Douglas County Health Department

Ava, Missouri


Breastfeeding Peer Counseling

Breastfeeding Peer Counseling/BF Classes


DCHD provides added support to breastfeeding moms through a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program.  Our Peer Counselor is a woman from our community with personal breastfeeding experience who provides information and support to other moms.


Our Breastfeeding Peer Counselor is available at the office during regular business hours (417) 683-4174 or after hours and on the weekends by calling (417) 543-5586!​​