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Lactation Services
 The Women and Children’s center now offers a comprehensive lactation program, including education, individual consultations and breast pump rental. Lactation consultants and RNs are available to provide breastfeeding support during your hospital stay. After discharge, consultations are available by appointment to help with any breastfeeding questions or concerns. Please call 970-479-6455 (MILK).
Breastfeeding Class
This 1½ hour class is designed to help pregnant women learn the techniques and possible challenges of breastfeeding. Topics include the benefits of breastfeeding, positioning, latch-on, establishing your milk supply, how to know if baby is getting enough milk, pumping, returning to work, and much, much more! It is best to take this class a month prior to your due date and after any childbirth classes. Fathers are also encouraged to attend. Use our Education Calendar to find dates for all Women & Childrens' Center classes. Breastfeeding Benefits
Breastfeeding provides many health benefits for both the mother and her baby. The American Academy of Pediatrics, World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control, and many other professional organizations recommend exclusive breastfeeding for at least six months or longer. Here at VVMC, we are supportive of breastfeeding and encourage skin-to-skin as well as feeding on demand while rooming-in with your baby. Some health benefits for the mom include decreased risk for breast and ovarian cancers, osteoporosis, and often an quicker return to pre-pregnancy weight. Breastfeeding benefits for baby include fewer respiratory, ear, and urinary tract infections; easier digestion; fewer allergies; and decreased risk of obesity. Breastfeeding Pump Rentals
Families can rent VVMC's "Symphony" Breastpump by Medela. Symphony is Medela's latest innovation in hospital-grade electric double pumps. With breakthrough 2-Phase Expression pumping, Symphony is proven to reduce pumping time through faster let-down and milk flow and remove as much milk as a breastfeeding baby. For information regarding breast pump rentals, please call 970-479-6455 (MILK). Online Breastfeeding Information & Support Services
www.marchofdimes.com
www.womenshealth.gov
www.llli.org
www.text4baby.org
www.thenewbornchannel.com
www.kellymom.com
Lactation Services
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