Meet Your Local Breastfeeding Peer Counselor!
Greene County Health Department’s Breastfeeding Peer Counselor is a fellow mom with personal breastfeeding experience who lives right here in our community. Handpicked and trained by WIC, she is skilled in both breastfeeding techniques and supportive counseling.
Currently available to WIC Clients only.
She’s here to offer new mothers reliable information, practical tips, and compassionate support. Her goal? To help you reach your breastfeeding goals—whatever they may be.
You’re not alone on this journey—and she’s just a call or visit away.
What Can a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Do for You?
Our Breastfeeding Peer Counselor is here to support you with everyday breastfeeding guidance and encouragement. While she specializes in normal breastfeeding situations, she will connect you with healthcare professionals for any concerns outside the norm.
Here’s how she can help:
🤱 Why Breastfeed?
Learn the many health and emotional benefits for both mom and baby.
🧠 Overcoming Common Barriers
Get support for challenges like embarrassment, returning to work, or lack of support from family and friends.
👶 Getting Off to a Great Start
Learn tips for early breastfeeding success and building a strong milk supply.
💧 Maintaining Your Milk Supply
Get advice on keeping your supply steady as your baby grows.
💡 Preventing Common Issues
Learn how to avoid sore nipples, engorgement, and other common concerns.
🏠 Navigating the First Weeks
Receive support during those early days at home when everything is new.
🔍 Knowing Breastfeeding Is Going Well
Understand the signs of effective feeding and when to reach out for help.
🔄 Knowing When to Get Help
If issues arise, she’ll help you connect with lactation consultants or medical providers.
🎁 Access to Resources
Learn about available tools like breast pumps and local breastfeeding support.
Personal, Ongoing Support—Before and After Birth
Your Peer Counselor will check in with you during pregnancy to answer feeding questions and help you prepare. After your baby arrives, she’ll continue offering guidance, encouragement, and connections to additional help if needed.
Above all, she’s here to listen—because your breastfeeding journey matters.
Most importantly she will ENCOURAGE you. So don’t be scared or get discouraged!!! If you have any questions or concerns–At ALL–please call our breastfeeding peer counselor at (217) 942-6961.
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (900) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”
Last update 5/25