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Breastfeeding: The First
Choice for the First State

Classes & Support Services

 
The Birth Center: Holistic Women's Health Care, in Delaware, is continuing a 27-year tradition of providing maternity and gynecological care as Delaware's only freestanding birth center. They host classes, a new parent group and provide breastfeeding support including lactation consultations, breastfeeding classes, and breastfeeding support groups. Take a look at their website to find out when they are offered! 
 
Nursing Mothers, Inc. offers a small, comfortable group setting for expectant mothers and their support persons. NMI Breastfeeding Class Schedule
 
Attend a La Leche League Group meeting in your area for additional information and support. To find a Leader of a local Group, visit Finding a Local LLL Group.
 
The Guide to Breastfeeding Support Resources in Delaware lists various resources including hospitals, state programs, community-based organizations, private practice consultants and websites that can support Delaware mothers in breastfeeding.

Nursing Mothers’ Rooms in Your Community

 
One of the many benefits of breastfeeding is it requires very little tools. All you need is yourself, your baby, and a place in which to do it! Does your workplace have a clean, quiet place for women to breastfeed? What about your church or place of worship? Here are a few helpful links to get you started.
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