Marymount Hospital features specially trained lactation consultants to personally assist mothers who choose to breast feed their babies. 

 

Role of Lactation Consultant
A lactation consultant is a healthcare professional who is specially trained and educated in the physiology and mechanics of breastfeeding. A lactation consultant is able to assist new mothers and infants in the early postpartum period with practical hands on assistance. She is also a healthcare professional available for telephone or individual lactation consults as needed during the continuum of the breastfeeding experience. 

 

Helpful tips:

It is important to acquire correct information from a person specially trained in lactation consulting by attending a breastfeeding class before the baby is born.  You should also attend a breastfeeding support group after the baby is born.  Marymount offers both!

 

Breastfeeding Basics Class
Last Saturday of the month
9 AM – 12 PM
Auditorium A
$35 per couple    

 

 

Breastfeeding Support Group
Every Wednesday
1 – 2:30 PM
Call for meeting site
FREE

 

Mothers having difficulty breastfeeding are encouraged to come and share their problems with other concerned moms. Our support group is lead by a certified lactation consultant.

 

To register for classes, please call 216.584.4354.