Breastfeeding Support

Marathon County Health Department is recognized as a breastfeeding-friendly health department and wish to support you and your family in meeting your breastfeeding goals. Public health nurses are available to help answer questions. Call 715-261-1900 and leave a message and a nurse will return your call within 24 business hours.

• Ten Reasons to Breastfeed Beyond 6 Months (PDF) (courtesy of Wood County Health Department)

How to Breastfeed

The Basics of Latching On

Helping Mothers Who Pump

• Stanford University medical clinicians teach useful techniques to maximize milk production when pumping

Medications and Breastfeeding

People who are breastfeeding should always consult a health-care professional before using any medication. This includes: prescription and over-the-counter, medications, vitamins, and supplements.

• Breastfeeding and Medications
• InfantRisk Center - A world-wide call center used by medical providers and mothers designed to evaluate the risk to infants from exposure to medications through breastfeeding. Those with questions about medication use and breastfeeding are encouraged to reach out to the call center at 1-806-352-2519, Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM CST.
• MommyMeds for Moms App (Apple version) (Android version) - Features: Easy rating system from safest (1) to most hazardous (5), scan medication boxes for safety ratings, search over 70,000 drugs and medications, and an easy to use interface.

Resource Web Sites

• American Academy of Pediatrics Breastfeeding Overview
• American Academy of Pediatrics Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• BreastfeedingOnline.com
• CDC - Breastfeeding
• DRJen4Kids.com
• Breastfeeding - Ask Dr. Sears
• Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Breastfeeding

Returning to Work While Breastfeeding

• WorkAndPump.com
• Fair Labor Standards Act Protections for Employees to Pump at Work
• Legal Protections for Lactating Parents (.pdf)
• Determining Insurance Eligibility for Breast Pumps
• Determining Medicaid Coverage for Breast Pumps

Lactation Support

Circle of Moms Group

• Meeting Location: Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI
• Date & Time: Thursdays 10:00 AM
• Facebook: Circle of Moms New Parent Support Group - Marshfield Medical Center
• Website: Circle of Moms
• Breastfeeding Warmline: For support and information on infant feeding 715-389-3909.

New Moms Class - Aspirus Stevens Point

• Meeting Location: Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital cafeteria
• Date & Time: Mondays 10:30AM - 11:30 AM (no meetings on holidays or days when Stevens Point schools are closed for weather)
• Contact: Lactation Office 715-346-5363

Breastfeeding Apps for New Parents

Other Resources

• Reflections of Breastfeeding (YouTube)
• Wisconsin Well-Badger Resource Center

Note: We recognize that not all people use the term “breastfeeding.” Chestfeeding and bodyfeeding are other ways to describe the feeding of human milk to a child, whether directly from an individual or from those who exclusively pump their milk or use a supplemental nursing system. While our resources may use the terms “breastfeeding” and “mothers,” we intend for this information to be inclusive of all families. 

The information contained in these websites, apps, and resources is not endorsed by Marathon County Health Department; nor is it meant to take the place of professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You are strongly encouraged to confirm any information obtained from these resources with your physician or another professional healthcare provider and to review all information regarding any medical condition or treatment with your physician or healthcare provider. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information contained on or available through this site is for general information purposes only.

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