Breastfeeding

Mom and Baby Breastfeeding Support Groups

Zephyrhills Public Library
5347 8th St.
Zephyrhills, FL 33542

Meets: 1^st and 3^rd Thursday of each month from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 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: Every Tuesday of each month from 6 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 St.
• Hudson (Summit Professional) - 7509 State Road 52
• Hudson (Fasano) - 11611 Denton Ave.
• Wesley Chapel - 33845 FL-54
• Holiday - 2329 Anclote Blvd.

Call to schedule an appointment to see a lactation consultant for breastfeeding support.

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. 

Breastfeeding and Parenting Links

• Florida WIC - Breastfeeding
• Kellymom - Breastfeeding and Parenting
• La Leche League - 24 hour breastfeeding help is available toll-free in the U.S. from the LLL Breastfeeding Helpline at 877-4-LALECHE (877-452-5324)
• Florida West Coast Breastfeeding Task Force
• National WIC Breastfeeding Support

Medication Resource Links

• Infant Risk Center call 806-352-2519, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Central time

For more information, visit Florida Department of Health's WIC Program.