Contact your local health department office for a list of in-person and virtual support groups in your area and see Lactation Support and Pump Providers. In-home or virtual lactation consults may be covered by Medicaid or private insurance.
Join other Vermont birthing parents for a virtual Mom Talk group facilitated by WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselors. Groups are every Wednesday’s from 9:30-10:30 am.
Strong Families Vermont offers Nurse Home Visits to support your pregnancy, feeding, and parenting journey. Contact Children’s Integrated Services coordinators.
La Leche League of MA, RI, and VT offers monthly meetings and one-on-one support in some parts of the state.
WIC (Barre Office) – Vermont Department of Health
802-479-4200 (M-F 7:45-4:30 pm); Support, breastfeeding and nutrition information, monthly food benefit, breast pumps for breastfeeding parents.
Gifford Memorial Hospital
802-728-2257; 24-hour postpartum and breastfeeding support phone line for those who delivered at Gifford; breast pump rentals.
University of Vermont Central Vermont Medical Center, Center for Breastfeeding
802-371-4415; In-hospital lactation consults and postpartum phone counseling.
Bosom Buddies
Breastfeeding support group, 1st Monday each month, 5:30-7pm, Women’s & Children’s Unit.
Central Vermont Home Health, Berlin
802-224-2209; Nurse Home Visits available 24/7, 365 days a year, to support your pregnancy, breastfeeding, and parenting journey.
Solenne Thompson, RN, IBCLC
Send email to: Michelle Dane
Accepts Medicaid
La Leche League of Central Vermont
Mother-to-mother breastfeeding support for pregnant and nursing parents; Accredited leaders.
My Breastfeeding Plan for Barre
WIC (Bennington Office) – Vermont Department of Health
802-447-6408; WIC breastfeeding peer counselor and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant on staff, support, breastfeeding and nutrition information, monthly food benefit, breast pumps for breastfeeding parents.
Southwestern Vermont Health Care
802-447-5160; Breastfeeding and Birth Education Classes available
VNA/Hospice of SVHC
802-442-5502; Nurse Home Visits available to support your pregnancy, breastfeeding, and parenting journey.
My Breastfeeding Plan for Bennington
WIC (Brattleboro Office) – Vermont Department of Health
802-257-2880; Support, breastfeeding and nutrition information, monthly food benefit, and breast pumps for breastfeeding parents. Referrals to lactation consultants for in-home/virtual consults.
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Birthing Center
802-257-8226; 24-hour support. Lactation consults available by phone and outpatient visits.
Perinatal Classes
- Breastfeeding Basics
802-257-8877; Prenatal breastfeeding class 2nd Wednesday of every odd month at 6pm. Free; open to the public. - New Mom’s Network
802-257-8226; Wednesdays, 9:30-11:00am; Exercise Room. Weekly group; local presenters on parenting topics. - Prenatal Breastfeeding Class
802-257-2880; 2nd Wednesday of every even month from 1:00-1:45pm at the Vermont Department of Health. Free; open to the public.
Sally Pennington, RN, IBCLC
802-380-8952 or 802-257-2101; Lactation consults by appointment; breast pumps sales and service; Medicaid and private insurance accepted.
Visiting Nurse & Hospice for VT and NH
800-575-5162 Nurse Home Visits available to support your pregnancy, breastfeeding, and parenting journey.
My Breastfeeding Plan for Brattleboro
WIC (Burlington Office) – Vermont Department of Health
802-863-7323; WIC breastfeeding peer counselors and International Board Certified Lactation Consultants on staff, support, breastfeeding and nutrition information, monthly food benefit, and breast pumps for breastfeeding parents. Referrals to lactation consultants for in-home/virtual consults.
University of Vermont Medical Center
- Mother-Baby Lactation Consultants: 802-847-5249
- Mother-Baby Floor: 802-847-2730
- Lintilhac Breastfeeding Clinic: 802-847-2237
- Beginnings
- 802-658-5959; Childbirth preparation and breastfeeding classes.
La Leche League of Essex Junction
Monthly mother/baby/toddler groups offering mother-to-mother breastfeeding support for pregnant and nursing parents. Visit Facebook for LLL of Essex Junction.
