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​Mother breastfeeding a baby.WIC can help you meet your feeding goals

Chestfeeding, also called​​ breastfeeding, isn't always easy, but WIC can help. WIC's lactation experts help parents chestfeed successfully with individual visits, prenatal breastfeeding classes, support groups as well as connecting you to other resources. WIC food packages provide lactating parents with important nutrients to feed your baby. For more information, visit our Shopping for WIC Foods webpage.

If you are looking for additional lactation support, you can meet with one of our WIC Peer Breastfeeding Counselors. These are ​parents who have current or previous lactation experience and can offer additional support during your pregnancy and through the first year of life. The counselors are available after business hours as well as on the weekends. If you are interested in meeting with one of our team members, let WIC staff know at your next visit.​

 

Take a breastfeeding class

Learn how to get off to a great start with breastfeeding. Classes share with you:

  • What to expect in the first two weeks with your baby
  • Feeding patterns
  • Understanding your baby's signs and cues
  • Common concerns or challenges​

Attend a support group in person or online

Feeding your baby support group 

The free, drop-in baby feed​ing group is for parents who want to learn more about feeding their baby, including positions, pumping milk, returning to work, child growth and more. The group meets at the Heritage and Wescott libraries.

Heritage Library
20085 Heritage Drive, Lakeville
First Tuesday of the month, 10:30 a.m.-noon

Wescott Library
1340 Wescott Road, Eagan
Every Tuesday, 10-11:30 a.m. 

For more information, visit the Wescott Library and Heritage Libra​ry events pages. 

Get additional support from other parents by attending different community grou​ps in-person or online. 

  • Baby Cafe
  • ​Amma Parenting

​Additio​​nal breastfeeding resources

W​IC has a free playlist of YouTube videos that can give you breastfeeding tips and information.

Other organizations also have breastfeeding tips

  • Minnesota Department of Health breastfeeding
  • Breastmilk: Every Ounce Counts
  • Kellymom
  • La Leche League
  • Baby Cafe

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Last updated: 6/27/2025 11:45 AM

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