Breastfeeding

Florida Department of Health in Pasco County

727-619-0300
Pasco.Web@FLHealth.gov
Mailing Address
7509 State Road 52
Hudson, FL
34667

Mom & Baby Breastfeeding Support Groups:

Florida Department of Health in Pasco County
13941 15th St
Dade City, FL. 33525

Meets: 1^st & 3^rd Thursday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on the 2nd floor. Groups are FREE and open to the public.

Florida Department of Health in Pasco County
7509 State Road 52
Hudson, FL. 34667
Located on the 2nd floor.

Meets: 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on the 2nd floor. Groups are FREE and open to the public.

Topics Include:

Starting out right
How to make milk
Return to Work support
The first 10 days
How to know if baby is getting enough
Latching the baby one
Pumping and safe storing

Along with breastfeeding support and discussions, there will be guest speakers and holiday crafts throughout the year.

Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program
and WIC Breastfeeding Class

FREE breastfeeding classes are now being offered virtually for your convenience. In person classes available upon request. Peer Counselors are available (including evenings and weekends) to answer questions and offer support.

Breastfeeding support available at all locations:

Dade City – 13941 15th Street
Hudson (Summit Professional) 7509 State Road 52
Hudson – 11611 Denton Avenue
Wesley Chapel – 33845 FL-54
Holiday - 2329 Anclote Blvd.

Need Help? Call to schedule an appointment to see the Lactation Consultant today!

Individual breastfeeding consultations include:

Assist with proper baby latching, managing milk supply, addressing breastfeeding challenges such a pain, providing guidance on returning to work or school, supporting re-lactation or induced lactation, addressing oral restrictions and more.
Offer breast pumps tailored for high-risk infants, for mothers returning to work or school, and for those requiring occasional relief feeds. Our pump options include double electric and hand pumps.

For additional support, our infant feeding and breastfeeding support line is available for inquiries related to breastfeeding, artificial breast milk, pumps, weaning, introduction of bottle or solid foods, classes, support groups and other nutritional questions. You can reach us at 813-345-3307.

Additionally, we provide peer counselors specifically for prenatal or breastfeeding mothers. For assistance, please call 813-364-5818.

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