Gallia Co Breastfeeding Peer

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Gallia Co Breastfeeding Peer

My name is Rachel Thornton and I am the Breastfeeding Peer for Gallia Co. WIC My name is Rachel Thornton, and I have worked as Gallia Co. HOW CAN A PEER HELP You?

WIC Breastfeeding Peer since May 2022. I am a Certified Lactation Specialist

I breastfed my 6-year-old daughter for 18 months (4 months was exclusively pumping) and my 4-year-old son for 26 months. You can contact me via messenger or text (‪740-578-9353‬) 24/7. I don't care if it is 2 am; I am a mother, and we work 24/7 365 days a year! YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE A WIC PARTICIPANT TO REACH OUT FOR HELP!! As a Peer I am here to help mothers with their breastfeeding journey, starting during their pregnancy. As your WIC peer, I can give you
Tips for how to breastfeed comfortably and discreetly, even in public
-Ways you can stay close to your baby through breastfeeding after you return to work or school
-Ideas for getting support from your family and friends
-Ways to get a good start with breastfeeding
-Secrets for making plenty of breastmilk for you, baby
-Help with breastfeeding questions or concerns

WHAT DOES A PEER DO?
-Listens to you.
-Contacts you during your pregnancy to answer your infant feeding questions and help you prepare for having a new baby.
-Answers any questions or concerns you might have after your baby is born.
-Shows you how to get more help from other healthcare professionals if needed. Disclaimer: Information posted on any of our social media platforms should not be considered medical advice and should not replace consultation with a healthcare professional, including an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant for breastfeeding issues or a Registered, Licensed Dietitian for nutrition questions. Gallia Co. Breastfeeding Peer will make reasonable efforts to monitor and/or moderate content posted on its social media platforms; however, we may not always respond in as timely a manner to online requests for information as you might require. For more immediate attention, call the Gallia County WIC Program at 740-441-2977. By submitting content to Gallia Co. Breastfeeding Peer's page, you understand and acknowledge that this information is available to the public. Please note that other participants may use your posted information beyond the control of the Gallia County WIC program. If you do not wish to have the information you have made available via this site used, published, copied, and/or reprinted, please do not post on this page.

03/10/2026

Whether it’s an in-person appointment at your local WIC clinic or a virtual visit from your phone while you’re on the go with your little ones, is here for you. 💖

Find your nearest WIC clinic by checking out our newly improved clinic finder feature on www.signupwic.com!

03/09/2026

Watching slow drips while pumping can be SO frustrating 😩

Try this little trick: cover the bottle with a sock 🧦

Sometimes staring at the ounces makes us tense — and tension can slow let-down. Covering it up can help you relax and let the oxytocin flow.

You are not your pump output. Read that again. 💛

📸 Credit: Johanna Sargeant IBCLC, Milk and Motherhood

03/05/2026

Ever wonder what’s actually happening during let-down? 🧠💧

When baby (or the pump!) stimulates the ni**le, your brain releases oxytocin — that’s what causes milk to go from dripping to flowing.

Signs of let-down:
✨ Baby starts actively swallowing
✨ You see milk spraying with the pump
✨ Tingling or fullness

Your body knows what it’s doing. 💕

03/01/2026

Freezing milk? Think BRICKS. 🧊🍼
✔️ Remove the air
✔️ Freeze flat
✔️ Store upright in a gallon bag

Freezing flat saves space and makes it easy to stack milk like little dairy files 📁✨
Pro tip: Label with date and ounces before freezing so you’re not guessing later.
You’re doing amazing, mama 💛

02/25/2026

Immunization Information

Vaccines help babies and children prevent and fight serious, preventable diseases and respiratory viruses. WIC can help connect you to local vaccination resources for your child. 👩‍⚕️

02/14/2026

❤️ A healthy pregnancy is about caring for your body and your heart. ❤️
From prenatal care to rest, movement, nourishment, and self-kindness—every little choice adds up. You’re already doing something amazing by growing a whole human 💕
Need support or resources along the way? I’m here for you!

02/13/2026

Just a quick heads up!

We will be closed Monday for Presidents’ Day and will reopen with normal business hours on Tuesday, February 17th.

We hope you enjoy the long weekend with your family! 💕

We’ll see you Tuesday!

02/11/2026

The Gallia County Health Department will be closed Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of the Presidents Day holiday💫

02/10/2026

🤱 Babywearing can be a wonderful tool for comfort, bonding, and freeing up your hands.
It can help soothe babies, support feeding cues, and give parents a little more flexibility during the day.
If you’re curious about safe babywearing options, feel free to reach out! 💚

02/06/2026

💬 “There is no way to be the perfect mother, but a million ways to be a good one.”
Your love, effort, and presence matter far more than perfection ever could.
However you feed your baby, you are worthy of support and respect. 💕

02/04/2026

🚨 Important (but tiny) update! 🚨
Due to a small technology boo-boo 🙃, my 24/7 contact number has been corrected.

👉 The only change: the last digit is now a 3 instead of a 1.

Please save the updated number so you can reach me when needed. Thank you for your patience! 💛

Address

499 Jackson Pike Suite D
Gallipolis, OH
45631

Telephone

+17404412977

Website

http://galliacohealth.org/, http://www.facebook.com/galliawic1

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