Breastfeeding Resources and Support

Breastfeeding Resources and Support

Woman's Hospital

Breastfeeding is the best source of nutrition for most infants. Human breast milk is packed with antibodies from the mother and nutrients, adapting to meet the baby’s ever-changing needs. In fact, the American Association of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding as the sole source of nutrition until your baby is at least 6 months old. But breastfeeding isn’t always easy. According to the CDC, sixty percent of mothers do not breastfeed due to lack of family support or parental leave from work, issues with lactation or latching, concerns about nutrition and weight, and other circumstances beyond their control. To help bridge this gap, Woman’s offers a wide range of lactation resources and support to breastfeeding mothers.

BreastTime

BreastTime is private, virtual breastfeeding support with a lactation nurse in the comfort of your own home, or wherever is most convenient for you. You can access these consultations via computer or laptop with a camera, iPhone™, iPad™ or Android phone.

If you or your baby are experiencing one or more of the following, a breastfeeding telehealth consult is not recommended. You should contact your physician immediately.

  • Jaundice
  • Metabolic Disorders
  • Fever
  • Head trauma
  • Headaches/seizures/convulsions
  • Rashes
  • Umbilical Cord problems/concerns
  • Circumcision problems/concerns
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Newborn Weight Concerns

For more information visit womans.org/breasttime

Classes and Support Groups

Prepare for the decision to breastfeed and find support among peers with Woman’s breastfeeding classes and support groups that are available to women in the community.

  • Our online breastfeeding classes use videos, personal birth stories, animations and activities to prepare for the decision to breastfeed.
  • Get a good start with our Breastfeeding Basics class to learn about the benefits of breastfeeding, how to prepare, and the essentials of latching and lactation.
  • Join our breastfeeding support groups devised to help mothers and babies learn from a certified lactation nurse and other moms about their own successes and challenges with breastfeeding.

Warmline

Woman’s Breastfeeding Warmline provides free lactation phone consultation and troubleshooting advice from a registered nurse. This service is available to the entire community by calling 225-924-8239. For an after-hours emergency, call 225-924-8286.

Breast Pump Rentals

If you do not have access to a breast pump, do not want to purchase a breast pump, or are waiting to receive a breast pump from your insurance, Woman’s offers breast pump rentals. Both of our gift shops rent breast pumps on a weekly, monthly, or quarterly basis.

Serendipity Gifts and Florals
Monday-Friday 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Phone: 225-924-8159

Mom and Baby Boutique
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Phone: 225-231-5578

Disclaimer: Our gift shops do not process insurance claims or accept health insurance credit cards.

Source: https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/data/facts.html