At Brooklyn Birthing Center, we are committed to helping clients and their babies achieve a healthy start. We have developed an extensive lactation support program, and became a Baby-Friendly Designated Facility in 2016. This means we implement rigorous criteria established by the World Health Organization and UNICEF, which are summarized in the Ten Steps to Healthy Breastfeeding and detailed here.
Our Lactation Program includes the following services:
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- Comprehensive infant feeding education is integrated into your prenatal care. Our midwives will discuss the benefits (and common challenges) associated with lactation, address your questions and concerns, and review best practices. You will also have opportunities to meet with an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) during your pregnancy.
- We offer lactation classes for expecting parents. These classes are open to all expecting parents, whether or not you are a client of Brooklyn Midwifery Group.
- Lactation-friendly practices are the norm in our birthing suites. We practice rooming-in and skin-to-skin care. Our staff will help you position and latch your new baby, address any early challenges, and refer you to a lactation consultant if needed.
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