Help Bring Free Breastfeeding Support to Families Who Need It Most

$25,000 GOAL | Center Opened August 2025 in Daphne, AL

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Why We Need Your Help

As of May 16, 2025, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama ended its partnership with The Lactation Network, leaving the majority of Gulf Coast families without affordable, insurance-covered access to breastfeeding services. This change has impacted over 80% of Gulf Coast Lactation’s clients, pushing vital prenatal and postpartum care further out of reach. Even before this change, many women faced barriers to outpatient lactation care due to restrictive insurance billing policies.

“We’re working to close that gap—because feeding your baby should never depend on your income or insurance card.” — Scotty Thomson, RN, BSN, IBCLC, Founder of Gulf Coast Lactation

We are thrilled to announce that the Gulf Coast Lactation Center in Daphne, AL opened in August 2025. This welcoming space provides free, in-person prenatal and postpartum lactation support. Meeting with an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant before and after birth builds confidence, ensures your baby is feeding well, and gives you the expert support you need to feel informed, empowered, and never alone. While we are open, we still need your help to keep these essential, supportive services free for those who need them. Please consider donating to our cause and help us to support families and nurture confidence.

The Cuddle Club: Supporters of Gulf Coast Lactation