Breastfeeding
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for approximately 6 months after birth. Furthermore, the AAP supports continued breastfeeding, along with appropriate complementary foods introduced at about 6 months, as long as mutually desired by mother and child for 2 years or beyond.
Our mission is to make breastfeeding the cultural standard for infants by:
Offering education and support to help families make informed feeding decisions.
Supporting the mother in her feeding choice
Breastfeeding Resources
Lactation Support Services
Jackson County Public Health offers breastfeeding support and problem management to breast feeding mothers and babies.
Contact Kathy Rumsey at 715-284-4301 ext. 375 or Amy Gunderson with WIC at ext. 499.
Breast Pumps
Revised Coverage Criteria for Breast Pumps
Effective October 1, 2022, Forward Health has revised the coverage criteria for breast pumps.
Forward Health covers the purchase of a maximum of three breast pumps per member with up to one breast pump per year from the date of equipment delivery.
More Information
Want more information about breastfeeding? Explore and watch these great videos at the Coffective Website.
