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Lactation
Center
Services
Products
Gift registry
Support groups
Patient education materials
Hours and contact information
The Lactation
Center, located at the Womancare Center of UPMC Horizon, provides
consultation services for breastfeeding mothers and offers a variety
of breastfeeding products and supplies, which are available for
purchase.
Services
A certified
lactation consultant is available by appointment for a private,
one-hour outpatient consultation to answer questions and review
proper breastfeeding techniques.
The lactation
consultant also visits new mothers during their hospital stays to
assist with breastfeeding and answer questions.
Products
Some
of the products sold at the Lactation Center include:
- Medela breast
pumps (manual and electric)
- Nursing bras
(available in sizes up to 46 G)
- Disposable
antibacterial wipes
- Microwave
sterilization equipment
- Boppy nursing
pillows
- Breast pads
- Milk storage
and feeding supplies
The Lactation Center accepts cash, MasterCard, Visa,
American Express, and personal checks.
Gift
registry
The Lactation Center offers a gift registry for new and expectant
mothers to register for breastfeeding supplies. To start a gift
registry, call 724-347-4780, or stop in at the Womancare Center.
Support
groups
The Breastfeeding Support Group, designed to help breastfeeding
mothers, is held the second Tuesday of the month at the Womancare
Center and the third Wednesday of the month at the UPMC Horizon
Wellness Center. The group encourages breastfeeding moms to share
their experiences and offer suggestions, support, and encouragement
to their fellow mothers. A
certified lactation consultant is available during the support group.
Patient
education materials
The following patient education materials are designed for the breastfeeding
mother:
An
Easy Guide to Breastfeeding
Mastitis
(breast infection)
Breastfeeding
diet
Breastfeeding
and working
Breastfeeding
Your Baby: How Long Should You Do It?
Hours
and contact information
The Lactation Center is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. For more information, call 724-347-4780.
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