Lactation Support
Lactation Support Services at Central Valley Health District provide compassionate, evidence-based guidance to help families meet their infant feeding goals. Whether you’re breastfeeding, pumping, or supplementing, our trained staff offers personalized support through in-person visits, phone consultations, and community partnerships.
We have two Certified Lactation Counselors (CLC) on staff to empower parents with the knowledge and confidence they need to nourish their babies and thrive in their feeding journey.
AVAILABLE SERVICES:
- Prenatal breastfeeding education
- Weighed feeds
- Latch and positioning checks
- Breast pump and milk storage support
- Helping establish and maintain milk supply
- Bottle feeding assistance
- Emotional support and encouragement throughout the feeding journey
- Referrals to advanced lactation support
All lactation support services at CVHD are available free of cost. Appointments are available at our main office. Lactation support staff may travel to satellite office locations, as needed. To schedule an appointment, call 701.252.8130.
Please complete our Breastfeeding Assessment Form prior to your first appointment.
LOCAL SPECIALISTS
Click below for a full listing of all lactation support services and specialists available in the Jamestown and surrounding area:
Breastfeeding Laws
FEDERAL LAW
Federal law supports breastfeeding employees by requiring most employers to provide time and space to express breast milk during the workday. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), as amended by the PUMP Act (Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act), employers must:
Provide reasonable break time for an employee to express breast milk for one year after their child’s birth, each time they need it during the workday.
Offer a private, non-bathroom space that is shielded from view and free from intrusion, where an employee can comfortably pump.
These requirements apply to nearly all employers, though small businesses with fewer than 50 employees may request an exemption if compliance would cause undue hardship.
Creating a supportive, breastfeeding-friendly workplace not only helps meet legal requirements—it promotes employee well-being, satisfaction, and retention.
For more information on the PUMP Act and the rights of a person who is lactating in the workplace, visit the following links:
Lactation Friendly Workplace
While not mandated by state law, North Dakota promotes the Infant Friendly Workplace designation program which promotes policy changes that support lactation in the workplace for mothers returning to work after having a baby. Employers can voluntarily adopt policies that:
- Provide a private, non-bathroom space for expressing breast milk.
- Allow flexible break times for milk expression.
- Ensure access to a nearby sink and refrigerator for milk storage.
- Participating in this initiative can enhance employee satisfaction and retention.
EMPLOYER BENEFITS
Reduced Sick Leave
Breastfed infants have lower risk for common illnesses such as colds and ear infections, reducing sick leave for new birthing parents.
Lower Healthcare Insurance Costs
Healthier infants require fewer medical appointments and prescriptions, leading to lower employer costs.
Higher Employee Productivity
A supportive environment for breastfeeding birthing parents has been shown to increase both morale and productivity.
Retention of Experienced Employees
Studies show that businesses with breastfeeding support programs have higher retention rates for new birthing parents.
BECOMING DESIGNATED
LOCAL INFANT FRIENDLY WORKPLACES
- Agricover, Inc.
- APEX Physical Therapy
- Central Valley Health District
- Hochhalter Chiropractic
- Jamestown Civic Center
- Jamestown Regional Medical Center
- Newman Signs
- North Dakota State Hospital
- South Central Human Service Center
- SMP Health – Ave Maria
- Two Rivers Activity Center
- Unison Bank
- Victory Christian School
- Winter Sports Building
James River Valley Breastfeeding Coalition
James River Valley Breastfeeding Coalition (JRVBC) is a group of professionals who serve Jamestown, ND area families as advocates to protect, promote, and support breastfeeding. JRVBC strives to provide local expected and postpartum families with lactation resources.
BREASTFEEDING RESOURCES
QUICK CONTACT
MAIN OFFICE
122 2nd St NW
Jamestown, ND 58401
Phone: 701.252.8130
Fax: 701.252.8137
Office Hours
M, Tu, Th: 8:00am – 4:30pm
W: 8:30am – 4:30pm
F: 8:00am – 2:00pm
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICE
121 3rd St NW
Jamestown, ND 58401
EH Phone: 701.252.1325
EH Office Hours
M – Th: 9:00am – 3:00pm
*appointment required to speak to specialist
SATELLITE OFFICES
Logan County Courthouse
301 Broadway
Napoleon, ND 58561
Gackle Care Center
304 1st Ave W
Gackle, ND 58442
Phone: 701.252.8130
