Summit Maternity Care Center
941-249-4915
Breastfeeding is the normal and natural way of feeding infants and young children. Breast milk is made specifically for human infants and children. Beginning your breastfeeding relationship in a positive way helps to ensure breastfeeding is a pleasant experience for both you and your baby. Breastfeeding should be easy and trouble free for most mothers.
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The large majority of mothers are perfectly capable of breastfeeding their babies exclusively for up to at least a year. Learning about breastfeeding during pregnancy and having a supportive birth team can make a major impact on you and your baby.
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Using a Certified Lactation Counselor as part of your birth team will help you to establish breastfeeding, build a bonding relationship with your baby, and help you to feel secure in the beginning stages and throughout your breastfeeding relationship.
Certified Lactation Counseling Services
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Prenatal Services Include:
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Breastfeeding classes and Education
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Support Throughout Pregnancy - Regular follow-up support by phone throughout pregnancy
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Preparation for breastfeeding, postpartum, and returning to work
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Education about breast pumps and how to choose one
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Postpartum Services Include:
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Support Directly after birth​​
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Evaluation and follow-up 24 hrs after birth
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Recognition and evaluation of tongue and lip ties
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Evaluation and follow-up in home at 2 weeks postpartum
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Continued phone support 24hrs a day 7 days a week for up to six weeks postpartum
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Support for mothers returning to work
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Support with expression of milk and pumping
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Continued follow up support by phone for the entirety of the breastfeeding relationship
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Breastfeeding classes and Education
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Support Throughout Pregnancy - Regular follow-up support by phone throughout pregnancy
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Preparation for breastfeeding, postpartum, and returning to work
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Education about breast pumps and how to choose one
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