Office Address

1519 Nye Road
Suite 200
Lyons, NY 14489

Contact Info

315-946-5749 (phone)
315-946-5762 (fax)
wcph@waynecountyny.gov (email)

Hours of Operation

Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm
24/7 Emergency After Hours Phone:
315-946-9711    * ask for Public Health

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Maternal Child Health - Breastfeeding

Wayne County Public Health has a Certified Lactation Counselor who can provide free in-home visits, breastfeeding support, and education for breastfeeding moms and/or anyone interested in breastfeeding.

Breastfed babies have a lower risk for:

  • Asthma
  • Obesity
  • Type 1 Diabetes
  • Ear Infections
  • Diarrhea and Vomiting
  • Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
  • Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) (in preemies)

Certified Lactation Counselor: Susan Sheets, RN

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Susan Sheets, RN

(315) 946-5749

Mother’s who breastfeed have a lower risk for:

  • Breast and Ovarian Cancers
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Type 2 Diabetes

Local Breast Pump Providers:
Eastside Medical Supply (Rochester): (585) 623-8936
Nu-life Medical Equipment (Fairport): (585) 672-5105
Pediatric Medical Supply (Rochester): (585) 381-3060
Quinlan Medical Supply (Canandaigua): (585) 394-2303
Westside Medical Supply (Rochester): (585) 227-8750
Your Care Medical Supply (Penfield): (585) 377-5350

Additional Breastfeeding Resources:

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Are you pregnant & interested in breastfeeding?

Do you have questions about breastfeeding? Do you need help with breastfeeding? If yes, please call and speak with our Maternal Child Health Nurse today at: 315-946-5749 or email us at wcph@waynecountyny.gov

Contact the program coordinator if you are interested in more information about this topic, such as educational materials, presentations, and resources.

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