Support for Breastfeeding
Breastmilk is more than just good nutrition. Babies who are breastfed are shown to have less infections, less risk of allergies, lower rates of cancer, adult intestinal disorders and score higher on tests of neurological development. New mothers often find that breastfeeding can come with some challenges. However, breastfeeding your baby can be simple and natural with a little knowledge and guidance. For help with more difficult breastfeeding issues, you can meet with our Certified Lactation Consultants.Services provided include:
Inpatient visitsPhone consultation
Out patient visits
Covered by many insurance policies
By appointment, fee for service
Lactation consultants provide assistance with
- Poor weight gain
- Latching on difficulties
- Sore nipples
- Low milk supply
- Preterm infants
- Medications and breastfeeding
- Back to work questions
- Breast pump rental and questions
- Support and encouragement to parents
- Weaning
To contact a lactation consultant, call 763-520-5830 Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Ardys Christenson, RNC, IBCLC
Jill Zimmermann, RNC, IBCLC
Why should I breastfeed my baby?
- Passes along mother's immunities
- Reduces childhood obesity
- Provides all the right nutrients in all the right amounts
- Help with mother and baby bonding
- Reduces incidents of SIDS
- Provides noticeable cost savings
- Reduces mother's risk of some cancers
- Milk is always ready
