Breastfeeding Support

Helping Babies and Breastfeeding Moms

From pregnancy to birth and breastfeeding, our professional staff are here to help guide you. Our goal is to provide education, guidance and support to breastfeeding mothers. We know that breastfeeding benefits everyone including babies, moms and the community.

Our Services

We offer breastfeeding classes before and after your baby is born to provide you with as much support as possible. Breastfeeding classes provide useful information for breastfeeding moms. You can register for classes online.

Inpatient Consultation

Daily consultations are provided to breastfeeding mothers while an inpatient; providing education and the opportunity to ask questions about breastfeeding. Inpatient lactation support services are offered 24 hours a day.

Genesis Help Line

Breastfeeding moms are encouraged to call the Warm Line at 740-450-MILK (6455) or 800-225-7957, ext. 6455 with any questions or concerns after discharge.

Community Breastfeeding Assistance

Ohio Statewide Breastfeeding Hotline 
Certified and trained lactation specialists are available by phone 24 hours a day/7 days a week
888-588-3423  

WIC (Women, Infants & Children Program)
WIC offers various services including support groups and feeding classes for all breastfeeding mothers, regardless of qualifying for the WIC program.

• Muskingum County 740-454-5040 
• Perry County 740-342-4938 
• Coshocton County 740-622-2929
• Guernsey County 740-439-3577 ext. 7230