At MWHC, we believe that lactation care is a normal part of postpartum care. The trust that we develop with you during pregnancy will continue after the birth of the baby.

We recommend seeing a lactation consultant:

• after you have been home with baby for about a day if it is your first baby, and within the first two weeks otherwise.
• if feeding seems more difficult than you expected
• if you have concerns or questions about breast or bottle feeding your baby
• if you have concerns about your breast health after having a baby, whether you are breastfeeding or not
• if you need help weaning (stopping breastfeeding)
• if you have questions about medications, surgery, or imaging procedures and breastfeeding safety

We also offer:

• breastfeeding classes
• prenatal lactation consultations
• breast pump flange fittings

Please call us if you would like to sign up for a class or schedule an appointment!

Breastfeeding Resources

Latching baby:

Breastfeeding in the first hours after birth
Parent-led latching
Baby-led latching

Milk expression:

Hand expression – works better than pumping in first 3 days
Hands – on pumping – pump the most milk possible
Breast pump flange sizing guide – MWHC also offers in-person fittings!

Common problems:

What to do about sore nipples
Therapeutic Breast Massage in Lactation – gentle massage to relieve plugged ducts, engorgement and help milk flow better.
Breast care for engorgement, plugged ducts & mastitis – how to care for swollen, lumpy, painful breasts

Our favorite breastfeeding websites:

Firstdroplets.com – Getting off to a great start
Kellymom – Breastfeeding questions
Globalhealthmedia – Breastfeeding videos