Mono County Breastfeeding Resources

Breast milk is the healthiest food you can give your baby. It also reduces the risk of childhood obesity. These organizations can help:

Welcome Baby!
A free, personalized home visiting program for all Mono County babies, prenatal through 12 months, and their families. 
This program provides a network of support, breastfeeding education, developmental screenings, a Kit for New Parents, and ideas you can use during the first days and months of your child’s life.
Welcome Baby! Home Visitors are Certificated Lactation Educator-Counselors (CLEC)—they are ready to support you and your baby.  To sign up, call First 5 Mono County or the Home Visitors directly:
First 5 Mono County  760. 924.7626
Deanna Clark, CLEC   760.914.0060
Debbie Riffel, CLEC  760.914.1431
Lara Walker, CLEC  (bilingual) 760.914.2556

Café Mom
Free, Informal Weekly Breastfeeding Support
The First 5 Welcome Baby! Program offers support, encouragement, and current information about all aspects of breastfeeding.  The group meets every Wednesday at The Java Joint in the Minaret Mall, Mammoth Lakes.  For information call Debbie Riffel, CLEC, 760.914.1431.

Peapod Playgroups
Most of the Peapod Leaders are Certificated Lactation Educator-Counselors (CLEC)— Connect with parents and children in your area. A chance for young children—and their parents—to play and socialize. Play mats, tunnels and tents give children a stimulating atmosphere to play with their peers, while parents get a much welcomed chance to chat with other parents about the joys and challenges of parenting.
Check monokids.org for current playgroup times.  Contact one of the group leaders directly for lactation education.
Mammoth: Jennifer Maciaszek, CLEC  760.914.0810
                        Lucero Mausolff, CLEC (bilingual)  603.504.5724 
Benton/Hammil/Chalfant Valleys:  Eleana Childs, CLEC  760. 937.9082 or 760.933.2484
Bridgeport: Danielle Dublino 760.932.9174
Walker/Coleville:  Dawn Noakley  530.510.7892

Mono WIC Program

• WIC clients (income eligible) may receive breastfeeding support from a Certified Lactation Educator in various Mono County communities.  Call the WIC office in Mammoth for an appointment.
•  (760) 924-1830

Inyo WIC Program
All women may call the breastfeeding support line to speak with a Certified Lactation Educator 8‐12 and 1‐5 M‐F.
(760) 872‐0964
WIC clients (income eligible) may receive breastfeeding support from an onsite Certified Lactation Educator in various Inyo County communities. Call the WIC office in Bishop for an appointment.
(760) 872‐1885

La Leche League International (LLL of the Eastern Sierra)
Ida Adkins, LLL Leader, provides individual lactation counseling and support to families in Inyo and Mono Counties, free of charge. Contact: Ida Adkins (760) 873‐7707 (home phone) La Leche League website: www.llli.org

Toiyabe Indian Health Center WIC Program
All women may call to speak with a Lactation Consultant from 8‐12 and 1‐5 M‐F. Please call with any questions or concerns. Contact: Irene Mason (760) 872‐3707 (office phone)

New Parent Support Program, Mountain Warfare Training Center, Coleville
Military families are eligible for this no cost program.
Services to program participants include breastfeeding support during childbirth classes, home visits, and “Baby Boot Camp.”
Contact: Deb Goodman,PHN  ddgoodman@gbis.com
(530) 495.9358 (office phone)

Carson‐Tahoe Regional Healthcare
Women who have delivered at Carson‐Tahoe Hospital may call the Labor and Delivery Unit or the hotline to speak with a Lactation Consultant. If you call the hotline, leave a message with your phone number, and a Lactation Consultant will return your call.
(775) 445‐5103 (Labor & Delivery)
(775) 445‐5122 (hotline)

Barton Memorial Hospital and Clinics
Lactation Consultants are available for questions by phone for women who have delivered at Barton Memorial Hospital. All women may schedule an appointment with a Lactation Consultant on Tuesdays or Thursdays. Call for breastfeeding support or to schedule an appointment.
(530) 543‐5547 (Labor & Delivery)

Virtual Breastfeeding Help .com
All mothers can receive personalized breastfeeding help on the computer via SKYPE by International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC).

Consultation services cost $125/hour, $100/45min, $75/30min, and $50/20min follow up. Low‐income women who cannot afford these costs can receive these services at a subsidized rate. Also, you may sign up for a drawing of a free consultation each month.
Website: www.virtualbreastfeedinghelp.com

Mono County Health Department
All Mono County residents may rent a breast pump free of charge for 3 months.
WIC clients will be re‐evaluated every 3 months, and may rent a pump for a maximum of 1 year dependent on need and supply.  Non‐WIC participants will return the pump after 3 months and be given resources for purchasing or renting breast pumps from other agencies.
(760) 924‐1830

Air‐Way Medical Supply
Dual electric Medela breast pumps are available for sale ($289.00) and rental ($20.00 deposit, $39.00 attachment kit, and $50.00/month rental fee).
(760) 872‐1117

Medical and Clinical Support

You may call your Medical Provider, Pediatrician, or Labor & Delivery Unit for questions related to breastfeeding and breast health.

Mammoth Certified Lactation Educators at Mammoth Hospital
Bree Trimble and Debbie Riffel are Certificated Lactation Educator-Councelors (CLEC) at Mammoth Hospital and can assist new mothers and babies with breastfeeding 
Available by appointment to meet in Labor and Delivery, Women’s Clinic and Pediatrics Clinic at Mammoth Hospital on Sundays, Mondays, and Wednesdays from 7 am to 7 pm
(760) 934-3311

Pioneer Home Health
Women with private insurance may be able to receive a post‐partum home visit by a nurse (from Chalfant and Crowley to June Lake).

Services are provided under direction of a Medical Provider.
Services include assessment of mom and the newborn, breastfeeding instruction, support with infant care, and bonding.
(760) 872‐4663

Breastfeeding Friendly Locations & Local Businesses

Support all mothers by providing comfortable seating for breastfeeding or pumping, access to drinking water, and staff commitment to supporting breastfeeding.