Breastfeeding Hour ~ Breastfeeding consultation and support. This is open to anyone who plans to breastfeed, is breastfeeding, supporting a breastfeeding mom or who is trying to make the decision to breastfeed.
Baby Weight Checks ~ Is my baby getting enough to eat? Is she/he gaining the "right" amount of weight? These are common questions for new parents. We offer a time to bring your baby in, weigh her/him and answer any questions you may have. Referrals may be made to the appropriate providers.
Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:00, drop-in or by appointment. $10. optional donation.
Alternately staffed by La Leche League Leaders or Lactation Consultants.
Look for this flier in your "birth packet" from the hospital.
Employed Breastfeeding Mothers Meetings
Two-part series, Planning Ahead and Making it Work. $15 for one class or $20 for two, any order. $5 discount for WIC or La Leche League members. Classes are held bi-monthly on Monday evenings from 5:15 - 6:15.
Bring snacks or your own dinner is desired. You are welcome whether you are just considering returning to work or are already an expert. Fee helps support The Nesting Place. Babies and support person welcome at no additional charge. Time may be subject to modification depending on work hours of participants.
Planning Ahead
Why continue to breastfeed?
A good start breastfeeding
Your work wardrobe
California Workplace Accommodation Law
Pumping tips
Breastmilk storage
When and how to offer bottles
Any other topics of interest
Opt: Medela breastpump demonstrations available after this class for those interested. Discount on "Pump in Style" purchase.
Making it Work
Share work arrangements and pumping schedules
Maintaining and/or increasing milk suppy
Avoiding or overcoming other challenges - leaking, engorgement, plugged ducts or mastitis, illness, nipple preference, nursing strikes, teething,
The balancing act: getting enough rest, nurturing yourself and family
Simple nutritious meals (bring a recipe to share if desired)
Any other topics of interest
Opt: Medela breastpump demonstrations available after this class for those interested with prior request. Discount on "Pump in Style" purchase.
Next Class Dates:
March 9, 2009: Making it work May 11, 2009: Planning Ahead July 13, 2009: Making it work Sept. 14, 2009: Planning Ahead Nov. 9, 2009: Making it work
Tuolumne County Breastfeeding Resources
WIC Supplemental Food Program (209) 533-7431 Women, Infants, & Children Nutrition Program provides breastfeeding classes, supplemental food vouchers, breastfeeding peer counselors, breast pumps, breastmilk intake transfer scale, nipple shields and other breastfeeding aids at no cost for income-eligible clients. Open Monday – Thursday, 7:30am-5:30pm. Located at 20111 Cedar Rd North in Sonora. Calaveras residents call 223-7685 or 1(800) 218-2427
La Leche League Meet on the first Wednesday of every month, 10-11:30 a.m. at the Library meeting room on Greenley Road. Welcome pregnant and breastfeeding moms to share the joys and challenges of breastfeeding. Phone help and home visits available. See also www.lalecheleague.org
Tuolumne County Calaveras County Kimberly 532-6225 East Sonora Teglene 795-4393 Arnold Crystal 536-9492 Willow Springs Susan H. 728-9704 Murphys Debbie K. 928-3574 Tuolumne Susan Z. 763-2700 Wallace
The Nesting Place Kendra Wivell, ICCE/CD (DONA) (209) 588-1908, near Restano Way at 591 South Washington Street. Perinatal services include breastfeeding consultations, baby weight checks, and breastfeeding aids on Thursdays from 10-11am with a $10 optional donation. Bi-Monthly Employed Breastfeeding Mothers meetings available.
Private Practice Lactation Consultants The Lactation Station Debbie Townsend, IBCLC (209) 984-4640 Home business offering breast pumps, nipple shields and other aids, and consultations.
With Woman Care Kathi Fox, RNC, CNM, IBCLC, CD (DONA) (209) 928-1509 weekends & school breaks; (209) 480-3674 weekdays during school year.
3 P’s Lactation Donna Cretan, RNC, BSN, IBCLC (209) 588-8881 Offers both phone help and home visits.
National Women’s Health Breastfeeding Helpline 1-800-994-9662 Answers basic breastfeeding concerns M-F 9-6, Eastern Time.
UCSD Drug Information Service 1-900-226-7536 Offers current information on drugs in human milk. $4 for 1st minute; $2.50 additional minutes.
Medications & Mother’s Milk Website http://neonatal.ama.ttuhsc.edu/lact/ After consulting Thomas Hale’s book “Medications in Mother’s Milk,” Health Care Providers and breastfeeding consultants may post questions on the medication forum. Guests may read postings. Alternate site: http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov and select the LactMed database to search for up-to-date information on breastfeeding and medications.
Breastfeeding Coalitions Organize efforts to promote and support breastfeeding. Can refer to appropriate resources. Tuolumne County 533-7431 tcbc@webdancers.com Amador/Calaveras 754-6460 rbunch@co.calaveras.ca.us
