How to Get a WIC Breast Pump

Breast pumps and resources are available at no cost to eligible breastfeeding parents enrolled in WIC who may be returning to work or school, have a baby needing special care, or need extra support during their breastfeeding journey.

To get a WIC breast pump:

  1. Make sure you’re enrolled in WIC. Not enrolled? Apply today!
  2. Talk with your WIC counselor. They’ll ask you questions on how breastfeeding is going to better understand the support you need and go over the next steps with you.

    Text 91997 or contact your local WIC office to speak to a WIC counselor.

What types of breast pumps does WIC offer?

WIC offers a variety of different brands and pump types. A WIC counselor can assess your needs to find the best pump for your situation and teach you how to use your pump. Text 91997 to schedule an appointment.

Medela Harmony (Manual Pump)

The Medela Harmony pump is a lightweight, compact, and portable manual breast pump.

How to use the Medela Harmony pump

Medela Symphony

The Medela Symphony pump is a hospital-grade, double-breast pump designed for frequent, long-term use.

How to use the Medela Symphony pump

Medela Lactina

The Medela Lactina pump is a hospital-grade, electric pump designed for frequent, long-term use.

How to use the Medela Lactina pump

Medela Pump in Style

The Medela Pump in Style is an electric double breast pump that WIC parents can keep.

How to use the Medela Pump in Style

Ardo Alyssa

The Ardo Alyssa pump is a hospital-grade, portable pump that WIC parents can keep.

How to use the Ardo Alyssa pump

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August is National Breastfeeding Month!

The 2025 theme for National Breastfeeding Month is “Forward Together,” emphasizing unity and highlighting the importance of organizations advocating for breastfeeding support, healthcare access, and workplace accommodations.

All parents with young children should have access to skilled breastfeeding counseling and support from their health facilities, workplaces, and communities.

WIC is committed to being part of parents’ support systems by providing free phone, online, virtual, and in-person services.

Every year, August 1-7, we celebrate World Breastfeeding Week. This year, the theme “Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create sustainable support systems” reaffirms our commitment at WIC to improve breastfeeding support in our community.

Facebook Live “Breastfeeding Q&A with an LC!”

Get answers to all your breastfeeding and chestfeeding questions! Join WIC’s Facebook live event. Everyone is welcome.

Get answers to all your breastfeeding questions!

Wednesday, August 20 from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM PDT

Click the 'Join now' button below on the day and time of the event to connect. See you there!

¡Obtenga respuestas a todas sus preguntas sobre lactancia!

miércoles, 20 de agosto del 2025, de 3 PM a 4 PM  PDT

Haga clic en el botón 'Unirse ahora' a continuación el día y la hora del evento para conectarse. ¡Te veo allí!

获取所有母乳喂养问题的答案!

2025 年 8 月 21 日星期四下午 2 点至 3 点(太平洋夏令时)

单击活动日期和时间下方的“立即加入”按钮进行连接。到时候那里见!

Virtual Breastfeeding Support Groups

WIC sẵn sàng hỗ trợ bạn và mục tiêu nuôi con bằng sữa mẹ của bạn. WIC mời các phụ nữ đang mang thai và các gia đình đang cho con bú sữa mẹ tham gia nhóm hỗ trợ nuôi con bằng sữa mẹ trên Zoom để kết nối và học hỏi với các bậc cha mẹ khác.

Nhấp vào nút 'Tham gia ngay' vào ngày và giờ của nhóm hỗ trợ để kết nối trên Zoom

 

Ikaw ba ay nagdadalang tao o kapapanganak lamang at nangangailangan ng tulong sa breastfeeding? Maaring lumahok sa breastfeeding support group sa pamamagitan ng Zoom.

 

WIC está aquí para apoyarla a usted y sus metas para alimentar a su bebé. Familias esperando un bebé o amamantando son invitadas a unirse a los grupos de apoyo a la lactancia en Zoom para conectarse y aprender con otros padres.

Haga clic en el botón '¡Únase ahora!' el día y la hora del grupo de apoyo que quiera para conectarse en Zoom.

 

Currently pregnant or just had a baby and looking for breastfeeding support? Join WIC's Virtual Breastfeeding Support Group on Zoom!

Click the 'Join now' button below on the day and time of the support group to connect on Zoom. See you there!

 

WIC 在这里为您和您的宝宝提供母乳喂养的支持。我们邀请怀孕和母乳喂养的家庭加入 Zoom 上的母乳喂养支持小组,与其他家长一起讨论和学习关于母乳喂养的要点。

在小组活动当天只需点击'立即加入Join now' 键即可在Zoom上连接。到时候见!

 

หากคุณกำลังตั้งครรภ์ หรือ เพิ่งคลอดลูก และ กำลังมองหาความช่วยเหลือ การสนับสนุนในการเลี้ยงลูกด้วยนมแม่ คุณสามารถเข้าร่วมกลุ่มในการประชุมไลฟ์ทางช่องทาง ซูม

คลิกที่ปุ่ม 'เข้าร่วมทันที' ด้านล่างในวันและเวลาของกลุ่มสนับสนุนเพื่อเชื่อมต่อกับ Zoom แล้วพบกันค่ะ!

 


Important Dates in the Month of August

This year, the theme “Prioritise Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support System” reaffirms our commitment at WIC to improve breastfeeding support in our community.

This year's theme is "Unapologetically Indigenous: Love, Landback, and Liberation," emphasizing the importance of love at the core of everything we do, the reclamation of traditions, and liberation. 

 

This year's theme, "Diverse Voices, One Vision," emphasizes each community's unique characteristics while sharing the same vision for safe pregnancies, healthy babies, and thriving families.

This year's theme is "Decade of Dedication," which honors a decade of progress in supporting breastfeeding in military communities. 

This year's theme is "Boots on the Ground; Rooted in Breastfeeding Success, Grounded in Community Support". Black Breastfeeding Week is the perfect time to learn more about organizations committed to supporting Black people who breastfeed and chestfeed, such as WIC’s sister program, CinnaMoms.

This year's theme, "A World of Support: Creating Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplaces Everywhere," celebrates the contribution of nursing parents in the workplace. 

This year's theme is "Territory of the Heart/Breastfeeding without Borders," which celebrates the diverse cultures and resilience of the Latino communities. Each year, they strive to bring awareness to the barriers faced by the population and advocate for language justice. 

This year's theme is "Close the Gap, Bridge the Divide: Establish Breastfeeding Support Access," which advocates for accessible breastfeeding education, support, and community within the Deaf community.

CinnaMoms

In celebration of Black Breastfeeding Week, CinnaMoms will be hosting a Facebook Live Breastfeeding FAQ Session with Lactation Consultants Wanda and Janelle.

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

Click the ‘Join now’ button below on the day and time of the event to connect. See you there!

Join CinnaMoms as they celebrate Black Breastfeeding Week! We'll talk about all things breastfeeding and how we can best support you and your family. 

WIC Protects Breastfeeding

Infant feeding is a journey. WIC is here for parents every step of the way to educate, empower, and encourage parents to reach their goals for feeding their babies. WIC educates parents about breastfeeding and chestfeeding basics, overcoming challenges, returning to work, nursing in public, expressing and storing milk, and more.

Breastfeeding services available to WIC participants:

Click here for more information about WIC breastfeeding services.

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