Fun fact: Prior to 1900, a woman nursed a baby. In the 1920s, powdered milk was developed. The notion of "feeding with the breast" needed a word. Hence the term "breast feeding." source‍ ‍

Breastfeeding Hotline

The Arizona Department of Health Services has a 24-Hour Breastfeeding Hotline.

Babies do not come with instructions, so it is important to know where to turn for help. Arizona is the only state that offers a 24-hour breastfeeding hotline to its residents.

There are NO income requirements. If a mother has low income and receives DES, SNAP or WIC benefits - she can call the Hotline. If a mother earns too much money, and if she does not qualify for DES, SNAP or WIC benefits - she can also call the Hotline.

Questions and concerns can come up at any time during a mother’s breastfeeding journey. A mom might have breastfeeding questions during the first few weeks or several months after her baby’s birth. The Hotline can support her throughout her breastfeeding journey.

The Hotline is available for the breastfeeding mother and the community that supports her - including her support partner, child care facility, pediatrician, OBGYN, hospital, etc. Mothers and their supportive people may call with any breastfeeding-related questions or pregnancy-related questions.

The Hotline is staffed by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who is a registered nurse with a background in maternal and child health. This is ideal for those after-hours calls when doctor’s offices are closed; moms and their families never have to feel alone.

Because breastfeeding journeys are unique to each mom and baby pair, the IBCLC can personalize and tailor solutions for each situation.

Common reasons that moms and their support partners call the hotline include:

• technique

• mom’s diet

• milk supply

• medications while breastfeeding

• pumping and storing expressed breastmilk

• sore nipples

• support when going back to work

• support when merging back into life as a breastfeeding mother.

The Breastfeeding Hotline has professionals that speak several languages and are ready to take your questions.

Hours: The hotline answers calls 24 hours a day.
Phone: (800) 833-4642
Website: AzDHS.gov‍ ‍
Updated: April 2026

AzYP

Arizona Youth Partnership

AzYP has a breastfeeding support specialist.

Pregnant and Parenting Peer Support Group
Katreena Bradford

DEADLINE TO ENROLL

For more information on AzYP, click here‍ ‍

Easterseals

Easterseals Blake Foundation (EBF)
has a program called
Maternal Early Childhood Sustained Home-visiting (MECSH)

With the MECSH program, a nurse visits your home
and supports you and your family as your baby grows and develops. 

Deadline to Enroll

• Mothers/ caregivers can enroll in the program as early as 8 weeks pregnant
  “We like mothers to enroll while they are pregnant.”

• Mothers/ caregivers must enroll in the program
  within 2 months from the day the baby comes home from the hospital.

• Visits can continue until your child turns 3 y.o.

For more information on Easterseals, click here‍ ‍
Updated: May 2026

Fussy Baby Network

(888) 431-2229 per AzYP resource list

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La Leche League

La Leche League (800) 525-3243
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WIC

Women Infants and Children (WIC) has a program which helps women who are breastfeeding. The breastfeeding peer counselor - her name is Tiffany.

How can Tiffany help?  "I help moms to be successful on their breastfeeding journey.  I support, educate and encourage. The things I didn't know when I was breastfeeding... I try to teach to moms. "

Tiffany can speak with mothers about: 

• Benefits of breastfeeding

• How to breastfeed your baby

• How to use a breast pump and store milk

• Latch positions

• Food and drinks to avoid while breastfeeding  

• How to combo feed your baby (breast milk + formula) 

WIC office in Globe

Program: Women Infants and Children (WIC)
Agency: Gila County Health Department
Hours: In-person visits are by appointment only.
Call before you drive to the office.

Location: Central Heights Complex
Address: 5515 South Apache Avenue # 700 Globe 85501
Phone:  (928) 402-4306  WIC office 

Contact: Tiffany
Title:  Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
Note: Mothers must already receive WIC benefits 
before they can begin to work with Tiffany  
Phone:  (928) 970-2242  Tiffany cell
Website: GilaCountyAZ.gov‍ ‍
Updated: April 2026

Birth to 5

If you are a parent, grandparent, or guardian
of a child age birth to 5,
for a list of resources, click here

Car Seats

For a list of resources, click here‍ ‍

Diapers

For a list of resources, click here‍ ‍

Pregnant Moms

For a list of resources, click here