Breastfeeding

Requests for the Women's Healthline are referred to the National Breastfeeding Helpline.

Online

Visit the U.S. Office of Women's Health website.

By Phone

Mobile Milk

Mobile Milk is a text messaging campaign to encourage and support breastfeeding.

To sign up, text "MILK" to 877877.

There are two types of messages that you can receive: prenatal and postpartum. Prenatal messages will end after you give birth. Postpartum messages will start after you give birth and ends when your baby is 4 months old. 

Virtual Baby Cafés

Baby Cafes offer free resources and support for pregnant and breastfeeding parents. 

• Brownsville Baby Café
  Thursday: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  (646) 682-3416
  Pdejesus@health.nyc.gov
   
• Harlem Baby Café
  Wednesday: 10 AM – 12 PM
  Register for a virtual session at the Harlem Baby Cafe.
   
• Morrisania Baby Café
  English - Thursday: 11 AM
  Spanish - Thursday 1 PM
  Register for a virtual session at the Morrisania Baby Café.

NYC Breastfeeding Warmline

Public Health Solutions is providing breastfeeding assistance through The NYC Breastfeeding Warmline.

The NYC Breastfeeding Warmline will connect you quickly to a Certified Lactation Counselor who can provide you with phone or video support in feeding your baby.

Breastfeeding support is available in:

• English
• Spanish
• Haitian Creole