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Free text messages to keep you and your baby healthy throughout your pregnancy
and the baby’s first year.
Nurse-Family Partnership
https://www.nursefamilypartnership.org/ [select ‘Find a Local Agency’ for access to County list]
Lancaster County – 717-544-1952
A free, voluntary program that partners first-time moms with nurse home visitors.
When you enroll in the program, a special trained nurse will visit you throughout
your pregnancy and until your baby turns two years old. During these visits, your
caring nurse will offer the knowledge and support you need to confidently create a
better life for your baby and yourself.
Mom’s House of Lancaster
(quality of childcare; parenting and life skills classes; tutoring; a food bank; a children’s clothing closet; a scholarship program; counseling; referral services)
415 South Queen St.
Lancaster, PA 17608-0787
717.396.9130
A Woman’s Concern
(Pregnancy Tests, Ultrasounds, Education & Support)
1102 Millersville Pike
Lancaster, PA 17603
717.394.1561
Susquehanna Valley Pregnancy Services (Pregnancy Services Parenting Classes & Support
Post-Abortion Support) (*Services Free) (*Christian Based)
Lancaster Pregnancy Services
408 West Chestnut Street,
Lancaster, PA 17603
Call: 717-575-0561
Text: 717-575-0561
Ephrata Pregnancy Services
112 West Main Street,
Ephrata, PA 17522
Call: 717-733-9440
Text: 267-834-5134
Columbia Pregnancy Services
462 Chestnut Street,
Columbia, PA 17512
Call: 717-684-3400
Text: 856-471-7512
Millersville Pregnancy Services
121 N George St,
Millersville, PA 17551
Call or Text: 717-575-0561
Early Learning Resource Center
(provides information on and access to safe and affordable child care services)
Lancaster City
601 S. Queen St.
Lancaster, PA 17603
717.393.4004
Columbia
400 Chestnut St.
Columbia, PA 17512
717.684.3333
WIC
(nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy foods and referrals during the critical stages of fetal and early childhood development.)
Lancaster City
601 South Queen Street
Lancaster, PA - 17603
717-509-3686
Columbia
406 Chestnut Street
Columbia, PA - 17512
717-684-0046
Ephrata
40 East Main Street
Ephrata, PA - 17522
717-738-0355
Milagro House
(Provides services to women and children who would otherwise be experiencing homelessness)
669 West Chestnut Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
717.509.1401
CHIP
PA Children’s Health Insurance Program Call automated phone line at
800-986-KIDS (5437) and a CHIP representative will
return your call within two business days.
Pennsylvania’s CHIP program puts health coverage within reach for all uninsured kids
and teens who are not eligible for or enrolled in Medical Assistance.
Breastfeeding Referral Resources
Lactation Consultants/Counselors (hospital)
* Penn Medicine Lancaster General Women and Babies Hospital: 717-544-3335
*UPMC Pinnacle Lititz: 717-625-5337
*Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital: 717-738-6308
*Breastfeeding classes available
Lactation Consultants/Counselors in the Community
Bethany Landgraff, RNC, IBCLC: 717-471-2019, bethany@BabyFusion.org
https://babyfuzion.wordpress.com/about/
Mother's Harvest: 610-517-6857, ellyshabaker@hotmail.com
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Women and Babies Hospital: 717-544-3335
The Lactation Center of Lancaster County at Eden Park Pediatrics: 717-344-0579
UPMC Pinnacle Lititz: 717-625-5337
Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital: 717-738-6308
WIC Breastfeeding Support/Breast Pumps (for WIC participants only)
Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program: 717-509-3686
Judy Fulginiti, CLC, Breastfeeding Coordinator: 717-509-3686 ext. 3091, jfulginiti@caplanc.org
Lindsay McClure, RD, LDN, CLC: 717-509-3686, ext.3327, lmcclure@caplanc.org
La Leche League
Breastfeeding group meeting schedule:
Greater Ephrata:
Kelly 717-435-3480, scanloncassidy@yahoo.com
Lancaster East:
Bobbie 717-569-5556, north5@verizon.net
Lititz:
Bobbie: 717-569-5556, north5@verizon.net
Red Rose:
Kait 717-669-1649;
