We're here for you!
Breastfeeding is a gift of nature, rich in nutrients and immunities. The San Antonio Breastfeeding Coalition wants you to know that if you are nursing, you are providing your child with the very best. It can be difficult at times but YOU ARE NOT ALONE! The longer you nurse, the easier it becomes. The resources listed on this page are local organizations that can help you with your breastfeeding needs. And of course, you are welcome to contact SABC with questions as well. We'd be happy to help or point you in the right direction.
Hospital-based Lactation Services
The following contacts have International Board Certified Lactation Consultants, breastpump rentals, and/or breastfeeding products for purchase.
If you are delivering at one of these hospitals, a lactation consultant will come (upon request) after delivery to help start your breastfeeding relationship with your child.
Regardless of where you delivered, you can call and speak to a lactation consultant with breastfeeding questions AT NO CHARGE. Business hours are typically 9 - 3, M-F.
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Christus Santa Rosa Hospital, New Braunfels (830) 643-6190
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Christus Santa Rosa Hospital (210) 704-2392
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North Central Baptist Hospital, (210) 297-4086
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Northeast Baptist Hospital, (210) 297-2069
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St. Luke's Baptist Hospital, (210) 297-5096
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The Woman's Place at Methodist Health Care System, (210) 575-0261
Women, Infants and Children Supplemental Nutrition Program (WIC)
WIC provides excellent breastfeeding education and support, including a Hospital-Grade Electric Breast Pump Loan Program and manual pumps. They also have single user electric pumps available for qualified working mothers.
1-800-WIC FOR U (1-800-942-3678)
Breastfeeding Support Groups
La Leche League of San Antonio, Texas
All breastfeeding mothers and mothers-to-be interested in breastfeeding are welcome to come to meetings or call a Leader for breastfeeding help or information. Babies are always welcome at the meetings. For telephone help, please leave a message on the 24-hour Help line, 210-341-9669. A Leader will call you back within 24 hours.
La Leche League meetings follow a rotating series of four meeting.
- The Advantages of Breastfeeding to Mother and Baby
- Baby Arrives: The Family and the Breastfed Baby
- The Art of Breastfeeding and Avoiding Difficulties
- Nutrition and Weaning
Visit http://www.lalecheleague.org/
Or for Texas La Leche League information, please visit:
Or visit these local chapter's sites for contact information and meeting details:
San Antonio: www.lllusa.org/web/SanAntonioTX.html
Floresville: www.lllusa.org/web/FloresvilleTX.html
Kerrville: www.lllusa.org/web/KerrvilleTX.html
New Braunfels: www.lllusa.org/web/KerrvilleTX.html