Marshfield Clinic Health System offers lactation services staffed by International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) and Certified Lactation Counselors, who educate you on breastfeeding and work with you to overcome breastfeeding difficulties.
Choosing how to feed your baby is an important decision that has life-long effects for you and your baby. What you have seen and learned about infant feeding from your family and friends is likely to influence your attitude and perceptions.
Whether you definitely plan to breastfeed or you are uncertain, the research is clear.
Your milk is the best milk for your baby, and it is the ideal first food for your baby for the first several months. That is why Marshfield Clinic Health System recommends breastfeeding.
Lactation services
Lactation services include, but are not limited to:
- Prenatal education that explains normal behaviors to expect from breastfeeding babies.
- Initial assessment at the hospital.
- Care coordination with other health care providers as needed.
- Follow-ups prior to discharge from the hospital.
- Assistance with position and latch-on challenges.
- Assistance with potential milk supply challenges.
- Assistance with concerns about infant intake and weight gain.
- Education and assistance with breast pumps. Contact your insurance company before delivery to check coverage.
- Assessment and management of breast and nipple problems, such as engorgement, sore nipples, breast pain, mastitis, breast augmentation and reductions.
- Addressing return-to-work issues.
- Addressing weaning issues.
- Finding support groups in your area.
- Ongoing assessments following discharge.
Note: Please check with your Health System location about their lactation services offerings.
Lactation Services Locations
Lactation Services are available at the following Marshfield Clinic Health System locations:
- Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield
- Marshfield Medical Center-Beaver Dam
- Marshfield Medical Center-Eau Claire
- Marshfield Medical Center-Rice Lake
- Marshfield Medical Center-River Region at Stevens Point
- Marshfield Medical Center-Weston
Pediatric Lactation Service
All breastfeeding families receive a complimentary visit with an IBCLC at their first pediatric visit after hospital discharge,
only available in Marshfield and Stevens Point. At this appointment, families can get their questions answered and have any concerns addressed. Lactation Consultants work closely with providers in a collaborative approach to assure your baby is receiving the best possible care.
Outpatient Services
A lactation consult is planned for all mothers and babies in the hospital. However, follow-up care can be just as important. Contact your
women’s health provider or
pediatric provider to schedule lactation services during a future appointment. Note: Not all Health System locations offer outpatient services.
Breastfeeding Education
Our prenatal and breastfeeding education classes are a great way to prepare for breastfeeding.
Note: Please check with your Health System location about their lactation class offerings.
