The Florida Department of Health in Volusia County (DOH-Volusia) is hosting no-cost breastfeeding classes for new and expectant mothers. Classes cover the basics of breastfeeding and are scheduled at DOH-Volusia locations from:

• 6 to 8 p.m., Tues., Jan. 8, at 775 Harley Strickland Blvd., Orange City.
• 10 to 11 a.m., Tues., Jan. 8, at 1845 Holsonback Dr., Daytona Beach.
• 6 to 8 p.m., Wed., Jan. 9, at 717 W. Canal Street, New Smyrna Beach.
• 6 to 8 p.m., Thurs., Jan. 17, at 1845 Holsonback Dr., Daytona Beach.

Each class is a one-time session. Reservations are suggested but not required.

Lactation consultants from the department’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program offer resources and assistance to breastfeeding mothers. WIC also offers breastfeeding peer counseling programs. Trained peer counselors are chosen from the same socio/economic/ethnic groups as WIC clients and have successfully breastfed their own babies.  Breastfeeding peer counselors provide mother-to-mother basic breastfeeding education and support to pregnant and breastfeeding moms.

For information or to register for a breastfeeding class, please call 866-WIC FOOD (942-3663).

This FREE! Community Breastfeeding Class and Support Group will take place every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 430p to 530p beginning August 15, 2018 at the John H. Dickerson Heritage Library located at 411 S. Keech St. , Daytona Beach, FL 32114. This class will feature Breastfeeding basics including how to get started, how to latch baby on, how to tell baby is getting enough and how Dads and families can help the breastfeeding Mom and Baby. This class is special because it is located right in the heart of our Black Community of Daytona Beach giving access and education to those that need it most. This class will be taught by Cherise Gordon DONA-trained Birth Doula and local breastfeeding Advocate with over 3 years breastfeeding experience. 

*Light refreshments provided*