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Breastfeeding Support

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Lactation Support Services supports women in reaching their breastfeeding goals. We empower women with evidence-based, quality education; improve and maintain the health status of moms and their babies through breastfeeding management and provide education, support, and reassurance to moms throughout their breastfeeding experience.

Services

About Lactation Consultants
A lactation consultant is a highly specialized health care professional who has advanced training in breastfeeding management. She can help you by counseling, teaching and problem solving your breastfeeding issues.

What Lactation Consultants Can Do For You

  • Support your choice to breastfeed
  • Teach techniques for a successful nursing experience
  • Help you feel confident about nursing
  • Answer questions completely with the most current information
  • Be someone who you can trust and respect for breastfeeding advice
  • Follow up with you about your nursing experience
What a Lactation Consultation Includes
  • Observing your baby breastfeeding
  • Evaluating any breastfeeding problems
  • Making suggestions for resolving any difficulties
  • Assessing infant weight gain
Types of Consultations Available
  • Pump instruction
  • Brief phone consultations
  • Lactation clinic
  • One-hour private consultation

For More Information
To find out more information about Lactation Support Services or to schedule an appointment, please contact us today.

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