The Milky Way Breastfeeding Support Group meets at 10 a.m. on the 1st Thursday of every month at Covington Mercantile & Coffee.
For more information, call 850-983-5250. The group is open to all pregnant and/or breastfeeding mothers in the community, as well as nursing babies and toddlers, even if they are not enrolled in WIC.
Breastfeeding is a perfectly natural but does not always come easily for some new mothers. We can help you become skilled and confident with breastfeeding so you can go on to raise healthy and happy babies!
At the Florida Department of Health in Santa Rosa (DOH-Santa Rosa), breastfeeding promotion and support are integral parts of the WIC program.
Many mothers find that peer support from other breastfeeding moms and families can help them to reach their breastfeeding goals.
Our breastfeeding support group, The Milky Way, is open to all pregnant and/or breastfeeding mothers in the community, as well as nursing babies and toddlers, even if they are not enrolled in WIC. Call 850-983-5250 to learn more.
Breastfeeding Facts
Did you know that there are substantial health benefits for both mother and baby while breastfeeding?
- Develop A Stronger Bond with Your Baby: Breastfeeding releases the “love” hormone oxytocin in the mother, which improves the bonding between mother and baby.
- Provides The Best Nourishment Possible: Breast milk has hormones and the right amount of protein, sugar, fat, and most vitamins to help your baby grow and develop.
- Be Healthier: Moms who breastfeed have lower rates of ovarian, breast and endometrial cancer.
- Lowers Risk of Illness: Research shows that breastfed babies have lower risks of asthma, obesity, ear infections, eczema, diarrhea and vomiting, lower respiratory infections, Type 2 diabetes and more, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.