Participating pregnant women will be offered a personal breastfeeding appointment with our nurses to learn how to breastfeed. The nurses will also answer any questions you may have. For more information, questions about feeding issues, pumps and equipment, contact either:
- Chisago County Public Health Department at 651-213-5231

- Chisago County Women, Infant and Children (WIC) at 651-213-5206

Medical Assistance (MA) Participants
Educational Websites
Breastfeeding Supplies, Equipment & Accessories
Insurance coverage for pumps varies, however renting or buying electric pumps is generally cheaper that the cost of formula. Medical Assistance (MA) and MinnesotaCare (MNCare) cover personal electric pumps, with order by licensed provider, under mom or baby's name, due to separation from baby for: work, school or illness.
Outpatient Lactation Clinics
Insurance coverage for pumps , however renting or buying an electric pump is cheaper than the cost of formula. MA & MN Care cover personal electric pumps, with an order from a licensed provider, due to separation from baby for work, school or illness.
Private Practice Lactation Consultants
View a list of private practice lactation consultants.
Free Support Groups
View a list of free support groups (PDF).
Download and print a PDF version of breastfeeding resources (PDF) listed above.