Your breast milk is specially made for your baby. It’s not only full of nutrients but also packed with antibodies that protect your baby from illness and infection. Breastfeeding can lower your baby’s risk of asthma, allergies and obesity. It also builds a strong emotional bond between you and your baby.
But breastfeeding doesn’t always come easily - and that’s OK. Whether you choose to breastfeed, pump or use formula, the most important thing is that your baby is fed and loved. If you need help, Banner Health is here to support you every step of the way.
Banner Health offers personalized lactation support from International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs). These breastfeeding experts help with:
We also provide help if you’re returning to work and need to continue breastfeeding or pumping.
We offer day, evening and weekend breastfeeding classes and support groups before and after your baby is born. These sessions cover:
Our goal is to give you the tools and confidence to feed your baby in a way that works for you.
All of Banner Health’s labor and delivery nurses are trained in breastfeeding support. After your baby is born, we encourage skin-to-skin contact to help start the nursing process. If you need more help, our lactation consultants are available during your hospital stay and after you go home.
Banner Health can help you find the right breastfeeding tools and products. While in the hospital, you’ll have access to:
Once you’re home, we offer breast pump rentals. Many health insurance plans cover the cost of a breast pump or equipment rental - check with your provider to see what’s included.
If your baby is in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), you can still give them the benefits of breast milk. We provide:
Our NICU team will help you safely store, transport and deliver milk to your baby.
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