Breastfeeding Support and Counseling

Breastfeeding provides babies security, love and food all at once! The Clinton County WIC Program promotes and supports breastfeeding as the normal way of providing infants with the nutrition they need for healthy growth and development. From our supportive staff and Peer Counselor, to our pump program and enhanced packages, we celebrate breastfeeding. WIC currently employs three IBCLC’s (International Board Certified Lactation Consultants) and one CLC’s (Certified Lactation Consultants).

The WIC Peer Counselor Program

As a new mom, it is hard to know what to expect. You may feel a little nervous about nursing or have many questions. A Peer Counselor is here to help! Our Peer Counselors have personal experience with breastfeeding and are trained to provide information and support. You will find these friendly moms available to meet with you during some clinic hours, by appointment or on the phone, evening and weekends.

The Peer Counseling program is offered free to all WIC families and a peer counselor can be requested at any time during your pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

The WIC Breast Pump Program

Our WIC staff and Breastfeeding Coordinator can help with questions or concerns about breastfeeding and, if needed, help you obtain a breast pump or nursing aid at no cost. We follow NYS established guidelines to determine which of a variety of pumps will best meet the needs of the mother and baby. The guidelines consider factors such as a mother's plan for exclusively breastfeeding and the number of hours spent at work or school.

 Updated 01/22/2024