Lactation Center
Spartanburg Regional lactation consultants are available to offer services and support to assist you with all of your breastfeeding needs and concerns. Pump instructions, group luncheon, phone consults, weight checks and the first 15 minutes of any outpatient visit are free. The Center offers breastfeeding supplies, pump and scale rentals and nursing bras. It's conveniently located on the third floor of Montgomery Tower at Spartanburg Regional and open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Services
- Inpatient support
- Prenatal Breast Assessment (by appointment)
- Prenatal breastfeeding class
- Outpatient services (by appointment)
- Phone consults for all lactating mothers
- Weight checks (by appointment)
- Table for Two support group luncheon
Lactation Items
- Medela Pump In Style® pumps/accessories
- Medela nursing bras
- Pump rentals–hospital grade Medela pumps
- Baby weigh scale rentals
- Specialty items to help with breastfeeding needs
Expert Advice for Breastfeeding Needs
- Poor latch-on
- Positioning
- Ineffective suck
- Yeast
- Overactive letdown
- Decreased milk supply
- Food allergies
- Weaning
- NICU babies
- Breast surgery
- Sore nipples
- Supplementation
- Engorgement
- Mastitis
- Working mothers
- Poor weight gain
- Nutrition
- Twins or triplets
- Adoptive mothers
- Special situations
Breastfeeding Services
We have two International Board Certified lactation consultants (IBCLC) to help with all of your breastfeeding needs. An International Board-Certified lactation consultant is a healthcare professional who specializes in the clinical management of breastfeeding. Many women attempt to breastfeed but wean early due to problems they face. IBCLC’s work to prevent and solve breastfeeding problems to help create a positive experience for both mother and baby. They are available for patients in the hospital five days a week and some weekends. Once you are home, the breast-feeding phone line is available seven days a week. All calls will be returned within 24 hours.
- Debbie Costello, RN, IBCLC
- Linda Weaver, RN, IBCLC
Call 864-560-2297 to speak with a consultant.