Breastfeeding Information and Links

Central Oregon Breastfeeding Coalition
WIC provides breastfeeding education and support, including breast pumps for participants that qualify. Interested in joining our local breastfeeding coalition? We are seeking new members such as parents, lactation educators, and business owners who want to make a difference in our community! If you are interested in learning more about our local coalition activities and meetings, please call 541-322-7428.

Mission Statement of Central Oregon Breastfeeding Coalition:

To improve communication and coordination of breastfeeding support services to better educate, promote, and support breastfeeding to all women in Central Oregon.

WIC Pump Guidelines

WIC can provide breast pumps for qualified nursing moms at no charge. To receive a breast pump you must enroll in WIC services. To find out if you qualify please call 541-322-7428. Please note: most insurance companies cover breast pumps.

Breastfeeding Class

WIC offers a pre-natal Breastfeeding Class on Zoom once per month. The breastfeeding class is interactive so you can get questions answered, and share knowledge you already have. Group participants will discuss topics including latch, milk expressions, positioning, how to know if baby is getting enough, pumping, returning to work or school, and where to get help in Central Oregon.

Deschutes County WIC recommends the the links listed below if you wish to learn more about breastfeeding and breastfeeding support.  These websites include information about the laws that protect breastfeeding families as well as help for mothers who combine working outside the home and breastfeeding.