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Breastfeed ... it's too important not to!
If you are pregnant, talk to your WIC counselor about the many benefits of breastfeeding for both you and your baby. Find out how easy it is for you to provide your baby with the healthiest start in life.
Many WIC agencies in Maine also have a Mom to Mom Program with Breastfeeding Peer Counselors who will listen to your concerns and answer your questions.
What is a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor? A mom just like you, available day and night, experienced at breastfeeding and trained to help solve common problems and know when medical help is needed.
Many breastfeeding concerns can be easily fixed!
You can also get help with breastfeeding from:
- Birthing unit at hospital where you delivered
- Local WIC clinic
- Lactation consultant
- Baby's health care provider
- La Leche League Helpline 1-877-452-5324
- Maine La Leche League
- KellyMom: Breastfeeding and Parenting
- La Leche League: Breastfeeding Answers
Questions? Want to sign up? Contact your local WIC clinic.
York County Community Action Corp – York County
- Sanford: 207-459-2942
- Biddeford: 207-283-2402
The Opportunity Alliance – Cumberland County
- Portland: 207-553-5800
Western Maine Community Action – Androscoggin, Franklin, and Oxford Counties
- Auburn: 207-795-4016
- Wilton: 207-645-3764
Midcoast Maine Community Action – Lincoln, Knox, Waldo, and Sagadahoc Counties
- Bath: 207-442-7963
- Rockland: 207-594-4329
Maine General – Kennebec and Somerset Counties
- Augusta: 207-626-6350
- Waterville: 207-861-3580
- Skowhegan: 207-861-3593
Bangor Public Health & Community Services – Penobscot and Piscataquis Counties
- Bangor: 207-992-4570
Maine Family Planning – Washington and Hancock Counties
- Ellsworth: 207-667-5304
- Machias: 207-255-8280
- Calais: 207-454-3634
Aroostook County Action Program – Aroostook County
- Presque Isle: 207-768-3026
State Contacts for VOC Requests
State Agency Contact Information
- Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
- Phone: (207) 287-3991
In-state Toll Free:
1-800-437-9300
TTY: Maine relay 711
- Email:
Main: WIC.Maine@maine.gov
Vendor: WICVendor@maine.gov - Mailing address:
11 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333