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Welcome to Family
Education & Lactation Services
The only one-stop location
for
pre-natal
classes,
Lactation support, and
extensive
lactation supplies in the community. Please feel free to
visit us to browse our selection of high quality nursing bras,
breast pumps, baby slings, nursing pillows (to name a few
items), or to register for
classes.
New and expecting parents have LOTS of questions, so drop in and
visit at the following locations or call 239-432-3271.
Two Locations
HealthPark Medical
Center: 4th floor, Suite 450, Monday through Friday, 8:00
a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (except holidays).
Cape Coral Hospital:
2nd floor, Women's and Children's call to make an appointment,
239-432-3271.
Childbirth Preparation
is a unique course taught by nurses nationally certified by
the International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA). The
birthing process, choices in obstetrics, breathing, relaxation,
cesarean preparation and Mother/Baby care are only a few of the
topics covered in the course. A tour of the birthing facilities,
films and fundamentals of the birthing bed are highlights of the
course.
2010 Schedule.
Breastfeeding.
Plan to give your baby the best possible start! Learn about
common problems encountered in the first few weeks. All classes
are taught by BOARD CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANTS.
2010 Schedule.
Infant Resuscitation.
This course teaches about the hazards to which children may be
exposed, how to make the environment safer and basic rescue techniques (CPR
& obstructed airway).
2010 Schedule.
Baby Care. This
is a one-time class for expectant parents. The class will assist
parents in becoming more comfortable and confident in their
parenting role following the birth of their baby. Topics
include: bathing the baby, cord care, circumcision care,
soothing your baby, holding and burping, taking baby's
temperature, swaddling baby, diapering, dressing, car seat
safety, and hands-on participation.
2010 Schedule.
Lactation
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 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 is 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 BOUTIQUE
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Mini electric pumps
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Double electric pumps
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Medela Pump In Style
pumps
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Purely Yours Breast
pumps
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Pump parts
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Vehicle lighter adapter
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Breast shells
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Baby slings
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Nursing pillows
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Nursing gowns & pajamas
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Nursing bras and bra
pads
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Starter supplemental
nutrition system
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Reference books
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Rental breast pumps
Please call 239-432-3186,
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays).
Email us at
Prenatal-Class@leememorial.org
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