Education, Support & Equipment for Breastfeeding

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

• How to obtain a breast pump (PDF)

Educational Websites

• Breastfeeding After Reduction Surgery
• Breastfeeding Inc. Videos
• Chisago County Wellness Resource Guide (PDF)
• Dr. Jack Newman
• Dr. Sears
• East Central Breastfeeding Coalition
• LaLeche League International
• Kelly Breastfeeding
• Women's Health for Breastfeeding Support

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.

• Learn how to obtain accessories through MA (PDF).
• View breastfeeding supplies, equipment and accessories providers (PDF).

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.

• View a list of outpatient lactation clinics (PDF) that provided consultation by appointment with board certified lactation consultants (IBCLCs).

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.