We are lucky to have many breastfeeding resources here in the Madison area. The “secret” to successfully breastfeeding is having many breastfeeding resources at hand and to surround yourself with lots of support. The following excerpts are from an article in New Beginnings titled “10 Tips to Breastfeeding for a Year.”
One of the easiest ways to find supportive people is to attend La Leche League meetings during your pregnancy. Experienced Leaders often note that mothers who are involved with LLL before birth tend to have an easier time because they are more educated about the normal course of breastfeeding. Plus, if there are unexpected issues, mothers who have already attended meetings are often more comfortable calling a Leader they already know.
So…someone seeking breastfeeding help needs to decide what kind of help she needs. Are you looking for help via phone or in person or maybe via email? Are you willing to pay a professional? (Some breastfeeding situations require the help of a medical professional.) Do you need a home visit? A LLL Leader can help you to find the information you need to solve your breastfeeding problems and questions. This article by Diane Wiessinger, IBCLC might be helpful with making your decision.
Local breastfeeding resources:
Breastfeeding help by phone (free):
La Leche League Helpline, 7 days a week 827-5530
Dane County Public Health (weekdays 7:45am-4:30pm) 243-0449
Meriter Hospital – LC HELP-LINE (weekdays 8 am-4:30 pm) 267-6547
St. Mary’s Hospital – LC WARM-LINE ( 7 am- 10 pm daily) 258-6474
Deaf callers with TDD equipment may contact LLLI for help at the TDD #: 847-592-7570.
Breastfeeding help in person (fees may apply):
La Leche League of Madison group schedule – 6 meetings/month FREE.
Happy Bambino Nursing Mamas’ Resource Station 204-6147 (every Tuesday and Friday 1-3:30 pm) $50 for unlimited visits at their location.
Lactation Assistance Services – 845-7269 Private practice – Ruth Sweet, RN, IBCLC and Adria Cannon, BS, IBCLC. Home visits. See fee schedule here.
Madison Birth Center – 821-0123 Integrative breastfeeding clinic. Home visits also available. Clients also have access to donated mothers’ milk through MMAW.
Madison and Dane County Public Health – Intake nurse, 266-4821. See hours and locations website here.
Meriter Hospital LCs – 267-6547 Must be Meriter patient to be seen, Fee.
St. Mary’s Hospital LCs – 258-6474 Fee to be seen in person.
Breastfeeding help by email:
Madison Chapter email address: LLLMadisonChapter@gmail.com
La Leche League Help Forms (reply might be in a few days)
