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Ventura County WIC: Breastfeeding support/ Lactancia materna

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Welcome: These services are for WIC enrolled clients only

Welcome: These services are for WIC enrolled clients only

Welcome: These services are for WIC enrolled clients only

Welcome: These services are for WIC enrolled clients only

Welcome: These services are for WIC enrolled clients only

Welcome: These services are for WIC enrolled clients only

(805)981-5251 or (800)781-4449 x3

  • Call to check for eligibility & apply for WIC
  • For breastfeeding help
  • Breastpump support or a breastpump loan


For information about other  WIC services: https://vchca.org/women-infants-and-children-wic

What is WIC Breastfeeding Support?

Welcome

Ventura County WIC is here to help you meet your infant feeding goals. Whether exclusively breastfeeding, pumping or combination feeding, we provide loving, non- judgemental and knowledgeable support to WIC clients in our community. 

wic breastfeeding services

Trained Lactation counselors at every site

Trained Lactation counselors at every site

Trained Lactation counselors at every site

Our skilled bilingual lactation team is ready to support you meet your breastfeeding goals, navigate common challenges, or just provide reassurance. To make an appointment in person or by phone, call the WIC Call center Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm. 

IBCLC lactation appointments

Trained Lactation counselors at every site

Trained Lactation counselors at every site

We can help with complex breastfeeding and breast pumping issues. If needed your WIC counselor may refer you to the WIC IBCLC (Board Certified Lactation Consultant) for a higher level of support.

Free Hospital Grade Breast-pump Loans

Trained Lactation counselors at every site

comfortable breastfeeding spaces at every site

A strong, hospital grade breast pump is essential in helping a mother establish or maintain her milk supply when she is separated from her baby or unable to latch her baby. Your WIC counselor will help you determine if you need a breast pump loan. 

comfortable breastfeeding spaces at every site

comfortable breastfeeding spaces at every site

comfortable breastfeeding spaces at every site

Find your WIC site

quality tools to support you

comfortable breastfeeding spaces at every site

Breastfeeding Peer Counseling (PC) program

Medela Baby Weigh Scales allow us to assess how much milk your baby takes from the breast. This can be especially helpful if your physician has expressed concerns about your baby's weight gain. 

Breastfeeding Peer Counseling (PC) program

comfortable breastfeeding spaces at every site

Breastfeeding Peer Counseling (PC) program

1st time moms or mothers who had difficulty with breastfeeding before are encouraged to enroll prenatally for extra support from our caring PC team! PC's are available via text and after hours. All PC's speak English and Spanish. Support begins in your first or second trimester through 6 months postpartum. 

Learn more

LOCATIONS

Ventura WIC

North Oxnard WIC (NOX)

North Oxnard WIC (NOX)

3147 Loma Vista Rd, 93003

North Oxnard WIC (NOX)

North Oxnard WIC (NOX)

North Oxnard WIC (NOX)

2240 E. Gonzales Rd. Suite 170, 93036

* Breastfeeding Clinic & Milk Depot Location

South Oxnard WIC (SOX)

North Oxnard WIC (NOX)

South Oxnard WIC (SOX)

2500 S. C Street, Suite A, 93033

Santa Paula WIC

Thousand Oaks WIC

South Oxnard WIC (SOX)

620 W.Harvard Blvd, 93060

Thousand Oaks WIC

Thousand Oaks WIC

Thousand Oaks WIC

125 W. T.O Blvd, Ste 101, 91360

Simi Valley WIC

Thousand Oaks WIC

Thousand Oaks WIC

1133B Los Angeles Ave, 93065

Fillmore WIC

Fillmore WIC

Fillmore WIC

828 Ventura St, Suite 110 E, 93015

WIC Handouts

A Guide to Breastfeeding (pdf)

Download

Breastfeeding Success Hospital Handout (pdf)

Download

Hospital Experience (pdf)

Download

3 Newborn Feeding Secrets (pdf)

Download

Breastfeeding and Returning to Work (pdf)

Download

Marijuana Use During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding (pdf)

Download

Formula Compared to Breastmilk (pdf)

Download

breastfeeding & breast-pumping information

Breastfeeding Videos

Breast Pump Videos

Breastfeeding Videos

  • What is WIC Breastfeeding Support?
  • USDA/WIC Main Breastfeeding Website
  • Ameda "Your Baby Can Latch"
  • How to Breastfeed "Deep Latch Technique"
  • Breast and nipple size/shape

Benefits of Breastmilk

Breast Pump Videos

Breastfeeding Videos

  • The First Weeks: Why Breastmilk is Liquid Gold
  • The phases of breastmilk
  • How is breast milk made?
  • The benefits of breastfeeding
  • The basics


Breast Pump Videos

Breast Pump Videos

Breast Pump Videos

  • Choosing the right sized flange
  • MEDELA LACTINA
  • MEDELA SYMPHONY 
  • AMEDA ELITE
  • HYGEIA Evolve
  • BELLA MA


Pregnancy & Preparing

Pregnancy & Preparing

Breast Pump Videos

  • Breastfeeding 101
  • First Droplets: prepares you for the first days & a good milk supply
  • Learning hand expression of milk by Standford University
  • Breastfeeding Holds


Learning & 1st Weeks

Pregnancy & Preparing

Learning & 1st Weeks

START HERE: First Droplets Video

USDA/WIC COMMON CHALLENGES WEBPAGE

  • Engorgement
  • Sore Nipples
  • Comfort zone
  • Assuring a healthy milk supply
  • Plugged ducts



Thriving Months 1-12

Pregnancy & Preparing

Learning & 1st Weeks

  • Returning to Work or School
  • Breastmilk Storage Guidelines
  • How to Increase a milk supply
  • Breastfeeding in Disasters
  • Starting Solid foods
  • Weaning Your Baby
  • Information about Medications in Pregnancy & Lactation: MotherToBaby.org


WIC Regional Breastfeeding Liaison (RBL)

For Medical Clinics or Hospital Staff Only:

Call WIC at (805) 981-5251 for your RBL's contact information

Ventura County WIC RBL: Heather Camarena, BSN, RN, PHN, IBCLC. 


What is an RBL?

An RBL is a breastfeeding ambassador who seeks to increase breastfeeding support, rates, resources and WIC enrollment among WIC eligible families in our community. 


What can the RBL provide?

  • WIC handouts and resources on Breastfeeding, returning to work, baby behavior, paced bottle feeding and more!
  • Staff education on breastfeeding, baby behavior, breastfeeding friendly clinics or Baby Friendly Hospital Policy and Education support.
  • Receive access to the direct referral email for lactation support by the IBCLC.
  • WIC Breast pump Hospital Program: a program allowing WIC breast pumps to be held and issued by hospital staff for weekend and after hours issuance to WIC clients.


WIC Non-Discrimination Statement

  

https://www.fns.usda.gov/civil-rights/usda-nondiscrimination-statement-other-fns-programs

https://www.fns.usda.gov/es/civil-rights/usda-nondiscrimination-statement-other-fns-programs

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY: BCVC specifically DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES and assumes no responsibility or liability for any loss or damage suffered by any person as a result of the use, misuse, or reliance on the information contained in this website. Copyright © 2018 Breastfeeding Coalition of Ventura County - All Rights Reserved.

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