Contra Costa Breastfeeding Support Warmline

1-866-878-7767

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The Contra Costa Breastfeeding Support Warmline provides dependable breastfeeding information and support to Contra Costa County women. The warmline is staffed by volunteers who are experts on breastfeeding and related issues.

All calls made to the warmline are responded to within 24 hours, 7 days a week.

What Services Does the Warmline Provide?

• Answers to breastfeeding questions.
• Follow-up support - warmline consultants will continue support of a breastfeeding mother to help her resolve breastfeeding problems.
• Referrals to WIC Breastfeeding Counselors (for WIC participants only).
• Referrals to in-person lactation support.
• Referrals to other services as appropriate.

Why is Breastfeeding Important?

Breastfeeding is the preferred method of infant feeding - breastmilk is the most complete form of nutrition for infants. Formula feeding carries risk of increased morbidity and mortality including:

• Increased ear infections
• Increased allergies
• Increased intestinal infection
• Increased chronic diseases like diabetes and Crohn's disease
• Increased decay of baby teeth
• Increased obesity in early childhood

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastmilk exclusively for the first six months and thereafter breastmilk and solid foods until at least 12 months. The breastfeeding goal for Healthy People 2010 is at least 75% of infants breastfed at hospital discharge, 50% at six months of age, and 25% at one year.

For More Information

Contact Nancy Hill at 925-313-6260

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