Will
you be breastfeeding your child?
Breastfeeding
is the most natural and nutritious way to encourage your child’s
development. Your milk is a unique combination of fats, sugars,
minerals, proteins, vitamins, and enzymes—customized
to promote your child’s growth. Nursing at the breast
enhances the bond between mother and child.
At
The Baby Place, our obstetrical staff, childbirth educators,
and lactation consultants offer information, education, and
supplies to make your breastfeeding experience as unique and
special as your child. A basic breastfeeding preparation class
is offered monthly for expectant parents.
For
more information, please call 373-6500.
Mid
Coast Hospital Lactation Consultation Services
The
Baby Place at Mid Coast Hospital is pleased to offer lactation
consultation services as a resource to nursing mothers of
the Greater Bath/Brunswick area.
Certified
Lactation Consultant Jerri Walker, RNC, IBCLC, has
been a consultant on breatfeeding for 10 years and a maternity
nurse for almost 20 years.She enjoys sharing her experience
with families and is committed to supporting your breastfeeding
efforts.
Jerri
is available for both inpatient and outpatient consultations,
as well as phone counseling. You may reach her Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Fridays at 373-6530.
Nursing
Mothers’ Tea
Jerri
is also coordinating The Baby Place’s monthly Nursing
Mothers’ Tea, a support group for nursing mothers and
their babies. Expectant mothers are welcome.
The
tea is a time for socializing with other new moms and their
newborns, and for establishing friendships and support systems.
Each month will feature a different topic of discussion related
to breastfeeding or child care.
The
tea is held the 1st Wednesday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m.
and the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 10-11:30 a.m. in
Mid Coast Hospital’s Café Conference Room, 123
Medical Center Drive, Brunswick.
For
more information about the teas, please call 373-6500.
Breastfeeding
Supplies
At the
Baby Place, we offer a full range of breastfeeding supplies
to make your experience more comfortable and enjoyable including
a variety of breast pumps.
For
more information, please call 373-6500.
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