Breastfeeding is a natural process that has many benefits for babies as well as moms. Our lactation team will visit with all new moms and demonstrate proper latch-on and positioning techniques, as well as provide breastfeeding education and support. We also strongly encourage moms to begin breastfeeding as soon as they and their baby are ready and able. Our staff includes internationally board certified lactation consultants — and all of our nurses are specially trained to help new moms work through any difficulties they may experience with breastfeeding. In cases where breastfeeding is not possible, we’re also experts in alternate feeding methods, because our first priority is ensuring that every mom leaves our hospital with the confidence that they’ll be able to provide the very best care for their new baby. Our lactation services can also be reached by calling 269-226-8032.
Benefits of breastfeeding
• Breast milk is rich in nutrients and antibodies to protect your baby.
• It changes to fit your growing baby’s needs.
• Research shows breastfed babies have a lower risk of developing asthma, obesity, Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, lower respiratory infections, childhood leukemia and more.
• Studies have shown breastfeeding mothers have a lower risk of Type 2 diabetes and breast and ovarian cancers.
Our Lactation Services also offer outpatient visits by appointment 7 days a week
• Provide education on position and latch to promote success with breastfeeding
• Provide feeding evaluations including weight checks, milk checks, and general problem solving
• Assist with alternative feeding methods if baby is not latching to protect milk production
