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
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:
- NYS Department of Health – Breastfeeding Promotion, Protection and Support
- NYS Breastfeeding Coalition – Welcome
- Finger Lakes Breastfeeding Partnership (Pivital Public Health Partnership)
- Office on Women’s Health – Breastfeeding
Going back to work?
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.
