Breastfeeding Support

Breast milk gives your baby a healthy start. It has all the right nutrients, at the right temperature, and protects your baby’s health. Our IBCLC certified lactation consultants can help you and your baby have a successful experience.

We provide:

• Assessments and daily help while you’re at the Birth Place

• ​On-call help and advice after you go home

• Outpatient Consultation (These services are by appointment only. Appointments can be scheduled by calling (603) 577-2560.)

• Monthly breastfeeding classes 

• Lending Library 

• Helpline: (603) 281-6141

Tips and Suggestions

Consider breastfeeding. It's a wonderful gift for you and your baby. Here are some helpful suggestions.

• Skin-to-skin contact is important for all babies and mothers. The CDC and World Health Organization recommend holding your baby skin-to-skin for 30 minutes shortly after birth.  There are many benefits. Babies stay warmer, cry less and feed better. Mothers relax and feel calm. Skin-to-skin contact helps create connection and comfort.
• Hand Expression of breastmilk, without using a pump, is a helpful skill to practice after birth. Watch this video and see this handout for instructions.
• ​Good latch creates comfort for you and your baby. Watch this video for an example of a good latch. If latching is not comfortable, ask us for help.
• ​More information including a video about breast massage for full breasts, engorgement, hand expression, and lumps.

1. Babies feed 8 or more times each day
2. Babies have yellow golden mustard like bowel movements by 5 - 7 days of life
3. Mothers are comfortable with breastfeeding

• About Women's Health
• American Academy of Pediatrics
• Breastfeeding Made Simple 
• Medication and Breastfeeding/Pregnancy information
• La Leche League International
• NH WIC Food and Nutrition Services 
• World Health Organization

• Rebecca Pockl, BSN, RN, IBCLC, Coordinator
• Carol Yacco, ADN, RN, IBCLC, CCE
• Suzanne Parodi, RN, IBCLC