Lactation Support
Breastfeeding a newborn can be a very important thing for a mother and her baby.  With breastfeeding comes reduced risk of asthma, childhood diabetes, ear infections, respiratory and digestive problems in babies, to name a few.  Continued research has explored and studied breastfed infants into adulthood.  The results are astonishing.  Breastfeeding has shown to reduce the incidence of all the following diseases:
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Insulin-dependent Diabetes Mellitus
  • Childhood Cancers (such as Lymphoma, Hodgkin's 
        Disease and Leukemia)
  • Obesity
  • Respiratory Ailments
  • Ear Infections                                                        
  • SIDS

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    Jenny Kubacki, RN
    Board Certified Lactation Consultant

    Women who breastfeed receive health benefits also, such as reduced risks of:

    • Osteoporosis
    • Premenopausal Breast Cancer
    • Ovarian Cancer
    • Anemia

    Breastfeeding also helps the body recover from pregnancy and saves money.

    As a pregnant woman, it would be helpful for you to take a breastfeeding course before your baby is born.  While breastfeeding is one of the most natural experiences in life, it is also a learned art.  It is an act that may or may not present certain obstacles.  As a lactation consultant, I can assist you in preparation for breastfeeding before your baby arrives through the time you or your baby choose to wean.  Breastfeeding is a process and some mothers and babies need assistance in the beginning with problems such as latching on to the breast properly and conformable positioning, while other mother/baby dyads experience obstacles and questions regarding pumping the breast, mother going back to work and weaning.  Whatever the breastfeeding
    challenges may be, I as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant can help by giving mothers the tools they need to overcome them.

    What is a Lactation Consultant?
    Lactation Consultants are specialists trained to help mothers and babies with lactating difficulties, painful nursing, low milk production and inadequate infant weight gain.

    How long should I breastfeed?
    It is recommended that breastfeeding continue from birth to 12 months (according to the American Academy of Pediatrics).

    What program does HMC offer?
    HMC's program is designed to teach new mothers the fundamentals of lactation as well as support their efforts to learn how to feed their babies.

    • A breastfeeding course for expectant mothers.
    • Instruction and support following delivery.
    • Information and instruction on breastfeeding aids and equipment.