Women’s Services

Berkshire Nursing Families

Berkshire Nursing Families supports families in their efforts to provide breast milk (human milk), the optimal source of infant nutrition, in whatever manner they choose. We provide education, lactation consultation, a 7-day-a-week feeding and parenting support line, and home visits – all of which are free of charge – to every family who needs them. Because breastfeeding impacts so many aspects of family wellness – from reducing health concerns like diabetes and asthma to improving mother-child bonding – the organization makes a powerful contribution to the well-being of our community’s families.

BMC North Campus
71 Hospital Ave, 3rd floor
North Adams, MA 01247
413-344-2800
www.berkshirenursingfamilies.org
[email protected]

Berkshire Visiting Nurse Association

Home health and support care to persons in their homes: nursing, intravenous therapy, maternal and child health care, home health aides, homemakers, physical, speech, and occupational therapy, medical social work, Board of Health and prevention clinics. Services provided throughout Berkshire County.

165 Tor Court
Pittsfield, MA 01201
413-447-2862

75 South Church St. – Clocktower Building
Pittsfield, MA 01201
413-447-2862

http://www.berkshirehealthsystems.org/berkshirevna

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program

WIC’s goal is to help keep pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and children under 5 years old healthy. WIC also offers immunization screenings and referrals, breastfeeding support and nutrition and health workshops on a variety of topics including meal planning, maintaining a healthy weight, picky eaters, caring for a new baby, and shopping on a budget. Women who are pregnant can receive WIC benefits before they see their obstetrician. WIC also provides benefits for 6 months for postpartum women who have miscarried.

www.berkshirehealthsystems.org/programs-and-services/community-wellness/wic-program
[email protected]

Berkshire North WIC – Main Office
510 North Street, Suite 5
Pittsfield, MA 01201
413-447-3495

North Adams Campus of BMC
71 Hospital Avenue
North Adams, MA 01247
413-663-3012