Health Education - Breastfeeding Support Services
Breastfeeding Tips
Breastfeeding Support Services
Breastfed is best fed! As more women become aware of breast milk’s many unique qualities, more are choosing to breastfeed their babies. Although breastfeeding is the ‘natural’ way to feed a baby, it is a skill that the new mother and baby learn in the first days and weeks after birth. To assist in this learning process, Breastfeeding Support Services offer families the expertise of lactation consultants in a variety of settings:
Intro to Breastfeeding Classes
Our 2.5 hour class is offered monthly at each of the five Centers for Health Education. Class covers the benefits of breast-feeding, proper positioning and attachment, feeding frequency and duration, signs of adequate breast milk intake, avoiding and managing common problems, supplementing and weaning issues. To register, call 401-276-7800 or register online.
In-Hospital Lactation Consultation
Certified Lactation Consultants are available during your hospital stay to provide support for those families who are experiencing breastfeeding difficulties.
Outpatient Lactation Consultation
Families having difficulty with breastfeeding after they go home may return to Women & Infants to meet privately with a lactation consultant. Appointments are made through the Warm Line at 1-800-711-7011. There is a charge for the visit however some medical insurers will cover the cost of the visit.
Warm Line Support 1-800-711-7011
Staffed by nurses and lactation consultants the Warm Line is there to answer questions and concerns you may have regarding you and your baby.
Warm Line hours of operations: Monday through Friday 9:00 am to 9:00 pm; Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
New Mothers' Groups
Women & Infants offers on-going support groups for new mothers in a variety of locations. Call the Warm Line for times and locations or check our calendar for support groups.
Nursing Moms, Etc., a Specialty Shop for Breastfeeding Mothers
Sponsored by the Women & Infants’ Auxiliary, Nursing Moms, Etc., offers both supplies and gifts to meet the needs of breastfeeding mothers and their infants.
Located on the first floor of the hospital, Nursing Moms, Etc., has Medela breast pumps for rental or purchase as well as a wide range of new Mom/Newborn supplies. To reach the store call 401-453-7940 or 401-274-1122, extension 1749, or stop by before or during your hospital stay.