Lactation Consultants – in-home or virtual lactation consults covered by most insurance
- Mary Bibb, IBCLC, Jericho
802-899-4845
[email protected] - Kristen Bird, FNP, IBCLC, Burlington
Baby Bird Lactation
802-922-2568
[email protected]
Accepts Medicaid - Alice Gonyar, RN, IBCLC, Williston
Facebook page
802-488-4333
[email protected]
Accepts Medicaid - Sally MacFadyen, IBCLC, Burlington
The Fourth Trimester
Facebook page
802-355-4645
[email protected] - Laura McCormick, IBCLC, Burlington
Website
802-233-2110
[email protected] - Alice Norris, RN, IBCLC, Huntington
Blooming Babies
802-488-5153
[email protected]
Accepts Medicaid - Judith W. Fayre, RN, IBCLC, Charlotte
(603) 568-8282
Send email to: Judith W. Fayre
Accepts Medicaid - Courtney Walker-Borch, FNP, IBCLC, Burlington
(802) 999-1895
Send email to: Courtney Walker-Borch
Accepts Medicaid
Lactation Resources of Vermont
802-878-6181; In-person breast pump consults, free breastfeeding class.
UVM Health Network Home Health & Hospice
802-860-4400; Nurse Home Visits available to support your pregnancy, breastfeeding, and parenting journey.
My Breastfeeding Plan for Burlington
WIC (Middlebury Office) – Vermont Department of Health
802-388-4644; WIC breastfeeding peer counselors, support, breastfeeding and nutrition information, monthly food benefit, and breast pumps for breastfeeding parents.
Porter Medical Center
802-388-4720; 24-hour breastfeeding support. To register for breastfeeding classes, call 802-382-3413.
Addison County Home Health and Hospice
Nurse Home Visits available to support your pregnancy, breastfeeding, and parenting journey.
La Leche League of Middlebury
Mother-to-mother breastfeeding support for pregnant and nursing parents; Accredited leaders.
Natural Beginnings – Vicki Kirby, RN, IBCLC
802-236-4136; In-home lactation consults, monthly support groups, free breastfeeding classes at Porter Hospital. Breast pump sales and service.
My Breastfeeding Plan for Middlebury
WIC (Morrisville Office) – Vermont Department of Health
802-888-7447; International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) on staff, support, breastfeeding and nutrition information, monthly food benefit, and breast pumps for breastfeeding parents. Referrals to lactation consultants for in-home/virtual consults.
Copley Hospital Birthing Center
802-888-8304; Breastfeeding warm line, breastfeeding and parenting advice 24 hours a day. Childbirth and breastfeeding classes.
Copley Hospital, The Women’s Center
802-888-8100; Pregnancy and postpartum care including breastfeeding support. IBCLC on staff.
Appleseed Pediatrics
802-888-7337; Individualized care for infants and children, breastfeeding management and support, IBCLC on staff.
Lactation & Birthing Solutions – Vicki (Sacco) Rich, RN, IBCLC, CCE, CD
802-888-3470; Consultations and support in home or office. Breast pumps and accessories for rent or sale through Lactation Resources of Vermont. Free breastfeeding and new parent groups.
Lamoille Home Health & Hospice
802-888-4651; Nurse Home Visits available to support your pregnancy, breastfeeding, and parenting journey.
My Breastfeeding Plan for Morrisville
WIC (Newport Office) – Vermont Department of Health
802-344-6707; International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) on staff, support, breastfeeding and nutrition information, monthly food benefit, and breast pumps for breastfeeding parents. Referrals to lactation consultants for in-home/virtual consults.
North Country Hospital – Maternal Child Department
802-334-3245; Breastfeeding information, childbirth preparation classes, private prenatal lactation visits, and postpartum breastfeeding support. International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) on staff.
Caledonia Home Health Care & Hospice
802-748-9405 or 800-499-9405; Nurse Home Visits available to support your pregnancy, breastfeeding, and parenting journey.
My Breastfeeding Plan for Newport
WIC (Rutland Office) – Vermont Department of Health
802-786-5811; WIC breastfeeding peer counselor on staff, support, breastfeeding and nutrition information, monthly food benefit and breast pumps for breastfeeding parents.
Rutland Regional Medical Center
802-775-1901 (Rutland) or 802-362-4865 (East Dorset)
Lactation Resources of Vermont
802-878-6181; Breast pump sales and service; In-person consults with Lisa Velasquez, IBCLC.
