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Breastfeeding provides your baby with a strong nutritional start and helps with emotional development. Breast milk is an easily digested, perfectly matched nutrition source filled with antibodies that protect against infection. Breastfeeding also promotes bonding and contributes to a special, loving relationship with your newborn.
Some mothers find breastfeeding more difficult than they expected, however most difficulties can be overcome with instruction and guidance.
The Lactation Center at St. Luke's Hospital is a resource for all mothers who choose to breastfeed. Staffed by certified lactation consultants, the Center provides education and support for a successful breastfeeding experience. The Center's lactation consultants are available to provide one-on-one care for mothers during their hospital stay. The Center also offers a variety of services for before and after childbirth.
Private Consultations
Private consultations at the Center are available. A private consultation is recommended for mothers who:
- Want individual instruction on positioning and other techniques
- Experience continued soreness after following suggested remedies
- Have an infant who is not gaining weight or is having trouble latching on
There is a charge of $45 per hour for private consultations. St. Luke's will provide you with a form you may submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.
For bra fittings or private consultations, please call 314-205-6378 to schedule an appointment.
Breastfeeding Class
The Lactation Center at St. Luke's offers monthly breastfeeding classes for expectant mothers. The class reviews breastfeeding techniques and is ideal for new mothers or as a refresher course. Participants learn how to recognize, manage and prevent potential problems that may arise during breastfeeding. For a complete listing of classes, please click here or call 314-205-6906 for more information.
The La Leche League of Chesterfield-West County meets at St. Luke's hospital on the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the East Medical Office Building.
Balancing Act
This class offers support for women who continue breastfeeding after going back to work or becoming more active. This class includes video, group discussion and practice using breast pumps. CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED. HUSBANDS OR SIGNIFICANT OTHERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. For more information or to register please click here.
Telephone Consultations
Occasionally, questions about breastfeeding will arise after leaving the hospital or while applying the techniques learned in class. St. Luke's lactation consultants are available by phone to answer these questions. If a problem seems too complex for telephone counseling, the consultant may suggest a visit to the Center.
Contact Information
The Lactation Center is staffed by a certified lactation consultant from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Outside of these hours, please leave a message and a lactation consultant will return your call. If you are experiencing serious symptoms, please contact your physician. For more information, please call the Lactation Center at 314-205-6378.
Breastfeeding Equipment
The Lactation Center offers breast pumps for rent or purchase. The lactation consultants at the Center are available to help mothers select the pump that best meets their needs. The Center also offers a variety of breastfeeding items for purchase, including several styles of bras and nursing pads, nursing pillows and milk storage bags, coolers and cases.
Please see below for a full list of available products.
Pumps and Accessories
Pump In Style breastpump
Basic Pump In Style breastpump (does not include tubing)
Pump In Style Advance
Pump In Style Special Edition
Single Deluxe
Swing Pump
Harmony Hand Pump
Symphony Pump Kit
Car adapter
Pumping Free attachment kit-hands-free pumping
Quick clean wipes
Quick clean microsteam bags
Rental Pumps
Symphony
Replacement Parts for Pumps
Tubing
Valve offsets
Membrane discs
Breast shields
Breast shields (personal fit)
Breast Milk Storage
Disposable bags (20- or 50-count packages)
Specialty Feeding Products
Starter SNS
Breast shields
Nursing Bras and Tank Tops
Medela
Bravado
Fancy Free
Assorted styles and colors
Breast Care Products
Washable bra pads
Disposable bra pads
Breast shells
PureLan ointment
Hydrogel dressings
Breastfeeding Book
Breastfeeding Guide by Amy Spangler
Other Products
Nursing pillow
Nesting pillow
Miracle Blanket
"Happiest Baby on the Block" Products
Happiest Baby on the Block, book and DVD, by Dr. Harvey Karp
White noise CD
For more information call 314-205-6378
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