Breastfeeding Resources in San Joaquin County
Click here for a printable copy of the 2008
"Guide to Breastfeeding Support Services in San Joaquin County"
In addition to listing
telephone help lines and breastfeeding support
organizations, our resource pages can help
you get information about WIC programs and
professional lactation consultant services
in San Joaquin county. You can also find
out where to buy a nursing bra and where
to rent an electric breast pump.
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Telephone Support |
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Hospital Advice Lines |
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(209) 339-7522
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| La Leche League |
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(877) 4-LALECHE
(877) 452-5324
(209) 763-2700
(209) 599-7491
(209) 931-4309 (also speaks Spanish)
(209) 474-8084
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| WIC Programs |
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| Health Plan Members |
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| U.S. Dept. of
Health and Human Services |
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Breastfeeding Support Groups top |
| Hospital and Health Plan Groups |
- Kaiser Permanente Stockton
"Mom and Baby Club"
Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month from 10:00- 11:30 am
Open to the community
Call (209) 476-3299 for more information
- St. Joseph's Medical Center, Stockton
"Mother-Baby Breast Connection"
Meets every week
Call (209) 467-6331 for information and to register
- Sutter Tracy Community Hospital
Healthy Connections Resource Center
"Mommy and Me" Group for moms with children 0-1 years
Meets every Tuesday from 12:30 pm-2:00 pm
Call (209) 833-2420 for information and to register
- Sutter Tracy Community Hospital
Healthy Connections Resource Center
"Mommy and Me" Group for moms with children 1-2 years
Meets every Tuesday from 11:0 am-12:30 pm
Call (209) 833-2420 for information and to register
- Sutter Tracy Community Hospital
Healthy Connections Resource Center
"Mommy and Me" Group for moms with children 0-2 years
Meets every Wednesday at 5:30 pm
Call (209) 833-2420 for information and to register
- Sutter Tracy Community Hospital
Healthy Connections Resource Center
"Mami y Yo" para las madres que hablan español
Los jueves a las 12 del mediodía
Para obtener más información o inscribirse en este curso, por favor llame al (209) 833-2420
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| La Leche League Meetings |
(209) 239-6585
(209) 599-7491
Meets on the first Thursday of each month at 9:30 am
(209) 931-4309 (also speaks Spanish)
(209) 474-8084
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| WIC Programs |
Moms Helping Moms (for DHC WIC clients only)
Meets the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Wednesdays from 1:30-2:30 pm
Call (209) 751-3904 for more information
A Place of Our Own (for DHC WIC clients only)
Meets the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Wednesdays from 3:00-4:30 pm
Call (209) 751-3904 for more information
MAMAS Unidas (for DHC WIC clients only)
Cada viernes de 11:00 am -12:00 pm
Para más información llame al (209) 751-3905
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Professional Lactation Consultant Services top |
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An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is a health care professional trained in the clinical management of breastfeeding.
IBCLCs are certified by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners and adhere to a professional code of ethics. ILCA, the International Lactatation Consultant Association has a "Find a Lactation Consultant" directory on their website.
ILCA's "When to See a Lactation Consultant"
ILCA's "What to Expect When You See a Lactation Consultant"
Lactation Consultant Services in San Joaquin County:
(209) 468-0373
(209) 833-2419
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Electric Breast Pumps top |
If your baby is hospitalized, or if you and your baby must be separated for any length of time, you will want to use a hospital-quality electric breast pump. These efficient pumps can help you establish or increase your breast milk supply for your baby.
If you are on WIC, call your WIC clinic for information on how to get a pump.
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| Some of the major electric breast pump manufacturers include: |
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| Local breast pump rental agencies include: |
Stockton
Lodi
Tracy
Tracy, CA 95337
(209) 839-6130
Manteca
Manteca, CA 95337
(209) 824-5070
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Nursing Bras top |
| At department and maternity
stores throughout San Joaquin county you
can try on and purchase nursing bras. Other
retailers provide the opportunity to order
nursing bras by mail, telephone or on the
internet. |
| Many San Joaquin
County stores carry nursing bras: |
- Avec Amour (Stockton)
- Gottschalks (Stockton, Tracy)
- JC Penney (Stockton, Lodi, Tracy)
- Kmart (Stockton, Lodi, Manteca)
- Kohl's (Stockton, Manteca)
- Macy's (Stockton)
- Mervyn's (Stockton, Lodi, Manteca)
- Motherhood Maternity (Stockton, Tracy)
- Sears (Stockton, Tracy)
- Something Special Maternity Gifts (Lodi)
- Tammy's Baby Shoppe (Manteca)
- Target (Stockton, Lodi, Manteca, Tracy)
- Walmart (Stockton, Lodi, Manteca, Tracy)
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selection of styles and a wider size range
contact these retailers: |
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WIC Programs top |
WIC is the Federal Supplemental
Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and
Children. Clients receive monthly vouchers
for nutritious foods, as well as nutrition
counseling, breastfeeding education and
support, and referrals to other community
agencies and organizations.
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| Who is WIC for? |
- Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding
or recently had a baby
- Infants under 12 months old
- Children under 5 years old
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| To get WIC you also
need to: |
- Meet the WIC income guidelines
- Get medical checkups
- Need improved nutrition
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| Locations of WIC
Offices in San Joaquin County: |
Stockton
- Community Medical Centers WIC
425 N. California St.
Stockton, CA. 95202
(209) 467-3305
- Delta Health Care WIC
4662 Precissi Lane, Suites 100 and 500
Stockton, CA. 95207
(209) 444-8600
- Delta Health Care WIC/Sierra Vista
1602 E. Eleventh St.
Stockton, CA. 95206
(209) 444-8600
- Delta Health Care WIC/West Lane Oaks
Center
7908 N. West Lane, Suite 201
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 644-8629
- San Joaquin County Public Health Services
WIC
1145 N. Hunter St.
Stockton, CA. 95202
(209) 468-3280
- San Joaquin County Public Health Services
WIC
1601 E. Hazelton Ave.
Stockton, CA. 95205
(209) 468-3830
- San Joaquin County Public Health Services
WIC
Taylor Family Center
1101 Lever Blvd.
Stockton, CA. 95206
(209) 953-4912
- San Joaquin County Public Health Services
WIC
Transcultural Clinic Building
4422 N. Pershing Ave., Suite D-5
Stockton, CA. 95207
(209) 953-8865
Lodi
- Delta Health Care WIC
318 S. Crescent Ave.
Lodi, CA. 95240
(209) 369-3066
- Community Medical Centers WIC
Woodbridge Medical Group
2401 W. Turner Road
Lodi, CA. 95242
(209) 368-1683
Manteca
- San Joaquin County Public Health Services
WIC
124 Sycamore Lane
Manteca, CA. 95336
(209) 823-7104
Tracy
- Community Medical Centers WIC
728 S. Central St.
Tracy, CA. 95376
(209) 833-6052
- San Joaquin County Public Health
Services WIC
205 W. 9th St.
Tracy, CA. 95376
(209) 831-5930
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