SUPPORT
This support person may be a spouse, partner, or family member who lives with you. This individual will be there from the very beginning and have a pretty clear understanding of what your goals are. It is important that you communicate with them if you are struggling or need a little extra encouragement. This support may look like help preparing the baby for a feeding, changing your sleepy baby when they need to wake up during a feed, or they may bring you a drink or snack if you are in the middle of a nursing session and get thirsty or hungry!
We all have that one friend or family member that we can count on at any time. This individual will be your support for times that you need someone to talk to, need extra hands around the house, or simply need a break. I’m sure you can also think of that one person in your life who is a notorious night owl, this individual will be your go-to in the middle of the night when you are tired from being up late and just need someone to hear you. Chances are, you also know someone in your life who has successfully breastfed their own baby. Family or friends with breastfeeding experience are always a great tool when you come across challenges or just aren’t sure if things are going smoothly.
WIC recipients can call the office at any time to speak with an IBCLC or Below are a list of Ocean County support groups for breastfeeding. Some of these organizations offer support groups where breastfeeding moms can meet and connect with each other.
Ocean County Support Groups
