Breastfeeding
Services and Supplies for Nursing Moms in Philadelphia
If you've chosen to breastfeed baby, there are local resources to help you prepare to breastfeed and provide you with the knowledge and supplies you'll need. Expectant Mother's Guide can help nursing mothers explore options in buying or renting a breast pump, lactation consultants, nursing bras and apparel stores and other services for new mothers and their nursing infants in Philadelphia.
Away Baby Essentials
A breastfeeding specialist is always available to help you choose the right breast pump for your lifestyle and budget. Additionally, our home visits by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant are available at affordable rates.
701 E. Marshall Street
West Chester, PA 19380
610-431-5000
The Chester County Hospital
The Hospital supports your choice to breastfeed. Lactation Consultants are available on the Maternity Unity to provide new mothers with breastfeeding assistance and education on feeding patterns, proper latch, and pumping and milk storage.
Bryn Mawr Hospital
Lankenau Hospital
Paoli Hospital
Riddle Memorial Hospital
1-866-CALL-MLH (225-5654)
Main Line Health Hospitals
Lactation support services for breastfeeding moms is available at Bryn Mawr, Lankenau and Paoli Hospitals. Breastfeeding support services include prenatal nipple exams, prenatal breastfeeding classes, inpatient consults to solve breastfeeding problems, phone support after discharge, and hands-on consults to identify and solve breastfeeding problems at home.
Michaela (Mickey) Kent RN, BSN - Lactation Consultant
I am a private practice lactation consultant serving nursing mothers in and around Philadelphia. Services include prenatal or postpartum assessment, observation of breastfeeding techniques, anatomically challenged infants, breastfeeding plans for multiples and preemies in the NICU, and tandem nursing. Home, hospital or office visits are available.
Serving the Philadelphia Area
610-644-1379
NewBorn Concepts
NewBorn Concepts supports nursing mothers through breastfeeding check-ups from a lactation consultant post partum at your home or office, telephone support, and classes such as Postnatal Breastfeeding, Returning to Work and Breastfeeding, or Starting Solids. Contact us with your questions and concerns about latch, breast milk production or infant weight gain.
Nurture
In addition to carrying breast pumps, pump accessories and nursing apparel, Nurture offers a breastfeeding support group facilitated by a lactation consultant. Discussions include breastfeeding baby, burping, sleeping, gas and colic. This is a free class offering; no registration necessary.
Yoga Child Studio
Our Zen and the Art of Breastfeeding class is a preparatory course for expectant mothers and new mothers alike. Learn breastfeeding 101 and the basics for a good foundation of your nursing relationship. Discover common breastfeeding myths and holistic solutions to common problems with latch, milk production and more.
