Free Breastfeeding Apps
Content updated Sept. 4, 2025
A few links which provide tips and videos to help answer questions about breastfeeding.
WIC
Content updated Sept. 4, 2025
The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) division provides income-based nutrition services to pregnant women, new mothers, babies, and children up to their 5th birthday. The WIC staff helps families eat well and stay healthy.
Breastfeeding support
Nutrition education and counseling
Vouchers for healthy foods
Health screenings
Risk assessments
Referrals to health care
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Families that qualify for supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) or temporary assistance for needy families (TANF) automatically qualify.
To see if you pre-qualify for WIC services, use this pre-screening tool or call us at 573.874.7384opens phone dialer. WIC appointments can be made over the phone or in person at the WIC office, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1005 W Worley
Columbia, MO 65203
573-874-7355
La Leche League
Content updated Aug 23, 2023
Breastfeeding information and mother-to-mother breastfeeding support. Phone help and informational meetings are free and available to all. They currently host an online meeting the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm. If you have any pressing questions, call/text their hotline number 573-340-6555.
2615 Shepard Blvd Columbia, MO 65201 573-340-6555
South Providence Pediatrics
Content updated Sept. 4, 2025
Lactation Consultants. Medical Services: General pediatrics; newborn care; on-site imaging; on-site pharmacy
551 Veterans United Dr
Columbia, MO 65201
573-882-4730
Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm; Sat 8am-12pm.
Boone Hospital Center
Content updated Sept. 4, 2025
Four programs for parents of newborns; links provided for each program:
Prepared Childbirth Classes
Bringing Up Boone Babies
Better Beginnings with Breastfeeding
Infant Safety and CPR
1600 E Broadway Columbia, MO 65201 573-815-8000