Ocean County, NJ

Feeding our babies human milk can be a challenge, but it does not need to be. A community of support exists to make everyone’s breastfeeding journey as seamless as possible. Sometimes the hard part is knowing where and how to get help. Please use the resources listed below to find the help you or a loved one needs to make breastfeeding a bit easier.

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  • Municipalities In Ocean County, NJ

    Barnegat

    Barnegat Light

    Bayville

    Beach Haven

    Beachwood

    Brick

    Forked River

    Island Heights

    Jackson

    Lakehurst

    Lakewood

    Lanoka Harbor

    Lavallette

    Manahawkin

    Manchester Township

    Mantoloking

    New Egypt

    Normandy Beach

    Ocean Gate

    Pine Beach

    Point Pleasant Beach

    Seaside Heights

    Seaside Park

    Toms River

    Tuckerton

    Waretown

    West Creek

Municipalities In Ocean County, NJ

  • Barnegat
  • Barnegat Light
  • Bayville
  • Beach Haven
  • Beachwood
  • Brick
  • Forked River
  • Island Heights
  • Jackson
  • Lakehurst
  • Lakewood
  • Lanoka Harbor
  • Lavallette
  • Manahawkin
  • Manchester Township
  • Mantoloking
  • New Egypt
  • Normandy Beach
  • Ocean Gate
  • Pine Beach
  • Point Pleasant Beach
  • Seaside Heights
  • Seaside Park
  • Toms River
  • Tuckerton
  • Waretown
  • West Creek
  • International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs)

    Ocean County Health Department WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)

    Nutrition and breastfeeding support available, if eligible


    ZipMilk

    Statewide database of breastfeeding resources, including fee-based lactation consultants, by zip code.


    Center for Breastfeeding - Jackson

    Outpatient consultations (In-person and Virtual)


    Community Medical Center*

    Breastfeeding warmline (9am-5pm)


    Ocean Medical Center and Southern Ocean Medical Center*

    Breastfeeding warmline (9am-5pm)

    Center for Breastfeeding – Outpatient visits (In-person and Virtual)


    *A warmline is a phone number to call for questions or advice on breastfeeding

  • Peer to Peer Support

    Ocean County Health Department WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)

    Nutrition and breastfeeding support available, if eligible


    ZipMilk

    Statewide database of breastfeeding resources, including fee-based lactation consultants, by zip code.Website 


    La Leche League USA

    Support through Peer Breastfeeding Counselors 


    La Leche League International

    Support through Peer Breastfeeding Counselors (Spanish)


    Breastfeeding USA

    Breastfeeding Warmline

    When you call, a pre-recorded voice message in English and Spanish will receive your call. A Breastfeeding USA Counselor (BC) will return your call within 24 hours.


    National Breastfeeding Helpline 

    Breastfeeding peer counselor assistance in English or Spanish


  • Certified Breastfeeding Counselors

    ZipMilk

    Statewide database of breastfeeding resources, including fee-based lactation consultants, by zip code.


  • Classes/Support Groups

    Community Medical Center

    Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Support Group (Virtual)

    Preparation for Breastfeeding Class (Virtual)

    Preparation for Breastfeeding Class (Portuguese)( In-person or Virtual)

    Preparation for Breastfeeding Class (Spanish) (In-person or Virtual)


    Ocean Medical Center and Southern Ocean Medical Center

    Breastfeeding Support Group

    Childbirth and Breastfeeding Classes


    Chocolate Milk Café

    Monthly Virtual Breastfeeding Support Group for Families of the African Diaspora


    ZipMilk

    Statewide database of breastfeeding resources, including fee-based lactation consultants, by zip code.


    Breastfeeding USA

    Breastfeeding USA Facebook Support Groups

    Breastfeeding Counselor Groups


    La Leche League USA

    Facebook Group


    La Leche League International

    Facebook Group (Spanish)