Local Resources
Breastfeeding and maternal health resources in the Iowa Corridor area
UIHC Breastfeeding Care
Breastfeeding education and support, as well as lactation consultants
https://uihc.org/services/breastfeeding-care
1-319-356-2294
Doulas of Iowa City
Local doulas who provide a wide variety of services
Mother's Milk Bank of Iowa
The Mother's Milk Bank collects, stores and distributes human milk to those who need it
https://uihc.org/childrens/locations/mothers-milk-bank-iowa
1-877-891-5347
WIC
WIC provides healthy food, nutrition education and breastfeeding guidance for pregnant and postpartum women and children under 5
La Leche League Iowa
La Leche League works to help mothers breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education
La Leche League Cedar Rapids
Experienced mothers available by phone or email whenever you have breastfeeding questions or concerns
Laura - 815-259-0112 - gassmanl@hotmail.com
Shannon - 563-242-1869 - shannonhardigan@yahoo.com
Amanda - 563-219-6054 - amandacarlson1986@gmail.com
Anne - 815-772-0102 - anniermills@yahoo.com
Proactive Pediatric Therapy
Provides breastfeeding support by Certified Lactation Counselor
Mercy Cedar Rapids Breastfeeding Support
Free weekly breastfeeding group and lactation consultants
https://www.mercycare.org/services/birthplace/postpartum-newborn-care/breastfeeding-support/
1-319-398-6561
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown
Free breastfeeding group weekly
Monthly in-person breastfeeding class
Private in-patient and out-patient Lactation Consultant visits
Weekday and weekend staffed lactation consultants (IBCLC's)
In-person childbirth classes
https://www.mercyiowacity.org/CREG/
1-319-339-0300
Naturally Nourished Lactation and Birth
LactoJenesis
Home visits (usually covered by insurance)
Jennifer Pitkin, IBCLC
319-330-3793