Breastfeeding Support
Delaware County Public Health has Certified Lactation Counselors (CLCs) available to help answer your questions, provide guidance, and to visit you in your home to provide breastfeeding support in person!
There are no income requirements, as we recognize the value and importance of all women in our community being able to provide their children with breast milk from the time they’re born, through 2 years of age and beyond.
For more information call 607-832-5200.
Infants who are breastfed have reduced risks of:
Breastfeeding can help lower a mother’s risk of:
How long can I keep freshly expressed or pumped milk?
Countertop for up to 4 hours
Refrigerator for up to 4 days
Freezer for 6-12 months
How long can I keep thawed, previously frozen, milk?
Countertop for 1-2 hours
Refrigerator for up to 1 day (24 hours)
Freezer – NEVER refreeze human milk after it has thawed
Resources
Office on Women’s Health: Breastfeeding
CDC: Infant & Toddler Nutrition
The Office on Women’s Health: A Breastfeeding Fact Sheet
CDC: Proper Storage & Preparation of Breast Milk
The New York Milk Bank.
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