Local Breastfeeding Resources
FVBC's Baby Bistro groups:
Logan Health - Whitefish First Year Friends Group:
Mother/Baby Support Clinic – Logan Health Medical Center
310 Sunnyview Lane
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: (406) 751-6667
Mother/Baby Support Clinic – Logan Health - Whitefish
1600 Hospital Way
Whitefish, MT 59937
Phone: (406) 863-3471
Flathead City County Health Department Women, Infant, & Children (WIC) Program
WIC is a special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children. It provides short-term, low-cost, preventative health services to families who are at risk due to nutrition-related health conditions.
WIC offers:
Morgan Winchester, Doula & Lactation
Morgan Winchester, CLC provides breastfeeding home visits and teaches a breastfeeding class, Boob Basics & Beyond.
McKenzie Stutzman, CLC, LM
Supporting mothers and babies to have a successful and fulfilling breastfeeding journey.
- Wednesdays from 10:00-11:30 am
- Nature Baby Outfitter
- 409 1st Ave E in Kalispell
- Fridays from 10:00-11:30 am- ON A SUMMER BREAK!
- Heart and Hands Midwifery and Family Healthcare
- 770 W Reserve Dr, Suite 3 in Kalispell
Logan Health - Whitefish First Year Friends Group:
- Mondays from 12:00-1:30PM
- Professional Office Building
- 711 13th St E in Whitefish
- Thursdays from 10:00-11:30 am
- Heart and Hands Midwifery and Family Healthcare
- 770 W Reserve Dr, Suite 3 in Kalispell
Mother/Baby Support Clinic – Logan Health Medical Center
310 Sunnyview Lane
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: (406) 751-6667
Mother/Baby Support Clinic – Logan Health - Whitefish
1600 Hospital Way
Whitefish, MT 59937
Phone: (406) 863-3471
- Anyone can schedule an appointment with one of the lactation/postpartum RNs at both hospitals regardless if you delivered at either hospital. These appointments are always FREE! Call to schedule.
Flathead City County Health Department Women, Infant, & Children (WIC) Program
WIC is a special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children. It provides short-term, low-cost, preventative health services to families who are at risk due to nutrition-related health conditions.
WIC offers:
- Pregnancy and postpartum nutrition
- Breastfeeding support and education
- Infant and Child feeding practices
- Nutrition classes and online education
- Latch issue
- Low milk supply
- Mastitis/thrush
- Pumps and milk storage guidance
- Biting/teething
- Returning to work or school
Morgan Winchester, Doula & Lactation
Morgan Winchester, CLC provides breastfeeding home visits and teaches a breastfeeding class, Boob Basics & Beyond.
McKenzie Stutzman, CLC, LM
Supporting mothers and babies to have a successful and fulfilling breastfeeding journey.
Other Breastfeeding Resources
These handouts cover many topics/concerns:
Breastfeeding Resources for Parents by Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)
This page provides resources for parents as it relates to breastfeeding and lactation support.
Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed®)
The LactMed® database contains information on drugs and other chemicals to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed. It includes information on the levels of such substances in breast milk and infant blood, and the possible adverse effects in the nursing infant. Suggested therapeutic alternatives to those drugs are provided, where appropriate. All data are derived from the scientific literature and fully referenced. A peer review panel reviews the data to assure scientific validity and currency.
Donor Breastmilk Options (receive or donate):
U.S. Breastfeeding Committee
The United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) is an independent nonprofit coalition of more than 40 nationally influential professional, educational, and governmental organizations, that share a common mission to improve the Nation’s health by working collaboratively to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding.
La Leche League
The mission of La Leche League USA is to help mothers to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Womens Health
The Office on Women's Health's (OWH) mission is to provide leadership to promote health equity for women and girls through sex/gender-specific approaches. OWH achieves its mission and vision by developing innovative programs, educating health professionals, and motivating behavior change in consumers through the dissemination of health information
"About Breastfeeding": CDC's Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity (DNPAO) is committed to increasing breastfeeding rates throughout the United States and to promoting and supporting optimal breastfeeding practices toward the ultimate goal of improving the public's health.
- Parent Handouts by Lactation Education Resources
- Breastfeeding Support Handouts from Institute for the Advancement of Breastfeeding and Lactation Education (IABLE)
Breastfeeding Resources for Parents by Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)
This page provides resources for parents as it relates to breastfeeding and lactation support.
Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed®)
The LactMed® database contains information on drugs and other chemicals to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed. It includes information on the levels of such substances in breast milk and infant blood, and the possible adverse effects in the nursing infant. Suggested therapeutic alternatives to those drugs are provided, where appropriate. All data are derived from the scientific literature and fully referenced. A peer review panel reviews the data to assure scientific validity and currency.
