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.

Breastfeeding Assistance
After discharge, our Lactation Consultant remains available to you by phone or appointment. We also encourage you and your baby to contact our Outpatient Lactation Consultant if necessary.
 
• Lactation Consultant: 216-587.8998, ext. 2466
• Outpatient Lactation Assistance: 216.584.4354, option 2
• Marymount Medical Office Building, Suite 210

 

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.