Also known as: Newborn feeding; lactation services
Consultations are private and last from 30 to 90 minutes. Mothers may invite their husbands or partners and the baby's siblings to attend the appointments.
- Prenatal Consultations: A private appointment before the baby is born can help a pregnant woman prepare for successful breastfeeding and solve potential problems before they occur.
- Newborn Consults: Mothers and babies can meet privately with a lactation consultant to address specific breastfeeding questions. Techniques and detailed information are explained.
- Urgent Consults: Consultations are available at all stages of breastfeeding. Common concerns include slow weight gain, breast infections, and recurrent pain during feedings.
To schedule an appointment or for more information, please call:
- Providence St. Vincent Medical Center-Breastfeeding consultations: 503-216-4033
- Providence Portland Breastfeeding Clinic and Retail Store-Breastfeeding consultations: 503-215-6085
- Providence Newberg Medical Center-Breastfeeding consultations: 503-537-1400
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