Programs

Breastfeeding Classes & Resources

Breastfeeding Support Center

Promoting and supporting a commitment to Mother’s Milk for baby for the first four weeks and longer. Our Breastfeeding Support Team includes Public Health Nurses, Registered Nurses, and WIC Dietitians with specified lactation training.

Services are available:

  • in your home
  • by telephone
  • at the Horizon Public Health Office

Breastfeeding Resources

Breastfeeding Classes

Mothers and birth partners are encouraged to attend during their third trimester.  Cost is $25 per couple.

Register Here for Breastfeeding Classes

Breastfeeding classes will cover the following topics:

  • Benefits of Breastfeeding
  • How Breastfeeding Works
  • How to Breastfeed
  • When to Feed Your Baby
  • Getting Enough Milk
  • Breast Care
  • Breastfeeding Lifestyle

Classes are held at 809 Elm Street, Conference Room 4 in Alexandria on Wednesday from 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

February 7, May 1, August 7, November 6

Childbirth Classes

We are no longer offering Childbirth Classes.  Please contact your primary provider for available options.

Lactation Station Tent Check-Out

The Horizon Public Health Lactation Station Tents are available for check-out, to use at community events or spaces. There is a large 10 foot x 10 foot tent and a smaller pop-up tent (one user at a time). These tents are not for private or personal use.

Lactation Station Check-Out Rules

Equipment Check-Out Request and Agreement Form

Please email completed Equipment Check-Out Forms to Whitney at whitneyl@horizonph.org.

Contact Information

Register Here for Breastfeeding Classes
Once registered, you will be emailed a Zoom link for your class.

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