Lactation Support Resources
I will support you in breastfeeding/ chestfeeding your new baby. For additional support with other parents, or groups, please see the list here. If we should encounter difficulties which require an IBCLC, I can make recommendations for your specific needs.
LA LECHE LEGUE OF MENDOCINO
All parents interested in nursing their babies are encouraged to attend group meetings regardless of membership status. Babies are always welcome. The La Leche League website contains more information on what to expect at a group meeting.
<http://lllnorcal.org/groups/UkiahCA.html>
Contact Leader: Nicole Pogrund
(707) 380-5177
Meets: 1st Thursday of every month
10am -11am, 198 South School Street, the Meeting room in Mendocino Baby
MENDOCINO COUNTY BREASTFEEDING COALITION
Contacts:
Menaka Olson (707) 462-4453
Nicole Pogrund, IBCLC, RLC (707) 380-5177
Meetings: 4th Thursday of every month
11:00 am – 12:00 noon, 1120 S. Dora St., Public Health Conference Room 1
WIC - Women, Infants & Children
WIC is a nutrition program that helps mothers and young children eat well and stay healthy. WIC provides support and information about breastfeeding your baby, and gives checks to buy healthy foods for eligible families. They can get breast pumps to families.
Ukiah - Main Office
1120 South Dora Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
Phone: (707) 472-2743
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MENDOCINO BREASTSTART
If you need local support while breastfeeding/chestfeeding, includes after hours assistance, please call:
1 – 855 – 855-MILK (6455)
CARE FOR HER (Spanish / English Support)
Prenatal Educator & Breastfeeding Support
Contact: Tess O’Connell (707) 468-1010
SANTA ROSA BIRTH CENTER (Spanish / English Support)
Prenatal Educator and Lactation Support
Contact: Esmeralda Palomares, Midwifery & Birth Assistant (707) 539-1544
BREAST FEEDING CAFE (Spanish/English) Volunteer Lactation Specialist, Nadia Barajas (707) 902-3031
Public Health in Somona Co.
Lactation Consultant & CNM (Spanish/English)
Eva Lara (707) 657-9528
North Bay LGBTQI Families/ Mendocino Pride Alliance (on Facebook)
Community building, support, education, outreach, promotion, and advocacy on behalf of all LGBTQI families and their children in the North Bay or Mendocino county.
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Sound Beginning Family .com - Chestfeeding class
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Kayden X Coleman on IG, TransMasculine Chest/Body Feeding & Lactation Workshops
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Moss Froom @MosstheDoula, Trans & queer centered full spectrum doula & childbirth educator, inducing laction info & support
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Jacob Engelsman, IBCLC Trans & Queer Lactation
https://www.jacobengelsmanibclc.com/
KellyMom.com Great online resource for parenting & breastfeeding
MEDELA Breast pump info & more. <https://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/breastfeeding-guidance>