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Breastfeeding Peer Counselors

Peer counselors are moms who have breastfed and want to help other moms succeed in nursing their babies, too. They want to help provide moms-to-be and new moms with information and encouragement. They will answer your questions and share their own personal experiences. Peer counselors are here to encourage, educate, and connect with new moms, like you. Their main goal is to help you and your baby on this special journey.

​Peer Counselors provide:

  • Help with positioning and latching

  • Tips on how to breastfeed comfortably and discreetly, even in public

  • Ways you can stay close to your baby through breastfeeding after you return to work or school

  • Ideas for getting support from your family and friends

  • Ways to get a good start with breastfeeding

  • Tips for making plenty of breast milk for your baby

  • Information on your baby's sleeping and feeding patterns

Meet our Breastfeeding Peer Counselors

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Fabi

(209) 383-4859 (Ext. 1251)

Merced
Tuesday - Thursday:
9 AM - 6 PM

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Miranda

(209) 383-4859 (Ext. 1252)

Merced
Monday: 1 - 6 PM
Tues, Thurs, Fri: 12 - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 6 PM

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Tyffany

(209) 383-4859 (Ext. below)

Livingston (Ext. 1557)
Mon, Tues, Fri: 12 - 5 PM
Atwater (Ext. 1613)
Wed & Thurs: 12 - 5 PM

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Yolanda

(209) 383-4859 (Ext. below)

Dos Palos (Ext. 1904)
Tuesday: 9 AM - 4:30 PM
Obanion (Ext. 1358)
Wed & Thurs: 8 AM - 5 PM

Testimonials

Below are testimonials from our program participants

  • "I love the program, they did everything they could for me and baby, we are so grateful."

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  • "Keep helping as many women as possible! We don't all have breastfeeding support, and the breastfeeding peer counselor program will be so helpful for everyone! Love it!"

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  • "She listened to my concerns and would provide helpful advice. She will send me links to useful videos as well. She reminded me breastfeeding is very challenging, but I was doing my very best. She definitely provided support and a lot of encouragement."

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  • "She made it so much easier for me. As a first-time mom I was nervous, but with all of her help I felt like I couldn't have done it without her."

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  • "Thank you so much for helping me and other women that want to breastfeed their babies. Thank you for your support and knowledge." 

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