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Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties

Breastfeeding and Lactation Consultant

Support to families and babies learning how to breastfeed

Description

Consultants can provide breastfeeding support and education for both prenatal and postpartum moms.

Services can include personal assessments, suggestions for troubleshooting common breastfeeding issues, education about equipment, and information and support.

Additional Information

Maternal Child Health is a short-term home visiting program during pregnancy, birth and postpartum

  • Provides assessments including infant weight checks and breastfeeding consultations

Baby Cafe is a free breastfeeding support group offering ongoing professional lactation care and intervention by a certified lactation consultant

  • 9:00am - 11:00am, Wednesday at Fairmont Elementary, Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Room
  • 1:00pm - 3:00pm, 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at United Hospital District Blue Earth, Conference Room
  • 9:00am - 10:30am, 3rd Thursday of the month, United South Central School District, Wells, Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Room

Features

  • Area Served by County
    • Martin County
  • Payment
    • Free / no cost to eligible clients

Location

115 W 1st St, Fairmont, MN, 56031

Area Served

Martin County

Phone Numbers

  • Primary Contact for this program: 507-238-4757

Websites

Other Locations

Other Services at this Location

  • Apply for Waiver Programs Accepts applications for Medical Assistance/Medicaid waiver programs
  • Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) Coordinators connect individuals to well-child care and screenings for eligible newborns, children and young adults
  • Child Foster Care (CFC) Licensing The local county office that oversees licenses for child foster care. Foster care is a temporary safe family home for children who have been placed by a court order or a voluntary placement agreement.
  • Child Support Services (CSS) The Minnesota Department of Human Services Child Support Division and county child support agencies work with both parents to establish and enforce child support court orders.
  • County Programs for Families Apply for county programs that provide financial assistance and supportive resources to families
  • County Programs for Food Support Apply for county programs that help pay for food
  • County Programs for Income Assistance Apply for county programs that help pay for basic needs
  • County Programs for People with Disabilities Apply for county programs that serve people with disabilities
  • Family Home Visiting Expectant parents and parents or caregivers of young children can receive in-home support including education on pregnancy topics, parenting skills and connections to community resources.
  • Follow Along Program Program that supports families with young children in learning, growing and connecting to supports and services as needed.
  • Parent Support Outreach Program (PSOP) A voluntary, supportive service that focuses on helping expecting and parenting families thrive.
  • Public Health Clinic Public health departments offer screenings, health education and wellness services
  • WIC - Supplemental Nutrition Program A nutrition and breastfeeding program that helps young families eat well and be healthy. Learn about nutrition during pregnancy and feeding your baby and young children; meet breastfeeding goals; and buy healthy food using your WIC card.

Last Update

11/22/2024