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 (‪740-578-9351‬) 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.

01/01/2026

✨ Happy New Year and Annual Re-introduction! ✨

I'm Rachel 💛, the Breastfeeding Peer with Gallia Co WIC—and every year I love to pause and reflect because life moves so fast.

2025 brought big changes for my family:
🏡 Bought a home.
💍 Got married
🐶 Added a new puppy
💪 And grew in ways I didn’t even realize I needed

Through it all, I’ve continued cheering on, supporting, and connecting with some of the most incredible families. Being part of your journey is something I’ll never take for granted.

If you’re new here, Hi!! Feel free to text or facebook message me 24/7 🤍
And if you've been here for a while, thank you for sticking around!

Here’s to another year of growth, support, and showing up for one another. ✨

12/31/2025

As this year comes to an end, we're reflecting on a year of happy, healthy babies and strong, supported families. Thank you for letting WIC be a part of your journey.

From all of us at WIC, we wish you a joyous new year! We can't wait to see you in 2026.

#2026

12/29/2025

✨ Pregnancy is a journey—one trimester at a time! ✨
Each stage of pregnancy brings its own changes, questions, and milestones. Whether you’re just seeing those two pink lines or counting down the weeks, know that every trimester matters and you don’t have to navigate it alone 💛
Have questions about what to expect? I’m always happy to help!

12/25/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas! 🎄
Wishing all of our sweet families a holiday filled with cozy moments, big smiles, and lots of love (and maybe a little extra chaos 😉). Thank you for letting me be a small part of your journey this year—it truly means more than you know! 💛✨

12/23/2025

🎄✨ Friendly holiday reminder! ✨🎄
Our office will be closed starting Dec. 24th and we’ll reopen Dec. 29th.
That said—if you have any questions or concerns during that time, you are more than welcome to text me directly or send me a Facebook message. I’m still here for you! 💛
Wishing you and your families a cozy, love-filled Christmas ❄️✨

12/19/2025

🎅🎄Breastfeeding mamas—don’t forget to take care of you this holiday season! Staying nourished and hydrated is important, especially during all the festive fun 💛
You’re doing amazing, even on the busiest days ✨

12/17/2025

ATTENTION GALLIA COUNTY!!!

12/12/2025

❄️ Inclement Weather Reminder ❄️

During winter weather, our office follows a 3-level plan. Depending on conditions, we may be open as normal, have delays, or be closed for the day.

Please check our page for updates before heading out.
Your safety is our priority—stay warm and stay safe! 💙

12/01/2025

📢 Ohio WIC Shopper App Outage 📢
We’ve been notified that the Ohio WIC Shopper app is currently down/not working. If you’re trying to check your benefits and can’t access the app — don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! 💛

Participants are more than welcome to stop by the office and we’ll be happy to print out your current benefits list for you. 🖨️✨

Thank you for your patience while the issue is being fixed! If you have any questions, feel free to call or message us. 😊

11/27/2025

🦃 Wishing our WIC families a Happy Thanksgiving!
We’re thankful for every parent, caregiver, and little one we get to serve. 💕

The Gallia County WIC office will be closed Nov. 27–28 and will reopen Dec. 1 at 8 AM.

Enjoy the holiday — we’ll see you next week! 🍂

11/23/2025

☕✨ Happy National Espresso Day!

Remember: You can enjoy your favorite coffee while pregnant or breastfeeding — just in moderation!

Aim for less than 200 mg per day, and always talk with your healthcare provider before changing your caffeine routine. 💬

Today’s a good day for a cozy cup and a little self-care. 💛

Address

499 Jackson Pike Suite D
Gallipolis, OH
45631

Telephone

+17404412977

Website

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

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