Breastfeeding Support Programs

La Leche League of Montana leaders are scattered across the state. Currently LLL Group meetings are held regularly in Billings, Bozeman, Helena, and Missoula.

Meetings are held monthly and the information is divided into topics for a four-meeting series. Meetings are led by women who have happily and successfully breastfed their own children and have subsequently been accredited by La Leche League International (LLLI). Babies and siblings are always welcome at LLL meetings!

Billings
Carol, Sue and Ivory – 406-272-2055
billingslalecheleague@gmail.com

Bozeman
Call 406-582-5688 for the phone number of the on-call Leader.

Helena
Melissa – 406-465-1690
helenalaleche@gmail.com
Marci – 406-465-4481
lalechemama@gmail.com

Kalispell
Leah – 406-890-2515

Libby
Kim – 406-293-2013

Missoula
On-call Leader – 406-493-1813
Janel – 406-543-2675
Erin – 406-544-3746
missoulalll@gmail.com
Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/lalecheleagueofmissoula/ La Leche League of Missoula]

We provide comprehensive well and sick care for newborns through our patients' teenage years.  For patients of all ages, we offer:

• ​A dedicated, board-certified primary care provider (PCP) for your child
• Appointments available 7 days a week.  Yes... that means Saturday and Sunday appointments are available!
• Same-day sick appointments, including evening appointments on weekdays until 7pm
• Two convenient locations:  downtown and west end
• Automated text message or phone appointment reminders
• Online MyChart access to your child's healthcare information
• A pediatrician on-call 24/7/365

Weekday Nurse Line

Phone nurse available in clinic 8am-7pm on Monday through Friday to answer your questions.  Call (406) 281-8700 and select option 3.

Additional Programs

• Montana Parent Partner Project
• Breastfeeding Classes
• Reach Out and Read
• Car Seat Inspections
• Little Free Library
• Growing Up Female

Certified Lactation Educator provides support for parents.

Lactation supplies are available including: rentals of hospital grade breast pumps, nipple shields, breast shields, pump replacement parts, breast shells, and more.

Services include:

• Prenatal breastfeeding classes
• Breast pumps and breastfeeding supplies
• A breastfeeding station when you’re away from home
• Professional education in breastfeeding and lactation
• Weekly breastfeeding support group

WIC Clinic Hours at CCHD:
Mondays: 8am – 11am, 1pm – 4pm
Tuesdays: 8am -11am, 1pm – 4pm
Wednesdays: 8am-11am, 1pm-4pm
Thursdays: 8:30am – 4:30pm – Walk- In Day/No Appointment Necessary
Fridays: 8am -11am, 1pm – 4pm

WIC Clinic Hours at Malmstrom:
Fridays: 8:45 - 4:00

Offers Breastfeeding classes and consultations.

Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC) as of June 2020 by ALPP ID #325818

Provides national breastfeeding and women’s health hotlines and works to improve the health and sense of wellbeing of all U.S. women and girls.

Website resources A-Z Health Topics. Supporting nursing mothers at work.

OWN Helpline: Helpline connects callers with information and resources to answer health questions.

Certification for doulas, childbirth educators, and lactation educators.

Online Directory: Find doulas and educators by certification, location, or services.

WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. This public health program is designed to improve health outcomes and influence lifetime nutrition and health behaviors in a targeted, at-risk population. Nutrition education is the cornerstone of the WIC Program.

Medela's primary focus is breastfeeding - by helping moms to successfully breastfeed their babies and to do so for as long as they choose. This includes production of breastfeeding equipment as well as training and educational materials.

Products include special devices for breastfeeding cleft lip/palate infants. They also have available, infant scales for measuring breastmilk intake.

They also offer an online support community, Ask the LC, and Breastfeeding University. Also information about insurance coverage for breast pumps.