They provide support and encouragement for pregnant and breastfeeding moms. Your peer counselor is available to you after usual business hours in the evenings and on the weekends. Your peer counselor can help you over the phone or in person at the health department or even your home. It is like having your own personal cheerleader!
All peer counselors have exclusively breastfed at least one infant for at least 6 months. Peer counselors receive special training to work with WIC clients and can help with basic breastfeeding support and questions.
For online breastfeeding support, please join our Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Facebook Group, where you can connect with other moms, receive advice from our peer counselors, and learn more about breastfeeding!
Meet Our Peer Counselors
Angie Barone
Angie has breastfed all three of her children, and is currently breastfeeding her youngest child, Faith. She works with our English- and Spanish-speaking moms and is always available for breastfeeding questions and support. If you would like to speak with Angie, please contact your local health department or send her an email.
ZaKia Wichowski
ZaKia has breastfed all of her children and works with our English-speaking moms. She also works at Mary Washington Hospital to help moms after they deliver. She loves working with moms and would love to hear from you! If you would like to speak with ZaKia, please contact your local health department or send her an email.
Jessica Frakes
Jessica has breastfed all of her children and is currently breastfeeding her newest addition, Charles who was born in April. She has a lot of experience with breastfeeding and would love to share her knowledge with you! If you would like to speak with Jessica, please contact your local health department or send her an email.
