Lactation Resources
Lakeland has been blessed with a variety of resources for support, and here are many of them. We are thankful for their work in our community and encourage you to reach out to them if you need assistance on your breastfeeding journey.
The Nest
www.TheNestLakeland.org, 863-578-8633
Resources, classes, consultations, and weekly free weigh-in clinic, staffed by Certified Breastfeeding Specialists, an IBCLC, educators and doulas. Appointments available Monday through Thursday.
Lakeland Lactation Coalition
www.facebook.com/groups/LakelandLactationCoalition
An active Facebook group moderated by peer supporters and CLCs.
La Leche League
Support group meetings offered twice a month by trained volunteers.
Polk County WIC
www.bit.ly/PolkCountyWIC, 863-519-7542 prompt 5
Breastfeeding Peer Counselors that can help in person or over the phone, including after hours.
Special Needs/Complicated Breastfeeding Support: 2nd Saturday/month at 10:00 AM, Auburndale WIC - 1805 Hobbs Rd
Black Women Breastfeeding Support Meet Up: 3rd Saturday/month at 10:00 AM, Lakeland Central WIC - 1291 Ariana St
Working Mom Support Group: 3rd Saturday/month at 9:00 AM, Lakeland Central WIC - 1291 Ariana St
Breastfeeding Classes
The Nest: 863-578-8633, www.thenestlakeland.org/breastfeeding-basics
Lakeside Pediatrics: 863-688-3550, www.lakesidepeds.com
Lakeland Regional Health: 863.687.1100 ext. 2097, www.mylrh.org/event/breastfeeding-class
Winter Haven Women’s Hospital: 855-269-4777, www.bit.ly/WHWHbreastfeedingclass
Breastfeeding Help Lines
Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center: 863-419-1640
Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center: 863-284-1685
Winter Haven Women’s Hospital: 863-294-7068
Polk County WIC: 863-519-7542 prompt 5
The Nest: 863-578-8633
Breast Pump Rental
Medi-Health Care: 863-686-0300, www.medi-healthcare.com
Winter Haven Women’s Hospital: 863-294-7068
Lactation Station: 863-640-0117 call or text, www.facebook.com/LactationStationLakeland
Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Tampa – “Her Place”: 813-872-3706, www.bit.ly/SaintJosephsHerPlace
Additional Resources
Medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding: Infant Risk Center, www.InfantRisk.com, 806-352-2519
Up-to-date, evidence-based information from an IBCLC: www.KellyMom.com
Breastfeeding after breast surgery: www.BFAR.org
Breastfeeding an adopted baby: www.AskLenore.info