I NEED BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT

IT’S OK. BREASTFEEDING CAN BE TOUGH! THERE IS SUPPORT AVAILABLE. HERE ARE PEOPLE WHO CAN HELP:

CLICK HERE TO CALL MAINE FAMILIES.

Maine Families support with newborns and parenting is free and just a phone call away. A caring and professional visitor from Maine Families can come right to your home to provide breastfeeding support and answer any questions about your baby.

Phone Meghan Butler (207) 356-6194 or Jessica Martin (207) 279-1975

CLICK HERE TO CALL A NURSE AT BANGOR PUBLIC HEALTH.

You can call to schedule a free in-home visit with a registered nurse who can help you figure out breastfeeding and answer all your post-baby questions.

Phone Ellen LaCrosse R.N. at Bangor Public Health (207) 992-4549 / Website www.bangorpublichealth.org

CLICK HERE TO CALL THE WIC CLINIC FOR PISCATAQUIS COUNTY.

WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) serves breastfeeding babies under the age of 1. The Piscataquis County WIC Clinic is at Bangor Public Health & Community Services. They’re ready to help!

Phone (207) 992-4570 or (1-800) 470-3769

CLICK HERE TO CALL THE STATE OF MAINE OFFICE OF PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING.

Maine CDC Public Health Nurses are registered professional nurses who care about the health of every person in Maine. Call to be referred to someone who can answer questions about breastfeeding and your baby’s health.

Office Phone (207) 287-4112 / Referral Line (1-888) 644-1130

CLICK HERE TO CALL NORTHERN LIGHT MAYO HOSPITAL.

Northern Light Mayo Hospital’s women’s health department can connect you with a professional lactation consultant.

Phone (207) 207-564-4293