Georgia Coastal Health District

Breastfeeding Buddy Program

Having a newborn can be tough. Building your breastfeeding support network can help you reach your breastfeeding goals.

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You may already have a WIC peer counselor who can offer breastfeeding support. Having a buddy can add to your existing support network. Your buddy may be facing similar challenges as you around the same time. She is there to listen, share experiences, encourage, and celebrate milestones, and to lean on you for support as well.

You aren’t alone. Someone who is going through similar experiences is only a call away.

How does the breastfeeding buddy program work?

A WIC staff member will pair you with a mom who has a similar due date as you, or whose baby was born around the same time as yours. Once you are introduced to your buddy, you’ll decide together how you’ll communicate – whether it’s meeting in person or texting and calling. You’ll also decide how often you want to meet, where to meet, and how structured you want to be with each other.

The Buddy Program is “buddy-driven.” This is, how you use your buddy support is up to you and your buddy.

How do I sign up?

Let our WIC staff know you’d like to participate! They will match you to a buddy. Once you’re matched, you’ll review buddy expectations together and sign your buddy pledge.