Moms who have good support and breastfeeding information are more likely to meet their personal breastfeeding goals.
Have you decided to breastfeed and/or pump for your baby? Congratulations, and good for you both! Here are some resources to help you connect with peer breastfeeding support groups and lactation professionals in your area.
La Leche League
Find a La Leche League group near you here.
La Leche League of Charleston, WV meets on the 3rd Friday of each month at 10:00 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church in South Charleston.
La Leche League of Huntington, WV (formerly Wild and Wonderful Breastfeeding in Huntington, WV)
Check their Facebook page for meeting times and locations. They meet regularly for mom-to-mom breastfeeding support.
LLLofHuntington@gmail.com
Jennifer Williams, LLL Leader
(304) 525-1551
La Leche League of Charleston, WV meets on the 3rd Friday of each month at 10:00 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church in South Charleston.
La Leche League of Huntington, WV (formerly Wild and Wonderful Breastfeeding in Huntington, WV)
Check their Facebook page for meeting times and locations. They meet regularly for mom-to-mom breastfeeding support.
LLLofHuntington@gmail.com
Jennifer Williams, LLL Leader
(304) 525-1551
Breastfeeding USA
Find a Breastfeeding USA group near you here.
Thomas Memorial Hospital in Charleston, WV
Thomas Memorial Hospital now offers outpatient IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) consultations, regardless of when or where you had your baby.
(304) 766-3838
(304) 766-3838
Morgantown Breastfeeding Support Group
Mother-to-mother support. Online group that occasionally has in-person playdates and meet-ups. You can request to join the group at this link. They'll want to confirm that you are a real person and a mom, due to the sensitive nature of topics discussed.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/52285652250/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/52285652250/
Preston & Mon Babywearing Group
You can request to join the group at this link. They'll want to confirm that you are a real person and a mom.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/427126020696697/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/427126020696697/
WV WIC
WIC offers breastfeeding support through classes, consultations, peer breastfeeding support meetings, and more. WIC eligibility requirements here. Some WIC offices offer breastfeeding support, regardless of WIC eligibility. Contact your local WIC office for more info.
WV WIC IBCLCs, CLCs, and CLSs with office location and phone numbers
WV WIC IBCLCs, CLCs, and CLSs with office location and phone numbers
