Breastfeeding | Lactation Support

Breastfeeding is a natural part of motherhood. We are here to help you get the advice and support to feel comfortable and confident about breastfeeding your baby.

Should I breastfeed my baby?

The scientific evidence shows that breast milk provides the very best nutrition for babies. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that women breastfeed their babies for the first six months of life.  After the first six months, mothers are advised to continue to breastfeed through the baby’s first year, along with introducing other foods.  

Breast milk changes as your baby grows. The breast milk that mothers produce as they nurse their growing babies will adjust to make sure the baby is getting the right amount of protein, sugar, fat and water.

Health benefits of breastfeeding

Breastfeeding offers many health benefits for your baby. Breastfeeding lowers the risks of:

• SIDS
• Asthma
• Childhood leukemia
• Childhood obesity
• Ear infections
• Type 2 diabetes
• Certain respiratory infections.

 Breastfeeding health benefits for mother:

• Helps some women lose weight and get back to their pre-baby weight
• Skin-to-skin contact has emotional and physical benefits
• Lowers risk of Type 2 diabetes, breast cancer, ovarian cancer

We understand that new moms may have challenges at first with breastfeeding. Talk to your nurse or other providers. We are here to answer your questions.

During your hospital stay

We will offer advice, guidance and support to make sure that your needs are met and breastfeeding your baby is a positive experience. We want to make the breastfeeding experience as comfortable and natural as possible. We will work with you to figure out the methods and positions that work best for your body and your needs.