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Support Marin General Hospital Lactation Center
Chris Costello, R.N., C.L.E.
250 Bon Air Road, Greenbrae
Phone: (415) 925-7522
www.maringeneral.com/services/lactation_center.htm
Lactation counseling and education, drop in support groups, telephone advice, book and video library, BabyNookTM store, which has breastfeeding and infant supplies, and breast pumps for rent or purchase.

California Pacific Medical Center Lactation Center (Newborn Connections)
3698 California Street, San Francisco
Phone: 600-BABY (2229)

La Leche League International
1-800-LALECHE
www.lalecheleague.org
Their mission is to help breastfeeding mothers by offering mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information and education. They have both daytime and evening meetings. Call any of the four local leaders to find out meeting times and locations: Dori (a twin mom) 444-0822; Staysea 482-0792; Wendy 721-7677 or Aileen 785-4653.

Marin Breastfeeding Consultants
Brenda Evans, N.P, C.L.E 459-6455

Nursing Mother's Council
Phone: (415) 386-2229
A non-profit, volunteer organization whose goal is to help mothers enjoy a positive breastfeeding experience. They provide breastfeeding information, support, counseling and encouragement, all with no fees.

Arlene Van Craeynest
Phone: (415) 898-0657
WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Phone: (415) 499-6889 WIC is a nutritional supplemental service program that serves low-income families, even if the parents are working. They provide nutritional counseling, education and support for both prenatal and postnatal women. They have breastfeeding support groups and lactation consultants, coupons for baby formula, and for food for children up to five years of age. They have breast pumps available to borrow free of charge.