Breastfeeding Support

We offer breastfeeding support and guidance to women with breastfeeding questions, feeding difficulties, or other concerns related to breastfeeding.

Request an Appointment

For Obstetrics and Gynecology related requests:

1-319-356-2294

For all other requests:: 1-800-777-8442

Our experts specialize in the clinical management of breastfeeding and are dedicated to helping new and experienced mothers, pregnant or postpartum, who have questions or concerns regarding breastfeeding or pumping.

Supportive Activities Include:

Evaluation of latch and milk intake
Help with increasing milk supply
Management of breast refusal
Evaluation of nipple and breast pain
Treatment of plugged ducts, engorgement, mastitis and sore nipples
Evaluation of tongue
Management for slow weight gain
Support for complex breastfeeding issues
Breastfeeding twins, triplets
Weaning from breastfeeding
Breastfeeding while ill, hospitalized, or on medications
Low milk supply/restarting milk supply

We Also Provide:

Education about pumping and breastfeeding when returning to work or school
Education about the benefits of breast milk and breastfeeding basics, including: how the breast makes milk, positioning, latching, and how to tell if baby is getting enough to eat.

If you would have general questions about breastfeeding, please call 1-319-356-2294.

Breastfeeding Classes

We offer breastfeeding classes to help prepare and educate you about breastfeeding. Register here.

Mother's Milk Bank of Iowa

Established in 2002, the mission of the Mother’s Milk Bank of Iowa is to improve the health of infants across the United States by providing pasteurized donor human milk to families and hospitals who need it. Learn more about the Mother's Milk Bank of Iowa.