Binational Breastfeeding Coalition

MISSION: To protect and promote breastfeeding on the El Paso/Juárez border as the natural and expected means of feeding human infants. • MISIÓN: Proteger y promover la lactancia en la frontera El Paso/Juárez como el medio natural y esperado de alimentar a los infantes humanos.

Binational Breastfeeding Coalition

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Resources & Support

Lactation Help in El Paso, Cd. Juárez, and Las Cruces

NOTICE: The availability of the resources listed below is subject to change. Please call the organization or consultant directly or visit their website to confirm availability.

Lactation Consultants

  • EL PASO, TX

    Del Sol Medical Center
    (915) 263-5491
    (615) 263-5487

    Las Palmas Medical Center
    (915) 264-7171
    (915) 208-3270

    The Hospitals of Providence Memorial
    (915) 577-7787

    The Hospitals of Providence East

    (915) 832-2673

    El Paso Children’s Hospital
    (915) 298-5444 x43656

    University Medical Center
    (915) 996-4240
    (915) 521-7835

    W. Beaumont AMC
    (915) 742-4296

  • About WIC
    The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) safeguards the health of low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing them nutritious foods, healthy eating information, breastfeeding promotion/support, and health care referrals.


    EL PASO, TX

    Centro de Salud La Fe WIC
    (915) 351-1739

    City of El Paso Dept. of Public Health - WIC Program
    Customer Service Center: (915) 212-4942
    Astrid Lara, IBCLC, CHES: (915) 212-6571
    WIC After Hour Breastfeeding Support Line:
    (915) 588-2308 • Mon-Sat, 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.


    ANTHONY, NM

    Southern New Mexico WIC
    WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program
    (505) 476-8826

  • (call for pricing)

    EL PASO, TX, USA

    Erika Doula | Powerful Birthing and Lactation Services:
    Erika Garcia
    IBCLC, LCCE, CD, ACCLAM
    (915) 540-9471
    Instagram: @erikadoula
    Facebook: @ErikaDoula
    www.erikadoula.com

    Peggy Hinkle IBCLC
    (510) 504-9413
    Facebook @PeggyHinkleIBCLC
    www.peggyhinkle.com

    Lizabeth Berkeley MPH, IBCLC, RLC
    (915) 257-8844

    Nourish Consultants:

    Maria Lourdes Asiain MD, FAAP, Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM), IBCLC
    Vanessa Ruiz MD, FAAP, IBCLC
    5941 Fiesta Drive. Suite A
    El Paso, TX 79912
    (915) 499-2768
    www.nourishconsultants.net


    CD. JUAREZ, CHIH, MX

    Dr. Karla Del Bosque IBCLC
    (656) 527 21 88
    Facebook @DraKarladelBosque
    Instagram @Lactanciasinfrontera

Breastfeeding Support

  • Del Sol Medical Center Baby Café - El Paso
    MEETING VIRTUALLY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

    Wednesdays, 1:30-3:00 p.m.
    (915) 263-5487
    veronica.munoz@hcahealthcare.com
    Veronica Muñoz, RNC, BSN, IBCLC

    The Lactation Center at Las Palmas
    1700 N. Oregon, Suite G 10
    LACTATION SUPPORT HOTLINE:
    (915) 208-3270
    LACTATION CENTER:
    (915) 264-7171
    HOURS:
    Tues, Weds, Thurs
    9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
    1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
    Yvonne Iocona, LVN, IBCLC

    The Breastfeeding Garden
    Peer-to-peer support group for breastfeeding.
    Every Friday from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
    Luna Tierra Birth Center
    4130 HUECO AVE.
    breastfeeding.garden@gmail.com
    Lizabeth Berkeley, MPH, IBCLC, RLC
    Facebook @BreastfeedingGarden

    The Hospitals of Providence Breastfeeding Support Group
    MEETING VIRTUALLY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. PLEASE CALL FOR DETAILS.

    Tuesdays and Fridays, 2:00-4:00 pm
    3280 Joe Battle Blvd. 3rd Floor, Multipurpose Room
    Group is staffed with IBCLCs
    Contacts: Amy Hernandez or Beth Lockey at (915) 832-2673

  • NaSer Perinatal & Lactation Clinic
    Support group, courses and workshops
    (656) 856 99 15
    Facebook @NaSerAcompanamientoPerinatal
    Instagram @Naser_perinatal

  • Little Steps Baby Café
    A free drop-in service where you can share your breastfeeding experiences other parents within our community and receive advice from professionally trained lactation consultants in a relaxed environment.
    Wednesdays, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
    Little Step Pediatrics Waiting Room
    1130 Commerce Drive
    Las Cruces, NM, 88011

Human Milk Banks

  • Texas Tech Pediatrics
    Breast milk donation partner site for Mothers' Milk Bank at Austin
    4801 Alberta Avenue
    El Paso, Texas 79905
    (915) 215-5700
    Monday-Friday from 8 am to 4 pm, except holidays
    Location: Dept of Pediatrics on the Third Floor

  • Banco De Leche Humana – Hospital de la Mujer Cd. Juárez
    Centro Especializado que recoge, analiza, procesa, hace controles de calidad y distribuye la leche humana. Cuando no se dispone de leche de la madre, la leche pasteurizada de mujeres donantes es la mejor opción, especialmente para lactantes de alto riesgo.

    Paseo Triunfo de la República 3530
    col. Partido Romero
    Ciudad Juárez, Chih
    656 611-53-07
    bancodeleche.hmcdj@gmail.com

  • Little Steps Pediatrics Donation Station
    Little Steps Pediatrics is a donation station for the Human Milk Repository of New Mexico. Those wanting to donate must first complete a free screening before being able to donate and the approval process can take anywhere from a week to four weeks. Donors do not have to be or have been a patient or a patient's family member of Little Steps Pediatrics.

    1990 E Lohman Ave Suite A
    Las Cruces, NM 88001
    Tel: 575-405-4062


    Memorial Medical Center Donation Station
    Memorial Medical Center is a donation station for the Human Milk Repository of New Mexico. Donors do not have to be or have been a patient or a patient's family member at Memorial Medical Center.

    2450 S. Telshor Blvd
    Las Cruces, NM 88011
    Tel: 575-521-5393

Supplementary Care

 
 

Classes, Webinars, and Community Events

 

Lactation Education and Support

Texas Lactation Support Hotline: 1-855-550-6667, Available 24/7

Dr. Hale’s Infant Risk Center @ Texas Tech: 1-806-352-2519, www.infantrisk.com

Benefits for Breastfeeding Moms: Facts and Tools to Understand Your Coverage under the Health Care Law. Guide from the National Women’s Law Center that explains the Affordable Care Act mandated coverage.

Houston Lactation Foundation: (713) 500-2800, www.lactationfoundation.org

Moms Place Austin: 1-800-514-6667, www.momsplace.org

National Women’s Health Information Center: (800) 994-9662, www.womenshealth.gov

Mothers Milk Bank: 1-877-813-6455, www.milkbank.org

Teratology Informed Specialists: 1-866-626-6847, www.mothertobaby.org

➤ New Mexico Breastfeeding Task Force - Las Cruces

➤ La Leche League Mom to Mom Support Forum

Breastfeeding websites (click-thru list):

Mobile apps:

  • Lactmed

  • Pregnancy WebMD

  • Feed Baby

  • Baby Nursing

  • InfantRisk

  • Mommy Med

 

If you are experiencing any breastfeeding problems please contact your health care professional or a lactation consultant.
Si usted está teniendo problemas para amamantar, por favor contacte a su médico o un asesor de lactancia.

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