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Lactation Consultation
Services
Plan to give your baby the
best possible start!
Getting Started
Lactation Consultation
by appointment. Call 239-432-3186. The American Academy of
Pediatrics (AAP) advocates breastfeeding as the optimal form of
nutrition for infants. The AAP states that "human milk and
breastfeeding of infants provide advantages with regard to
general health, growth, and development, while significantly
decreasing risk for a large number of acute and chronic
diseases."
Our Board Certified
Lactation consultants assist mothers to become more comfortable
with feeding their infants. New moms are encouraged to ask about
how to:
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Know your baby is
getting enough milk
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Determine that
breastfeeding is going well
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Return to work and
continue breastfeeding
Getting Help
Recognizing that
breastfeeding is normal, desirable and achievable, our Lactation
consultants provide education, help and support for nursing
mothers throughout Lee and surrounding counties. Our consultants
make rounds and offer assistance to breastfeeding moms. The
staff works closely with you and your physician to assure a team
approach to your care.
All of our Lactation
consultants are board-certified by the International Board of
Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE). The IBLCE examination is
the leading, internationally recognized measure of competence in
Lactation consulting. There are over 12,000 IBLCE certified
Lactation consultants in the country.
Lactation Services Include:
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Bedside, outpatient and
telephone consultations
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Certified bra fitting
and sales
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Breastfeeding supplies
and breast pump rental
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Prenatal breastfeeding
classes.
Assisting Breastfeeding Mothers
Experienced, new and
soon-to-be moms can all benefit from our various service
programs. Our staff is ready to assist with:
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Difficult latch-on
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Perceived or actual low
milk supply
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Sore nipples
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Breast engorgement
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Infant with slow weight
gain
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Re-lactation or induced
lactation
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Mothers returning to
work
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Flat or inverted
nipples
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Nursing twins,
triplets, or more
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Selecting
and purchasing a nursing bra or breast pump
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Education materials
During those times when a
Lactation Consultant unavailable, mothers can turn to our
highly trained obstetrical nursing staff for basic breastfeeding
education and support.
More Lactation Services
Consultations and
counseling
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One-on-one specialized
consultations
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Inpatient consultations
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Telephone consultations
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Detailed and
comprehensive prenatal counseling
BREASTFEEDING CLASS
ONE 2 HOUR CLASS $15/CLASS
Plan to give your baby the best possible start! Come to
Breastfeeding class and learn about the benefits, getting
started and common problems encountered in the first few weeks.
All classes are taught by Board Certified Lactation Consultants.
Offered at HealthPark Medical Center, Cape Coral Hospital and
Gulf Coast Medical Center.
2009 Schedule.
2010 Schedule.
Email us at
Prenatal-Class@leememorial.org
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