At Providence Holy Cross Medical Center we’re committed to helping you and your baby get off to the best start. Providence encourages and offers support for mothers who choose to breastfeed through the Lactation Education Program. Most women are able to breastfeed, but may need a little extra assistance to successfully establish breastfeeding.
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center is proud to offer comprehensive lactation support services including inpatient and outpatient lactation education.
Services include:
Inpatient Lactation Services — While you are in the hospital, your nurses will provide you with support and education to help you get breastfeeding off to a good start. They will assist you in latching and positioning your baby onto the breast, provide you with helpful breastfeeding information, as well as answer any questions. If special problems or concerns develop, lactation consultants are available by referral.
Lactation Phone Support — After you go home, if you are experiencing breastfeeding difficulties or have questions or concerns, you can call our lactation consultants. Often our lactation consultants can resolve many of your concerns over the telephone.
Outpatient Lactation Consultation — If your concerns cannot be resolved through phone support, we offer individual one-to-one appointments with our lactation consultants. Fees vary depending on services rendered.
Weekly Breastfeeding Support Group in Santa Clarita — This helps mothers learn more and enables them to share experiences with other mothers. Cost is $8 per session. No registration is required.
Lactation education is available at the Westfield Valencia Town Center Mall Fridays at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Community Room at 24201 W. Valencia Boulevard in Valencia.