Breastfeeding Classes, Education, and Resources
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.
SCHD BREASTFEEDING CLASSES
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Interactive Breastfeeding Class in English (Virtual) - 2nd Wednesday
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Classes presented in English Participants will learn:
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Call 316-660-7444 to sign up or visit www.schd.online/WIC-Breastfeeding-Class on the day of the class to join. |
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Interactive Breastfeeding Class in Spanish (Virtual) - 3rd Wednesday
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Classes presented in Spanish Participants will learn:
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Call 316-660-7444 to sign up or visit www.schd.online/WIC-Breastfeeding-Class on the day of the class to join. |
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Pregnancy & Childbirth Classes (Healthy Babies)
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To register, visit www.schd.online/birthsupport |
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WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselors & International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
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Contact your Sedgwick County WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor or International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) for help. |
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- 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 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.
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
*Services, hours, and eligibility may change. Contact the organization directly to confirm current information.
Local Area Support*
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Phone: 316-689-5426 Address: |
Ascension’s Breastfeeding Clinic is available by appointment only at no cost. | |
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La Leche League Breastfeeding Support Group |
Phone: 316-530-3555 Address:
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Support group meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 7:00 - 8:45 p.m. |
| Wesley Healthcare Breastfeeding Clinic |
Phone: 316- 962-6455 Address: |
Wesley’s Breastfeeding Clinic is available by appointment only and a fee may apply. Additional online and/or in-person breastfeeding classes are listed on Wesley's Event Calendar (fees may apply) |
Online Breastfeeding Resources*
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U.S. Breastfeeding Committee: Breastfeeding Helpline: 1-800-994-9662 Monday through Friday |
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| Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition, Inc. | |
| Kansas Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) | |
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WIC Breastfeeding Support (U.S. Department of Agriculture) |
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La Leche League International |
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| Kelly Mom |
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)