Breastfeeding Support Services
Breastfeeding supplies a superior source of nutrition of the infant and an opportunity for bonding between mother and child. Although breastfeeding is a natural process, assistance and evaluation by health care professionals can help assure a successful and enjoyable experience.
The Women's Center employs four board certified lactation consultants with backgrounds in LDR, Women's OR, Mother/Baby, Pediatrics and RNICU. They provide patient education, assist with breastfeeding initiation/problems and teach breastfeeding workshops for nursing staff and community.
Breastfeeding Support Services are provided by phone consults, office visits by appointment, pump rentals by appointment and inpatient visits by a lactation consultant. Families may also choose an outpatient visit by self or physician referral. A private, comfortable room is provided for one on one consultation to solve breastfeeding problems and reassure mothers. To make an appointment with a Lactation Consultant, please call (256) 265-7285.
Many breastfeeding support products are available for purchase in the Women's Center Boutique located at 120 Governors Drive.
Breastfeeding Class Cost: $35
For more information, please contact us at (256) 265-7296.
2013 Class Schedule
| Dates |
Day |
Time |
Location |
| Feb. 21 |
Thursday |
7 - 9 p.m. |
Madison |
| March 2 |
Saturday |
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
Huntsville |
| March 11 |
Monday |
6-8 p.m. |
Huntsville |
| April 4 |
Thursday |
7 - 9 p.m. |
Madison |
| April 13 |
Saturday |
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
Huntsville |
| April 15 |
Monday |
6-8 p.m. |
Huntsville |
| May 16 |
Thursday |
7 - 9 p.m. |
Madison |
| May 18 |
Saturday |
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
Huntsville |
| May 20 |
Monday |
6-8 p.m. |
Huntsville |
| June 27 |
Thursday |
7 - 9 p.m. |
Madison |
| June 29 |
Saturday |
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
Huntsville |
| July 1 |
Monday |
6-8 p.m. |
Huntsville |
| Aug. 10 |
Saturday |
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
Huntsville |
| Aug. 12 |
Monday |
6-8 p.m. |
Huntsville |
| Aug. 15 |
Thursday |
7 - 9 p.m. |
Madison |
| Sept. 21 |
Saturday |
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
Huntsville |
| Sept. 23 |
Monday |
6-8 p.m. |
Huntsville |
| Sept. 26 |
Thursday |
7 - 9 p.m. |
Madison |
| Nov. 2 |
Saturday |
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
Huntsville |
| Nov. 4 |
Monday |
6-8 p.m. |
Huntsville |
| Nov. 7 |
Thursday |
7 - 9 p.m. |
Madison |
| Dec. 7 |
Saturday |
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
Huntsville |
| Dec. 9 |
Monday |
6-8 p.m. |
Huntsville |
| |
|
|
|