Breastfeeding Support Services
Penn Ob/Gyn Care wants to help you to succeed
in breastfeeding. There are many services available
to assist you during your stay and after you return
home.
Hospital of the University
of Pennsylvania
Breastfeeding doesn’t come naturally
to every mother. Both mother and baby need to
learn the basics of breastfeeding to continue
a successful breastfeeding relationship. Penn
Ob/Gyn Care has lactation nurse specialists available
during your postpartum stay at the Hospital of
the University of Pennsylvania to help you overcome
common nursing difficulties.
Our lactation nurses provide assistance on a
variety of breastfeeding issues including latch-on
problems, engorgement, nipple care, breast milk
collection and storage and more. If needed, breast
pumps are available during your stay at the Hospital
and for monthly rental once you leave the Hospital.
Breastfeeding Warmline
After you leave the hospital, you can receive
additional breastfeeding assistance by calling
our breastfeeding warmline. The warmline is staffed
by lactation nurses who are available to answer
your questions and concerns about breastfeeding.
For more information, please call (215) 662-2361.
Pennsylvania Hospital
Solutions for
Women at Pennsylvania Hospital is a unique boutique
featuring specialty women's health, maternity
and breastfeeding support products. This one-stop-shop
offers a variety of distinct life-enhancing health
care items including: maternity and nursing bras,
abdominal supports, breast pumps, infant feeding
supplies, breastfeeding pillows, stools, bra
pads, nurser storage bags, personal sized breast
shields and more.
Breastfeeding Warmline
Call our warmline with any breastfeeding questions
or concerns. Experienced lactation consultants
are availble to assist you. For more information,
please call (215) 829-3644.
Breastfeeding Classes
The benefits and management of breastfeeding your baby will be discussed in this one-session class. You will learn how to avoid breastfeeding difficulties and gain the skills and confidence that will enable you to succeed. Family members are encouraged to attend to learn how to support your breastfeeding efforts. Fee: $35. For more information on childbirth and parent education classes, visit Penn Ob/Gyn Care at Pennsylvania Hospital.
Community Support
Services
Philadelphia area non-profit organizations
offering breastfeeding support, counseling and
educational information to women at no charge
include:
- Family Breastfeeding Association - Bucks County
(215) 785-1843
- La Leche League Pennsylvania (610) 666-0359
- New Jersey (856) 218-9218 or (908) 753-4887
- Nursing Mother’s Advisory Council (215)
572-8044
- Nursing Mother’s Network – western
suburbs (610) 626-0220
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Breastfeeding
Support
(215) 978-6100 ext. 22
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