Breastfeeding Support

Breastfeeding can be hard!

Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies of Palm Beach County has a Breastfeeding Support Program to help make breastfeeding easier:

• Certified Breastfeeding Counselors will answer your questions or concerns regarding breastfeeding
• This program is not a medical service
• The goal is to give families education, encouragement, support, and connection to make sure your breastfeeding experience is successful!

How to Join:

• Certified Breastfeeding Counselors are available to meet virtually or by phone
• Monday-Friday
• 9:00am-4:00pm

To get Connected with a Breastfeeding Counselor:

• Call 561-665-4500
• Or email bfsupport@hmhbpbc.org

Support is available in English, Spanish, and Creole

Frequently Asked Questions:

• I need help now and it is outside of business hours.
  • Please contact La Leche Leagues 24-hour helpline at 1-877-452-5324

• How do I know if my baby is getting enough milk?
  • The best way to tell if your baby is getting enough milk is weight gain, along with daily wet and poo diapers
  • You can expect to see a daily increase in number of poo diapers, by day 4 up to baby’s first month you should see at least 2 or more.
  • If you are worried your baby is not getting enough milk, call their doctor.

• How long should I breastfeed?
  • The American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommend only breastfeeding for at least the first 6 months.
  • Both also say that breastfeeding for a year or more is good for your baby.

• How long can I keep my breastmilk in the refrigerator?
  • Stored milk can last 6 months-1 year in the freezer.
  • Milk can last up to 4 days in the fridge.
  • Milk can last up to 4 hours at room temperature.

For more information and additional resources:

• Breastfeeding Support Program
• Breastfeeding Coalition PBC
• La Leche League of Florida and Caribbean Islands (lllflorida.com)
• Office on Women’s Health
• About Breastfeeding