Donor Breastmilk Options (receive or donate):
- Eats on Feets- Montana facilitates a space for people to donate or request breastmilk
- Human Milk 4 Babies - Montana
- Northwest Mothers Milk Bank’s (NWMMB)
- Ni-Q
U.S. Breastfeeding Committee
The United States Breastfeeding Committee (USBC) is an independent nonprofit coalition of more than 40 nationally influential professional, educational, and governmental organizations, that share a common mission to improve the Nation’s health by working collaboratively to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding.
La Leche League
The mission of La Leche League USA is to help mothers to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Womens Health
The Office on Women's Health's (OWH) mission is to provide leadership to promote health equity for women and girls through sex/gender-specific approaches. OWH achieves its mission and vision by developing innovative programs, educating health professionals, and motivating behavior change in consumers through the dissemination of health information
"About Breastfeeding": CDC's Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity (DNPAO) is committed to increasing breastfeeding rates throughout the United States and to promoting and supporting optimal breastfeeding practices toward the ultimate goal of improving the public's health.
Other Resources
LIFTS
Linking Infants & Families to Supports, was created to link Montana families who are expecting or raising young ones to supports, resources, and other families. There are several ways to connect and find the information you need.
This website is your destination for the LIFTS Online Resource Guide. Here you will find detailed information on services, including relevant contact information and locations, as well as family friendly events in your area. It’s completely searchable!
Postpartum Resource Group
Local non-profit that supports moms with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders with monthly support groups (The Circle), postpartum doulas (The Network), and has a Mother In Need fund. Check out their website to find the The Circle schedule and apply for free support!
Linking Infants & Families to Supports, was created to link Montana families who are expecting or raising young ones to supports, resources, and other families. There are several ways to connect and find the information you need.
This website is your destination for the LIFTS Online Resource Guide. Here you will find detailed information on services, including relevant contact information and locations, as well as family friendly events in your area. It’s completely searchable!
Postpartum Resource Group
Local non-profit that supports moms with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders with monthly support groups (The Circle), postpartum doulas (The Network), and has a Mother In Need fund. Check out their website to find the The Circle schedule and apply for free support!
Support Lines
National Women's Health and Breastfeeding Helpline
1-800-994-9662
Call them anytime between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. MDT, Monday through Friday, to talk with a health information specialist in English or Spanish about questions regarding women’s health or breastfeeding.
Their women's health information specialists who answer the phone are also trained as breastfeeding peer counselors.
You can call them for free, as many times as you need to!
Postpartum Support International*
HelpLine: 1.800.944.4773
Text in English: 800-944-4773 | Text en Español: 971-203-7773
Leave a confidential message any time, and a trained and caring volunteer will return your call or text. Our volunteers return messages between 8am-11pm EST.
They will listen, answer questions, offer encouragement and connect you with local resources as needed.
*Also has numerous online support groups for parents
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
Call or Text 1-833-852-6262
24/7, Free, Confidential Hotline for Pregnant and New Moms.
Interpreter Services are available in 60 languages.
Healthy Mother, Healthy Babies Montana Coalition
Warmline- (406) 430-9100
"If you can’t find what you need or would like us to look for you, we have an anonymous warmline. We'll be answering calls between 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday. If you call after hours, leave a message, and we'll return your call within 1 - 2 business days."
1-800-994-9662
Call them anytime between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. MDT, Monday through Friday, to talk with a health information specialist in English or Spanish about questions regarding women’s health or breastfeeding.
Their women's health information specialists who answer the phone are also trained as breastfeeding peer counselors.
You can call them for free, as many times as you need to!
Postpartum Support International*
HelpLine: 1.800.944.4773
Text in English: 800-944-4773 | Text en Español: 971-203-7773
Leave a confidential message any time, and a trained and caring volunteer will return your call or text. Our volunteers return messages between 8am-11pm EST.
They will listen, answer questions, offer encouragement and connect you with local resources as needed.
*Also has numerous online support groups for parents
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
Call or Text 1-833-852-6262
24/7, Free, Confidential Hotline for Pregnant and New Moms.
Interpreter Services are available in 60 languages.
Healthy Mother, Healthy Babies Montana Coalition
Warmline- (406) 430-9100
"If you can’t find what you need or would like us to look for you, we have an anonymous warmline. We'll be answering calls between 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday. If you call after hours, leave a message, and we'll return your call within 1 - 2 business days."