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At Northside Hospital, we want to support your decision to breastfeed. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for your baby’s first six months.
“Without the practical help and emotional support of the Northside Lactation Consultants, I would have given up breastfeeding after two weeks. They gave me a range of workable strategies and were always encouraging, capable and knowledgeable.”
-Grateful New Mom
Northside Hospital Gwinnett is a Baby-Friendly® designated facility, meaning we have successfully implemented the Baby-Friendly criteria as outlined by the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative.
As a Baby-Friendly® facility, Gwinnett Women's Pavilion is committed to fostering and nurturing a positive breastfeeding environment and experience right from the start. Through education, support and assistance, we work to ensure breastfeeding success for all. To learn more about this designation and the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, visit babyfriendlyusa.org.
Talk with other new moms about successes and struggles you may be facing with breastfeeding.
The Mom-Me Connection allows nursing mothers a weekly opportunity to connect, give and receive support and problem solve breastfeeding issues. A Certified Breastfeeding Consultant will be present to answer questions.
Topics include: building and maintaining milk supply, feeding at night, preparing for back to work, etc. Open to moms and their babies (birth-6months).
The Lactation Club allows nursing mothers a weekly opportunity to connect, give and receive support and problem solve breastfeeding issues. Our FREE in-person support group meets every Monday (except holidays) at 11 am at Northside Hospital Gwinnett,100 Medical Center Blvd, Building 100, Suite 115, Classroom A. For more information, call 678-312-4743 or 678-376-3215.
We offer a Breastfeeding for Expectant Parents class and a Breastfeeding and Baby Essentials Combo class. We also offer a FREE online breastfeeding class which allows you complete a self-paced online course at your convenience.
You will learn:
Download the Breastfeeding Log
To register for a class:
Moms say and studies show, following these recommendations while you are in the hospital will give you confidence and peace of mind when you return home.
Breastfeeding is often a learned skill. Before you leave the hospital, our staff can provide you with the knowledge and assistance to help you and your baby enjoy the rewards of breastfeeding.
If you have a question after you've already gone home from the hospital, just give us a call and one of our certified lactation consultants can help you over the phone. You can schedule an outpatient consultation or appointment to purchase a breast pump. Breast pump rentals may also be available at some campuses.
