Lactation Services

Our board-certified lactation consultants and specially trained nurses at North – Maple Grove Hospital provide evidence–based support to help you keep your baby full and healthy. We are available for both inpatient and outpatient appointments.

Schedule an outpatient lactation appointment:

Breastfeeding baby
365
days a year

Our lactation consultants work 365 days a year, because babies get hungry on weekends and holidays, too.

We are committed to respecting the best, evidence-based medicine for new babies and families, including robust breastfeeding support. We respect all kinds of feeding for all kinds of reasons, and we pour our energy into making sure you’re armed with all the information you need to keep your baby full and happy.

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If you are facing lactation challenges or your baby is struggling to nurse, our lactation consultants are available for advice, instruction, and support.

Lactation Consultant Office at Maple Grove Hospital

Expert lactation support

  • All of our nurses have specialized education and training regarding lactation and healthy infant feeding, so they can support you and your family during your stay.
  • All of our outpatient lactation consultants are IBCLC-certified, which is an international certification standard requiring hundreds of hours of intensive training.
  • We have pasteurized donor human milk available for our inpatients during their hospital stay if supplemental feedings are needed during the breastfeeding journey.
  • You do not need to have delivered your baby at North – Maple Grove Hospital or be a current patient to use our lactation service. Check with your insurance provider for coverage.
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Breast milk depot

With the breast milk depot at North – Maple Grove Hospital, women with an ample supply of breast milk can share that gift with an infant in need.

World Breastfeeding Week Event

Join us for an afternoon of celebrating World Breastfeeding Week 2025!

Upcoming

World Breastfeeding Week Event

North Memorial Health – Maple Grove Hospital 9875 Hospital Drive

Join us for World Breastfeeding Week 2025 where families will enjoy refreshments, breastfeeding education and assistance, a Mommy and Me support class, door prizes, vendor booths, and more.