Breastfeeding Resources

Breast milk is full of disease fighting antibodies to build a strong immune system.  Babies who breast feed are less likely to suffer from a number of

illnesses including: asthma, allergies, ear infections, respiratory infections and many others.  For most babies, it is also the easiest thing to digest, making gas and stomach pains less likely.  Let’s not also forget that breastfeeding can save you

anywhere from $1,000-$4,000, shrink your uterus back to normal size, help fight against cancer, help with postpartum depression and help you loose that mommy fat. 

However, breastfeeding can take time to figure out and you may have many questions.  Don’t worry!  There are many resources at your fingertips! 

Intermountain Health Care (IHC)

Classes, information, one-on-one lactation

consultations ($35 fee) and other services.

Intermountainhealthcare.org/services/womennewborn

Women’s Services or A Mother’s Touch: 801-714-3324

Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

In person one-on-one breastfeeding help,

breastfeeding classes to pregnant mothers, free hand breast pumps, free use of electric or pedal breast pumps and other aids to those who qualify (low-income).

Breastfeeding Warmline: 801-851-7312

www.utahcountywic.org

La Leche League

Help over the phone and a monthly series of four

meetings for women interested in learning more about the art of breastfeeding.

801-264-5683 (English & Spanish)

www.lalecheleague.org or www.lllusa.org/UT/Utah

U.S. Department of Health

The National Breastfeeding Helpline from the Office on Women’s Health has trained breastfeeding peer counselors to provide support by phone.

1-800-994-9662

WomensHealth.gov/breastfeeding

Breastfeeding.com

Chat, blog, join a forum, watch videos and find tons of information about breastfeeding.

www.breastfeeding.com