Breastfeeding Support Services
Breastfeeding supplies a superior source of nutrition of the infant and an opportunity for bonding between mother and child. Although breastfeeding is a natural process, assistance and evaluation by health care professionals can help assure a successful and enjoyable experience.
The Women's Center employs four board certified lactation consultants with backgrounds in LDR, Women's OR, Mother/Baby, Pediatrics and RNICU. They provide patient education, assist with breastfeeding initiation/problems and teach breastfeeding workshops for nursing staff and community.
Breastfeeding Support Services are provided by phone consults, office visits by appointment, pump rentals by appointment and inpatient visits by a lactation consultant. Families may also choose an outpatient visit by self or physician referral. A private, comfortable room is provided for one on one consultation to solve breastfeeding problems and reassure mothers. To make an appointment with a Lactation Consultant, please call (256) 265-7285.
Many breastfeeding support products are available for purchase in the Women's Center Boutique located at 120 Governors Drive.
Breastfeeding Class Cost: $35
For more information, please contact us at (256) 265-7296.
2012 Class Schedule
| Dates |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| March 31 |
Saturday |
9-11:30 a.m. |
Huntsville |
| April 2 |
Monday |
6 - 8 p.m. |
Huntsville |
| May 12 |
Saturday |
9-11:30 a.m. |
Huntsville |
| May 14 |
Monday |
6 - 8 p.m. |
Huntsville |
| June 23 |
Saturday |
9-11:30 a.m. |
Huntsville |
| June 25 |
Monday |
6 - 8 p.m. |
Huntsville |
| Aug. 4 |
Saturday |
9-11:30 a.m. |
Huntsville |
| Aug. 6 |
Monday |
6 - 8 p.m. |
Huntsville |
| Sept. 15 |
Saturday |
9-11:30 a.m. |
Huntsville |
| Sept. 17 |
Monday |
6 - 8 p.m. |
Huntsville |
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