Devon: 717-701-3558, devonkmiller@gmail.com;
Kelly: 717-435-3480, scanloncassidy@yahoo.com
Susquehanna:
Tania: pianosingin2@yahoo.com;
Holly: 717-826-7748, holly4jean4@yahoo.com
Vicki: 717-917-0393
Breastfeeding Help Lines
Breastfeeding USA, Susquehanna Valley Chapter:
Lancaster County Breastfeeding Coalition
Beth Russell, RN, IBCLC: 717-544-5310, brussell2@LGHealth.org
https://www.facebook.com/LancBFC
Electric Breast Pump Rentals*
Eden Park Pediatrics: 717-344-0579
Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center: 717-625-5337
UPMC Pinnacle Lititz: 717-625-5337
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Women and Babies Hospital: 717-544-3335
Superior Oxygen: 717-509-0202
Wellspan Medical Equipment (Ephrata location): 717-733-0405
Levana Bratique: 724-934-8795, http://levanabratique.com/
*Some rental stations also carry pumps for purchase
Additional Breastfeeding Information
Womenshealth.gov Breastfeeding Challenges Guide 800-994-9662
Information regarding common breastfeeding challenges
Office on Women’s Health, US Department of Health and Human Services
Car Seats
Car Seat Safety
The PA Child Passenger Protection Act requires that all drivers transporting children
ages birth – four years use an approved child safety seat. Children ages four to eight
must wear a seat belt and be in a booster seat. Children with medical conditions or
disabilities may require special considerations or adaptations for transportation safety.
Car Seat Recommendations for Children
Select a car seat based on your child's age and size, and choose a seat that fits in your vehicle and use it every time.
Always refer to your specific car seat manufacturer's instructions; read the vehicle owner’s manual on how to install the car seat using the seat belt or LATCH system; and check height and weight limits.
To maximize safety, keep your child in the car seat for as long as possible, as long as the child fits within the manufacturer's height and weight requirements.
Keep your child in the back seat at least through age 12.
Birth-2 Years
Your child under age 2 should always ride in a rear-facing car seat. There are different types of rear-facing car seats: Infant-only seats can only be used rear-facing; Convertible and 3-in-1 car seats typically have higher height and weight limits for the rear-facing position, allowing you to keep your child rear-facing for a longer period of time.
2-3 Years
Keep your child rear-facing as long as possible. It's the best way to keep him or her safe. Your child should remain in a rear-facing car seat until he or she reaches the top height or weight limit allowed by your car seat's manufacturer. Once your child outgrows the rear-facing car seat, your child is ready to travel in a forward-facing car seat with a harness.
4-7 Years
Keep your child in a forward-facing car seat with a harness until he or she reaches the top height or weight limit allowed by your car seat's manufacturer. Once your child outgrows the forward-facing car seat with a harness, it's time to travel in a booster seat, but still in the back seat.
8-12 Years
Keep your child in a booster seat until he or she is big enough to fit in a seat belt properly. For a seat belt to fit properly the lap belt must lie snugly across the upper thighs, not the stomach. The shoulder belt should lie snug across the shoulder and chest and not cross the neck or face. Remember: Your child should still ride in the back seat because it's safer there.
The PA Traffic Injury Prevention Project
Car Seat Loan Program by County - Information Hotline – 800-CAR-BELT
Training for school districts and companies -412-885-0266
on transporting children with special needs.
National Highway Safety Transportation Administration – 888-327-4236
Information on car seat safety and installation inspection.
National Easter Seal Society [phone listing] 800-221-6827
Referrals and information about car seats.
The American Academy of Pediatrics 847-228-5005
Referrals and information about car seats.
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