Breastfeeding Program
Inpatient Consultation
Our board-certified lactation consultants will give you help and guidance on how to get off to a good start after the birth of your baby as well as give you whatever additional support you may need before you leave the hospital.
Outpatient Consultation
While breastfeeding may be natural, it isn't always simple. That's why Mount Carmel offers breastfeeding support after you go home from the hospital, too. If you need a little more hands-on help with latch or are experiencing challenges such as nipple pain or low milk supply, our outpatient lactation consultants will evaluate and individually tailor recommendations to help you overcome them in a very helpful, private consultation. And the nominal cost for these personal services is typically covered by insurance.
Mount Carmel's outpatient breastfeeding services are available at the Breastfeeding Center located at Mount Carmel St. Ann's.
Breastfeeding Services Include:
- Breastfeeding classes
- Pre- and Post-feeding weight checks
- Comfortable latch and positioning
- Infant feeding concerns
- Milk supply concerns
- Nipple or breast pain
- Return to work planning
- Breast pumping guidance
- Breast pump rental
- Prenatal consults
- Free support group
- Free Breastfeeding Helpline, 614-234-MILK
In-Person Breastfeeding Support Groups
Mount Carmel offers weekly breastfeeding support groups. Join one of our board certified lactation consultants as she offers you a chance to learn, ask questions, get good advice and share your breastfeeding experiences with other moms in a private, nurturing environment. Babies are welcome.
For more information, call 614-234-MILK (6455), or view all of our available classes here.
Tuesdays
10:30 - 11:30 AM at Mount Carmel St. Ann's Breastfeeding Center located on the first floor of the maternity pavilion
Mount Carmel St. Ann's Breastfeeding Center
The Mount Carmel Breastfeeding Center offers comprehensive breastfeeding support for new moms after they return home from the hospital. Our center’s board certified lactation consultants offer comfort and instruction to moms and babies that might need more help, including prenatal consultations, breastfeeding assistance, advice and instruction, newborn weight checks and so much more.
If you have questions or concerns about breastfeeding, pumping or storing milk; returning to work or medication, or if you would like to schedule an outpatient consult or free bra fitting, our lactation consultants are just a phone call away at 614-234-MILK (6455).