"Let us guide you through the challenges and joys of breastfeeding"
Choosing to breastfeed your baby will bring you an experience that you will always cherish. Nursing Mothers' Support Services is committed to supporting women throughout their breastfeeding experience. We offer comprehensive educational and support services to nursing mothers, their babies, and families, before and after birth.
Our goal is to deliver optimal care to nursing infants and their mothers with consistent and evidence-based breastfeeding education and outreach. We offer a prenatal breast feeding class, taught by Janice Lessard, RN, IBCLC. We provide assistance to new mothers during their hospital stay (and follow-up visit, should they choose one). We also offer a Outpatient Lactation program.
Why See a Lactation Consultant?
To become informed before baby arrives regarding milk production and breastfeeding techniques
Difficulty nursing a previous baby
Flat or inverted nipples
Breast augmentation
Engorgement
Sore nipples
Baby with slow weight gain
Mother suspects an insufficient milk supply
Baby has difficulty suckling
Premature infant
Twins
Information on pumping and storing of milk when mother returns to work
Induced lactation / adoption
Other Lactation Services
Breastfeeding classes
Hospital / inpatient consultations
Breastfeeding help-line
Outpatient Lactation program
The Nursing Mothers' Store
Breast pump rental station
Other services including infant massage and belly casting
A breastfeeding helpline is available so you can call a Lactation Consultant 24 hours a day for suggestions or support with breastfeeding, seven days a week - (207) 283-7335.
Outpatient Lactation Program
Nursing Mothers' Support Services offers an Outpatient Lactation program, providing instruction, education and support for breastfeeding. We offer free lactation consultations, comprehensive follow-up visits and telephone advice for mothers with concerns about breastfeeding.
During your initial visit a Lactation Consultant will:
Obtain your baby’s weight
Observe you and your baby for a feeding session
Answer your questions
Offer possible solutions for any problems you are having
Suggest other resources
Work with you to develop a plan that meets your breastfeeding goals
Our certified Lactation Consultants communicate with your doctors and other key healthcare personnel to assure continuity of care and advice.
To schedule an appointment, please call: (207) 283-7335.
A breastfeeding helpline is available so you can call a Lactation Consultant 24 hours a day for suggestions or support with breastfeeding, seven days a week - (207) 283-7335.
The Nursing Mothers' Store
We provide breastfeeding products and pump rental services to help support your breastfeeding experience:
Medela Breastpumps
Symphony breastpump rental
Lactina breastpump rental
Pump in style advanced
Mim-electric breastpump
Products for nursing mothers:
Nursing foot stools
Over-the-shoulder baby holder slings
Avent products
Books
Soothies
Vehicle lighter adapters for Medela breastpumps
Breastpump parts
Call (207) 283-7335 for more information. |
