Breastfeeding Classes & Support

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The Birthplace employs two lactation consultants and two RNs who are International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) to help expectant and new moms feel comfortable with breastfeeding. All staff at The Birthplace are also trained to help support moms with lactation needs and questions. Moms who deliver at The Birthplace should expect on-going support during their hospital stay, a follow-up phone call when they leave the hospital and another call two weeks later to discuss how things are going. 

Free prenatal breastfeeding classes are offered monthly at FSLH. To register, or for any questions about breastfeeding, call (315) 624-6090. The Lactation Consultant and IBCLC RNs are also available for outpatient appointments at the hospital. Anyone with breastfeeding questions or concerns can call FSLH’s Lactation Office at (315) 624-6090.

Free Monthly Breastfeeding Classes

Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare, home of “The Birthplace,” offers FREE monthly breastfeeding classes for expectant parents who have chosen or are considering breastfeeding.

The classes, taught by Faxton St. Luke’s Healthcare’s Certified Lactation Consultant, will cover topics including:

• Benefits of Breastfeeding
  Breastfeeding is not just a healthy choice, it’s also economical. By choosing to breastfeed your baby you’re saving more than $1,000 the first year.
• Production of Breastmilk
• Nutrition During Lactation
• Returning to W ork
• Everything You Need to Know About Breast Pumps

Common breastfeeding concerns will be addressed and resource information will be available. Please bring a doll or stuffed animal for positioning practice.

Fathers are encouraged to attend!

Classes are held in the Allen-Calder Conference Room 3,4 &5 (ground level of St. Luke’ s Campus).

For more information or to register for classes, please call Judy Hatfield, RNC, IBCLC, at (315) 624-6762.