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Breastfeeding
Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa County - WIC
- 1-800-342-3566
- PIO.CHD57@flhealth.gov
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Mailing Address
P.O. Box 929
Milton FL 32572-0929
Physical Addresses:
Milton Location
5527 Stewart St.
Milton, FL, 32570
850-983-5250
Monday–Wednesday
7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Thursday
7 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Friday
7 a.m.–1 p.m.
The Milky Way Breastfeeding Support Group Milton Meeting Location
Milton Library
5541 N Alabama St.
Milton, FL 32570
Midway Location
5840 Gulf Breeze Parkway
Gulf Breeze, FL, 32563
850-934-4074
Monday-Tuesday
7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
The Milky Way Breastfeeding Support Group Midway Meeting Location
DOH-Santa Rosa WIC Lobby
5840 Gulf Breeze Pkwy.
Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
Breastfeeding Promotion and Support
Breastfeeding promotion and support are integral parts of the Santa Rosa County WIC program. WIC is striving to increase the incidence and duration of breastfeeding among women enrolled in our program.
The Santa Rosa County WIC agency has an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who is ready to assist mothers in making informed decisions about their feeding choice for their child while instructing them in the basics of breastfeeding. WIC also offers mother-to-mother support through their breastfeeding peer counseling program. Breastfeeding peer counselors are available to support families on their breastfeeding journeys by providing basic breastfeeding education and guidance along the way. In addition, our agency can provide breastfeeding aids such as breast pumps. To speak with our IBCLC, please call 850-564-2272.
Our breastfeeding classes are held every Thursday at the Milton DOH-Santa Rosa WIC office, and also the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at the Midway DOH-Santa Rosa WIC office. All classes are led by a trained staff member. If you are interested in attending, contact the WIC office at (850) 983-5250.
A special WIC food package is also available for participants who are exclusively breastfeeding their babies. This food package includes:
- Fresh fruit and vegetables
- Canned tuna fish or pink salmon
- Additional amounts of:
- cheese
- milk
- eggs
- juice
Internet Sites
Emerald Coast Perinatal Collective – Prenatal and postpartum support network in the Florida Panhandle
WIC Breastfeeding Support (usda.gov) – Breastfeeding guidance in stages
(Learn, Start, Overcome, Thrive)
La Leche League – Group mom to mom support
Kelly Mom – Patenting and breastfeeding answers from an IBCLC
(International Board Certified Lactation Consultant)
Breastmilk, Every Ounce Counts – Breastfeeding information
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