Meets 1st and 3rd Thursday at 4:00

Lactation Services

For one-on-one help with International Board Certified Lactation Consultants please call 559-624-2163 or 624-6012

Located at 400 W. Mineral King, Visalia, CA
Mother Baby Unit, 3rd floor of the Acequia Wing

Assitance with:

Latch difficulties
Slow weight gain
Baby not regained birth weight at 2 weeks
sore nipples
decrease milk supply
Severe engorement
Free Weight checks

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommend exclusive breastfeeding for at least the first 6 months from birth and beyond for as long as mutually desired by mother and child. But your baby benefits from any amount of breast-feeding you can do.

Benefits of Breastfeeding

For Baby

Breast milk is the most complete form of nutrition for infants. A mother's milk has just the right amount of fat, sugar, water, and protein that is needed for a baby's growth and development.
As a result, breastfed infants grow exactly the way they should. This may result in being less overweight later in life.
Premature babies do better when breastfed compared to premature babies who are fed formula.
Breastfed babies score slightly higher on IQ tests, especially babies who were born prematurely.

For Mom

Nursing uses up extra calories, making it easier to lose the pounds of pregnancy. It also helps the uterus to get back to its original size and lessens any bleeding a woman may have after giving birth.
Breastfeeding lowers the risk of breast and ovarian cancers, and possibly the risk of hip fractures and osteoporosis after menopause.
Breastfeeding makes your life easier. It saves time and money. You do not have to purchase, measure, and mix formula. There are no bottles to warm in the middle of the night!
Breastfeeding can help a mother to bond with her baby. Physical contact is important to newborns and can help them feel more secure.

Find more at www.womenshealth.gov.

Sign up for breastfeeding class:

Get answers to your breastfeeding questions

Presentation Topics:

Importance of Breastfeeding
How Breastfeeding Works
Latching on and Positioning
When to Feed Your Baby
How Much Is Enough?
Breast Care
Breastfeeding Lifestyle

Cost of Formula vs. Breastfeeding:

1/3 Can Formula-Powdered (Daily)	$4.67
2 1/3 Cans Formula-Powdered (Weekly)	$32.62
121 Cans Formula-Powdered (First Year)	$1694.00
Additional Supplies (Bottles, Nipples, Etc)	$300.00
Tax (7.375%)	$147.00

Total Cost of Formula Subtotal	$2141.00
Breastfeeding nursing supplies and additional food for mom	- $350.00

Breastfeeding vs. Formula for the First Year
Total Savings	$1791.00

*Source: www.schsa.org

**Based on volume of 30 ounces per day and retail prices in Stanislaus County (2/05) without program assistance (WIC or other).

Classes include information on:

Practice periods for breastfeeding positions.
Support for friends and family with tips on how they can make your breastfeeding experience a success.
Video with information regarding latch on technique and how to calm a fussy baby.
Tips on how to prevent breastfeeding problems like sore nipples, low milk supply and many others.

Where can I get professional support?

To make appointment for one-on-one lactation consulation call the Paradise House at (559) 624-6012.

Assistance with:

Breastfeeding concerns
Latch difficulties
Slow weight gain
Baby not regained birth weight at 2 weeks
Sore nipples
Decrease milk supply
Severe engorgment
Medications and breastfeeding
Adopted babies
Weight checks
Assistance by phone