Union 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.
International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs)
City of Plainfield WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
Nutrition and breastfeeding support available, if eligible
Call: (908)-753-3397
Trinitas Medical Center WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
Nutrition and breastfeeding support available, if eligible
Call: (908) 994-5141
ZipMilk
Statewide database of breastfeeding resources, including fee-based lactation consultants, by zip code.
Overlook Medical Center – Baby-friendly Hospital*
Breastfeeding warmline (9am-5pm)
Call: 908-522-2229
*A warmline is a phone number to call for questions or advice on breastfeeding
Peer to Peer Support
City of Plainfield WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
Nutrition and breastfeeding support available, if eligible
Call: (908) 753-3397
Trinitas Medical Center WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
Nutrition and breastfeeding support available, if eligible
Call: (908) 994-5141
ZipMilk
Statewide database of breastfeeding resources, including fee-based lactation consultants, by zip code.
Chocolate Milk Café
Monthly Virtual Breastfeeding Support Group for Families of the African Diaspora
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
- Call:(800) 994-9662
Certified Breastfeeding Counselors
ZipMilk
Statewide database of breastfeeding resources, including fee-based lactation consultants, by zip code.
Classes/Support Groups
Overlook Medical Center
Breastfeeding Support Group – “The First Weeks At Home and Beyond” (In-person)
Breastfeeding Class – partners welcome (Virtual)
Call: (908) 522-2946
Trinitas Medical Center
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Support Group (Virtual)
Preparation for Breastfeeding Class (In-person or Virtual)
Preparation for Breastfeeding Class (Portuguese)( Virtual)
Preparation for Breastfeeding Class (Spanish) (Virtual)
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)