Breastfeeding Peer Counselors
Breastfeeding Peer Counselors are compassionate mothers who have breastfed their own babies and are eager to share information and encouragement with other breastfeeding individuals. They are available to answer your questions and provide guidance, drawing from their own personal experiences.
What can a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor provide you with?
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Ways to get breastfeeding off to a good start
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Tips for making enough breast milk for your baby
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Information on your baby's sleeping and feeding patterns
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Support with positioning & latching
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Advice for talking to your support systems about breastfeeding
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Education on laws protecting breastfeeding individuals
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Information on transitioning back to work/school while still breastfeeding
Meet our Breastfeeding Peer Counselors
Fabi
(209) 383-4859
(Ext. 1251)
Merced
Tuesday - Thursday:
9 AM - 6 PM
Briana
(209) 383-4859
(Ext. 1557)
Merced
Monday - Friday:
9 AM - 2 PM
Michelle
(209) 383-4859
(Ext. 1461)
Los Banos
Mon & Fri: 8 AM - 1 PM
Tues & Thurs: 12 - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 6 PM
Miranda
(209) 383-4859
(Ext. 1252)
Merced
Mon - Fri:
12 - 5 PM
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
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"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."