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Breastfeeding Services in Berkeley, Charleston & Dorchester Counties

Breastfeeding provides better health, nutrition, immunological and developmental benefits to both mother and infant. It is the preferred method of infant feeding.

We offer a variety of services and programs to help new mothers in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties better understand the benefits of breastfeeding their baby, answer questions, and provide support. These breastfeeding services are provided as part of the Women's, Infants and Children's Supplemental Nutrition Program (WIC). For more information about WIC in Region 7, visit our web site.

WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselors at Region 7 Public Health Clinics
We have seven trained, experienced breastfeeding peer counselors who are eager to assist and support moms, expectant moms and their loved ones with any questions or concerns that they may have about breastfeeding.

Call any of our Breastfeeding Peer Counselors Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. for help with problems, questions, or other concerns. They also offer education and support to pregnant and breastfeeding moms.

Breastfeeding Classes
Six of our public health clinics offer classes each month, including a class in Spanish at our Northwoods clinic, to teach clients how to breastfeed, why breastfeeding is beneficial to mother and baby, and what to expect in the hospital.

You are invited to join us for classes. Bring your Support Person. Toddlers are welcome and Dads are encouraged to attend. Call one our Breastfeeding Peer Counselors listed to register for a class.

For more information about the benefits of breastfeeding visit breastfeed for the best start.

Other Breastfeeding Resources in Berkeley, Charleston & Dorchester Counties

Bon Secours-St Francis Lactation Center, A Mother's Choice
(843) 402-1867
Breastfeeding classes, help line, breast pumps and supply rentals and sales are available.
Monday -Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
2095 Henry Tecklenburg Drive, Charleston

Charleston AFB, Family Advocacy, New Parent Support
(843) 963-6799

East Cooper Regional Medical Center
(843) 881-0100
Breastfeeding classes and Warm Line (Breastfeeding Helpline)
200 Hospital Drive Mt. Pleasant SC

From Here to Maternity
(843) 884-8250
Breast pump and supplies rental and sales are available.
Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
1055 Johnnie Dodds Boulevard, Crickentree Village, Mt. Pleasant

Independent Lactation Consultants
Jodi Privette
jprivette3@comcast.net
843-297-2497
Pam Price
pampriceibclc@live.com
843-209-3477

La Leche League International
Local group leaders:
Hilary  847-1482
Elizabeth 971-6632
Marlo  278-1688
Mandy  270-9845
Naomi 388-5895
Brittany 478-0468

MUSC Women's Services
(843) 792-5300 to register for breastfeeding class
(843) 792-0780 for the Lactation Line and Pump Rentals

Naval Weapons Station, New Parents Support
(843) 764-7294 to register for class

Roper-St Francis Health Line
402-CARE (2273) for breastfeeding class registration

Summerville Medical Center Lactation Department
(843) 847-4554
Breastfeeding support group is held each Tuesday from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Breast pump and supplies rental and sales
295 Midland Parkway, Summerville

Trident Medical Center Lactation Department
(843) 847-4554
Breastfeeding support group, Wednesdays from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Breast pump and supplies rental and sales
9330 Medical Plaza Dr, N. Charleston