Breastfeeding Support Program

Breastfeeding your newborn can be a wonderful and fulfilling bonding experience, but it can also be challenging. Our lactation consultants are here to help so you and your baby can thrive.

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Global recognition 

 

At Atlantic Health System maternity centers, we offer globally recognized breastfeeding support. All four of our maternity centers are deemed Baby-Friendly Designated birth facilities by Baby-Friendly USA and both Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center have each received the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Care Award. This recognition is given to programs worldwide that provide ongoing breastfeeding education for their maternity center nurses and offer projects that promote, protect and support breastfeeding.

 

 

Expert breastfeeding help

 

All our certified lactation consultants are registered nurses with years of experience helping new moms breastfeed their babies. Our lactation specialists provide a wide range of services. They can help with:

  • Breastfeeding classes and individual instruction before and after your baby is born.
  • Assistance with breastfeeding while you and your baby are in the hospital.
  • Counseling over the phone or during office hours after you and your baby have been discharged.
  • Renting or buying electric breast pumps and supplies.
  • Help for working mothers.

Join a breastfeeding support class or group

Sign up for an Atlantic Health System breastfeeding support class or group near you.

Award-winning care

We’re proud to say Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center have each received the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Care Award.