Helping New Mothers with our Lactation Center

Helping New Mothers with our Lactation Center
Sep. 172023

Breastfeeding is often celebrated as a beautiful, natural way to nurture your newborn. But like any new skill, it can come with its own set of challenges, particularly in the initial stages. This is where the expertise of a lactation center comes into play. These specialized clinics are designed to offer guidance, education, and support to breastfeeding mothers.

Unraveling the Benefits of Breastfeeding

Health Advantages for Babies: Breast milk builds robust immune systems in babies, protecting them from a plethora of health issues, including obesity, asthma, and diabetes.

Reduced Risk of Postpartum Depression: Breastfeeding mothers have shown a lower propensity towards postpartum depression, contributing to improved maternal mental health.

Convenience: With breastfeeding, the hassle of sterilizing bottles or calculating formula quantities disappears. Your milk is always available, fresh, and at the right temperature.

Cost-Effective: By opting to breastfeed, you can substantially save on expenses related to formula and feeding paraphernalia.

Navigating Your Visit to a Lactation Center

Consultation with Experts: Engage in one-on-one discussions with lactation consultants – healthcare specialists dedicated to guiding you through the breastfeeding journey, from achieving the correct latch to resolving common issues.

Group Sessions: Participate in communal learning experiences that introduce you to the foundations of breastfeeding, including latching techniques and managing potential challenges.

Facilities for Pumping: For those times you need to express milk, lactation centers offer discrete and private pumping rooms.

Equipment Access: Whether you need to rent a breast pump or require specific breastfeeding tools, lactation centers have got you covered.

Finding the Right Lactation Center for You

Identifying a trusted lactation center can be as simple as seeking recommendations from your healthcare providers, including doctors, midwives, or local hospitals. Alternatively, an online search can direct you to reputed lactation centers in your vicinity.

Final Thoughts: The Gift of Breastfeeding and the Support Along the Way

Embracing the decision to breastfeed is commendable, and with the tailored guidance and support from a lactation center, the journey can be smoother and more fulfilling. To all aspiring and new breastfeeding mothers:

Start the breastfeeding journey soon after your baby’s arrival.

If obstacles arise, don’t hesitate to seek assistance from a lactation consultant.

Persistence pays off. The initial challenges of breastfeeding will evolve into a rewarding experience for both you and your baby.

The Center for Pediatric Medicine takes pride in offering a dedicated lactation center to guide you through every step of your breastfeeding journey. Our seasoned lactation consultants are ready to extend their expertise, ensuring you and your baby experience the benefits of breastfeeding. Reach out to us today and discover more about our offerings by visiting our website.

Meet the Author: Timothy McDermott
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Center for Pediatric Medicine is here for your pediatric needs 24.7, 365 days a year! We understand that your child may get sick outside of CPM’s normal office hours.

How does after-hours work:

  • Monday – Thursday: our offices will close at 9:00 pm. We then re-open at 8:30 am Friday.
  • Friday- our offices will close at 6:00 pm. We then re-open at 8:30 am Saturday.
  • Saturday- our office will close at 2:00 pm. We then re-open at 8:30 am Sunday.
  • Sunday- our office will close at 1:00 pm. We then re-open at 8:30 am Monday.

During the hours we are closed we are readily available to assist you with any urgent clinical concerns you may have.

You can call any of our office locations or 203-790-0822. You will be promoted with an after-hours message. If you select option 1 you will be connected with CPM’S after-hours answering service team. The after-hours team will gather all of your child’s information (Patient's first and last name, best contact number, and health care concern). This message will be sent to “Rainbow Babies” an experienced triage service that CPM uses to assist us with clinical after-hours calls. A trained triage nurse will call the patient back and provide the recommended clinical advice. If the triage nurse needs more assistance they will reach out to one of CPM’s on-call providers for the night. CPM’s on-call provider will call the patient directly and continue to evaluate your child over the phone. All phone call encounters are followed up with a call the next day from CPM’s triage department.

If it is a life-threatening emergency please call 911.

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