Alabama

Breastfeeding in Alabama

Breastfeeding Programs

The Alabama WIC Program encourages WIC mothers to choose breastfeeding. Learn more. The Alabama WIC Breastfeeding Resource Guide lists community breastfeeding resources by county and is updated annually. Click here to access the Resource Guide. Alabama WIC Program participants who are interested in obtaining a breast pump can request one through the WIC clinic after their baby is born. Learn more here.

Alabama WIC Pacify App: Alabama WIC participants now have free, unlimited access to expert infant feeding support, anytime - days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Participants are offered instantaneous video access to a nationwide network of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC’s), as well as direct access to local WIC clinics across the state. Alabama WIC participants who would like to access virtual infant feeding support through Pacify can contact their local Alabama WIC clinic or call the Alabama WIC Program state office in Montgomery toll free at 888-WIC-HOPE (888-942-4673).

Legal Protection for Breastfeeding
In Alabama, breastfeeding mothers are protected by both state and federal laws that affirm their rights in public spaces, workplaces, and legal settings. Alabama law explicitly allows mothers to breastfeed their children in any public or private location where they are otherwise authorized to be present.

Jury Duty Exemption: The Alabama Supreme Court issued an administrative order in January 2025, allowing breastfeeding women to be excused from jury duty. Subsequently, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill in March 2025, known as "Parker's Law," which, upon providing documentation of childbirth and a written statement, exempts nursing mothers from jury duty for two years.

Support for Breastfeeding Moms

Alabama Breastfeeding Committee (ABC): As the state's breastfeeding coalition, ABC promotes, protects, and supports breastfeeding mothers and infants. They provide resources, support groups, and educational materials.

Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH): ADPH offers breastfeeding support through the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, including counseling and educational resources.
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Baby Cafés: These are free, drop-in centers providing breastfeeding support from trained professionals. For instance, the Family Guidance Center in Montgomery hosts Baby Café sessions multiple times a week.

La Leche League of Alabama: This organization offers mother-to-mother support through meetings, phone consultations, and online resources, helping mothers with breastfeeding challenges and questions.
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Hospital-Based Support Groups: Many hospitals across Alabama host breastfeeding support groups.