Information
4th Trimester Project
The 4th Trimester Project is based in the University of North Carolina Center
for Maternal and Infant Health. They are a general resource for 4th trimester
information, whose partners range from a variety of academic, clinical and
policy level sources. The 4th Trimester Project brings together new moms,
birth workers, health care providers, researchers, public health professionals,
community leaders, and other stakeholders across the US to work together
and address postpartum issues and needs.
Kelly Mom
For transgender parents and chest/breastfeeding. Transgender men and women,
and non-binary and genderqueer individuals, are physiologically capable of
breast or chestfeeding, even if they have had previous chest surgery or have
never given birth.
La Leche League International
Provides an extensive database of information on breastfeeding. It also has
links to information on the legal rights of breastfeeding and comes in a
variety of languages.
Nutrition During Lactation
Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding Fact Sheet
Breastfeeding for Busy Moms
304-212-566310000 Coombs Farm Drive
Morgantown, WV 26508
Provides lactation support for parents, including prenatal breastfeeding education, prenatal & postpartum breastfeeding consultation, online & in-person breastfeeding and newborn care classes, childcare workshops & support community.
Compass 4 Women
304-212-2131283 Don Knotts Blvd
Morgantown, WV 26501
Email: moreinfo@compass4women.org
Email: moreinfo@compass4women.org
Provides resources to women such as, nutrition, counseling and support, pregnancy and parenting resources, adopting and abortion.
Mon County Health Department
Provides links to breastfeeding resources, support groups and more in Mon County.Mon General: Breastfeeding Support
Offers a Breastfeeding Class (and more). A one-time class and focuses on the practical approach to beginning breastfeeding. A major focus is learning what a good latch on looks like, how to tell if your baby is getting enough milk and pumping milk/returning to work.Mon General Breastfeeding Support
304-598-1484
Perinatal Education Coordinator at Mon General, Lactation Consultant
A variety of resources, such as labor and birthing,
baby basics, sibling, and breastfeeding classes. They also provide after
birth and breastfeeding support.
Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
304-974-1676300 Wedgewood Drive, #132
Morgantown, WV 26505
Offers specialized care and treatment of various orthopedic and neurological problems including a wide range of pelvic disorders. Now offering new pelvic health classes.
Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Offers breastfeeding counselors, classes, borrow a breast pump and more.
WVU Medicine's Lactation Clinic
304-598-4000, 1 Medical Center Drive, Morgantown WV 26505
304-594-1313, 607 Cheat Lake Rd, Morgantown WV 26508
304-285-7222, 6040 University Town Centre Dr., Morgantown WV 26501
Provides resources and support for new mothers and their children. They provide breastfeeding classes, support and services. J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital offers childbirth, breastfeeding, parenting, sibling, and CPR classes.
Mineral County DHHR
304-788-415018 N Tornado Way
Keyser, WV 26726
Offers breastfeeding support and care along with other services such as SNAP, referrals for developmental care and services and TANF.
Mineral County WIC
304-788-1693541 Harley O. Staggers Drive
Keyser, WV 26726
Provides new mothers with food, formula, and breastfeeding support. Helps with developmental concerns and resources.
Shenandoah Valley Medical Center
304-263-499999 Tavern Road
Martinsburg, WV 25401
Staffed by an OB-GYN and social worker.
Raleigh County
Raleigh County Health Department WIC
304-255-90341600 Harper Road
Beckley, WV 25801
Offers breastfeeding support and education, formula to supplement your supply, and other resources regarding lactation.
Raleigh General Hospital
304-256-41001710 Harper Road
Beckley, WV 25801
Provides a lactation center with support and classes for new and expecting mothers who need guidance and support with breastfeeding and child birth.