 prompt 5

Breastfeeding Peer Counselors that can help in person or over the phone, including after hours.

Special Needs/Complicated Breastfeeding Support:

– 2nd Saturday/month at 10:00 AM, Auburndale WIC – 1805 Hobbs Rd

Black Women Breastfeeding Support Meet Up:

– 3rd Saturday/month at 10:00 AM, Lakeland Central WIC – 1291 Ariana St

Working Mom Support Group:

– 3rd Saturday/month at 9:00 AM, Lakeland Central WIC – 1291 Ariana St

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Breastfeeding Classes

Lakeland Regional Health: 863.687.1100 ext. 2097, www.mylrh.org/mother-baby

Winter Haven Women’s Hospital: 855-269-4777, www.bit.ly/WHWHbreastfeedingclass

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Breastfeeding Help Lines

Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center: 863-284-1685

Polk County WIC: 863-519-7542 prompt 5

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Additional Resources

La Leche League: www.lllflorida.com/lakeland

Medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding: Infant Risk Center, www.InfantRisk.com, 806-352-2519

Up-to-date, evidence-based information from an IBCLC: www.KellyMom.com

Breastfeeding after breast surgery: www.BFAR.org

Breastfeeding an adopted baby: www.AskLenore.info

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