Lisa Kerns, IBCLC
Promise Lactation Consulting
802-236-7946; In home lactation consults by appointment.
Send email to: Lisa Kerns
Natural Beginnings – Vicki Kirby, RN, IBCLC
802-236-4136; In home lactation consults by appointment, accepts Medicaid and private insurance, free breastfeeding classes at Porter Hospital.
VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region
802-775-0568; Nurse Home Visits to support your pregnancy, breastfeeding, and parenting journey.
My Breastfeeding Plan for Rutland
WIC (St. Albans Office) – Vermont Department of Health
802-524-7970; WIC breastfeeding peer counselor on staff, support, breastfeeding and nutrition information, monthly food benefit and breast pumps for breastfeeding parents.
Northwestern Medical Center – Family Birth Center
802-524-1040; International Board Certified Lactation Consultants on staff
Franklin County Home Health
802-393-6776; Nurse Home Visits available 24/7, 365 days a year, to support your pregnancy, breastfeeding, and parenting journey.
Amy Wenger, RN, IBCLC
Send email to: Amy Wenger
Accepts Medicaid
La Leche League of St. Albans
Monthly groups offering mother-to-mother breastfeeding support for pregnant and nursing parents. Accredited leaders, lending library. Visit the LLL of St. Albans Facebook page and La Leche League of Vermont
Lactation Resources of Vermont
802-878-6181; In-person breast pump consults, free breastfeeding classes in Burlington.
My Breastfeeding Plan for St. Albans
WIC (St. Johnsbury Office) – Vermont Department of Health
802-748-5151; Support, breastfeeding and nutrition information, monthly food benefit and breast pumps for breastfeeding parents.
Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital
802-748-8141; 24-hour free breastfeeding phone support, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant on staff.
Caledonia Home Health Care & Hospice
802-748-9405 or 800-499-9405; Nurse Home Visits available 24/7, 365 days a year, to support your pregnancy, breastfeeding, and parenting journey.
My Breastfeeding Plan for St. Johnsbury
WIC (Springfield Office) – Vermont Department of Health
802-289-0600; Support, breastfeeding and nutrition information, monthly food benefit and breast pumps for breastfeeding parents.
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Birthing Center
802-257-8226; 24-hour support. Lactation consults available by phone
and outpatient visits.
Brattleboro OB/GYN & Four Seasons Midwifery
802-251-9965; Call to schedule appointments in Springfield clinic.
Corporate Lactation Services - Heather Chase, MS, RN, IBCLC
802-875-5683; Lactation consults in Chester office by appointment; accepts Medicaid and private insurance.
Sally Pennington, RN, IBCLC
802-380-8952 (mobile); 802-257-2101; Winston Prouty Center for Child Development, Children’s Integrated Services; Lactation consults in Brattleboro by appointment; accepts Medicaid and private insurance.
Visiting Nurse & Hospice for VT and NH
888-300-8853; Nurse Home Visits to support your pregnancy, breastfeeding, and parenting journey.
My Breastfeeding Plan for Springfield
WIC (White River Junction Office) – Vermont Department of Health
802-295-8820 or 888-253-8799; Support, breastfeeding and nutrition information, monthly food benefit and breast pumps for breastfeeding parents.
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
- Birthing Pavilion: 603-650-7281
- Breastfeeding and Lactation Clinic: 603-650-6159; Lactation consults available by phone and outpatient visits.
- Women’s Health Resource Center: 603-650-2600; Breastfeeding support groups, classes, lactation consults, and breast pumps.
Gifford Medical Center – Birthing Unit
802-728-2257; 24-hour postpartum and breastfeeding support phone line for those who delivered at Gifford; breast pump rentals.
Corporate Lactation Services – Heather Chase, MS, RN, IBCLC
802-875-5683; Lactation consults in Chester office by appointment; accepts Medicaid and private insurance.
Visiting Nurse & Hospice for VT and NH
888-300-8853 Nurse Home Visits available to support your pregnancy, breastfeeding, and parenting journey.
Kim Rowntree, RN, IBCLC
Send email to: Stephanie Mozzer
Accepts Medicaid
My Breastfeeding Plan for White River Junction