Breastfeeding Resources

Did you know?

The Healthy Babies program offers no-cost Pregnancy & Childbirth Classes. Click here to check them out.

Every woman's breastfeeding journey is different.

The Sedgwick County Health Department's (SCHD) Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program supports and educates women on the importance of providing breast milk to their infants for the first six months of the child’s life.

To encourage breastfeeding, SCHD offers education and support on breastfeeding and infant nutrition at no cost to all new parents, regardless of family income.

Breastfeeding Recommendations

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months.
After 6 months, breastfeeding can continue alongside solid foods for up to 1 year or longer—as long as it works for the family.

Breastfeeding Facts

Breastfeeding provides the optimal food for infants and is associated with lower rates of childhood illness, including sudden unexpected infant death (SUID).
Breastfeeding is associated with a reduced risk of breast and ovarian cancers and faster recovery from childbirth.
In Kansas, the majority of mothers initiate (start) breastfeeding, but only half are still breastfeeding when their child is 6 months old.

SCHD BREASTFEEDING RESOURCES

Open to the Public (No cost)

Resource	Information	Sign Up
Virtual Interactive Breastfeeding Class No Cost Open to the public Second Wednesday of each month from 12:00pm (noon) to 1:00pm Virtual (Zoom)	Participants will learn: Benefits of breastmilk Tips on feeding & preparing to return to work while breastfeeding.	Call 316-660-7444 to sign up or click here on the day of the class to join.
Spanish - In-Person Breastfeeding Class No cost Open to the Public Third Wednesday of each month from 12:00pm (noon) to 1:00pm SCHD South Clifton12:00pm (noon) to 1:00pm 1131 S. Clifton, Suite A Wichita, KS	Classes presented in Spanish	Call 316-660-7444 to sign up
Pregnancy & Childbirth Classes (Healthy Babies) No Cost Registration Required Food & Childcare Provided 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday* of each month at the SCHD located at 1900 East 9th St. N., Wichita.	Click here to learn more. Join us for one class or attend as many as you'd like—everyone is welcome!	To register, visit www.schd.online/birthsupport25.

FOR WIC CLIENTS ONLY (No cost)

Resource	Info	Learn More
WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselors & International Board Certified Lactation Consultant For WIC participants only No cost	Contact your Sedgwick County WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor or International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) for help.	Clifton Breastfeeding Peer Counselor: 316-660-7185 Main Breastfeeding Peer Counselor: 316-660-7321 IBCLC: 316-660-7429 or 316-660-7381. Also available by Zoom from 4-4:45 p.m. on Fridays, click here to join.

Additional Local Breastfeeding Resources

Additional breastfeeding support and education is available throughout Sedgwick County from the following resources.

Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition, Inc.'s Search by Zip Code Breastfeeding Directory

Organization	Contact Information	Hours
Ascension Via Christi Breastfeeding Clinic	3600 E. Harry, 1^st Floor Wichita, KS 67218 316-689-5426	Hours: Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Feed & Flourish Community Partners for Pregnancy Program (Embrace)	Phone: (316) 945-9400 Wichita Workshop: Feed & Flourish taught by an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant, Deb Swift, RN, IBCLC from Embrace. Derby Workshop: Feed & Flourish taught by an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant, Elisabeth Goebel, RN, IBCLC from ICT Lactation	Wichita Workshops are scheduled the 2nd Wednesday of the month 1040 N West Street Wichita, KS 67203 Derby Workshops are scheduled the 2nd Thursday of the month 520 S Rock Road, Derby. KS 67037
Wesley Medical Center - Online Class - Virtual Class	Phone: 844-630-5295 Registration Link	Various Dates 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Wesley Medical Center Breastfeeding Class (In Person)	Wesley Medical Center Birth Care Ste 3222 East Murdock, Wichita, KS 67214 Phone: 844-630-5295 Registration Link	Various Dates and Times

Online Breastfeeding Resources

Resource	Link
Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition, Inc.	https://ksbreastfeeding.org
Kansas Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)	www.KansasWIC.org
La Leche League International	www.LLLI.org
Kelly Mom	www.Kellymom.com

Sources reproduced and adapted from: CDC/Breastfeeding, Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition, Inc., Kansas Health Matters, U.S. Breastfeeding Committee, WIC Breastfeeding Support (U.S. Department of Agriculture)