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 Recognizing
the extraordinary health benefits breastfeeding provides to mothers and
babies, Southern Regional Medical Center is pleased to encourage mothers
in their desire to breastfeed their babies. For moms, breastfeeding
means there is less bleeding and the uterus returns to pre-pregnant size
quicker so she will lose weight quicker. It is also associated with a
decrease in breast and ovarian cancer. In addition, a hormone is
released during breastfeeding that promotes relaxation. For baby it
means there is less chance for allergies and illness, better teeth and
jaw development, and he or she receives nutritionally perfect, easy to
digest, readily available nourishment.
Although imagined to be instinctive, breastfeeding is a learned skill.
Often times information, assistance, and a great deal of support are
helpful for the experience to be successful. We provide
information and ongoing assistance for establishing and maintaining a
satisfying nursing relationship. We offer professional yet personal
breastfeeding education and support.
Our Lactation Center is staffed by Registered Nurses who are all also
International Board Certified Lactation Consultants. Lactation
Consultants are healthcare professionals with skills and advanced
training in breastfeeding management. They focus on the needs of the
nursing couple and are committed to promoting positive breastfeeding
experiences.
The Lactation Center at Southern Regional Medical Center offers a range
of services including:
- Hospital Visits
Bedside assistance to help mother and baby to get off to a good
start.
- Outpatient Visits
Offered to assist if problems arise once leaving the hospital.
Visits are on an appointment only basis and charges may apply.
- Breastpump Rental and Sales
Electric breast pumps are available for both rental and
purchase. The Lactation Center has many other products available for
purchase to support your breastfeeding goal. Please feel free to ask
about shells, storage bottles, micro steam bags, etc. These supplies
are ideal for mothers of premature infants or those with special
needs, or when mothers return to work.
- Breastfeeding Classes
Designed to offer sound breastfeeding information and the “how
to’s” of getting started. Call HealthCall at (770)541-1111 for class
times and to register or click
here to view more information.
- Breastfeeding Warmline
Phone assistance should you have questions or problems. The
Lactation Center phone number is (770)991-8014. Please keep in mind
that our Lactation Consultants are commonly out on the floor seeing
our inpatients or assisting with outpatient consults. If no one is
available at the time of your call, please leave a message they will
get back to you as quickly as possible.
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