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Breastfeeding

Support and answers for nursing parents — from the first latch through everyday questions.

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Breastfeeding is a natural process, but it can also come with a learning curve for both parent and baby. Below are practical, parent-friendly resources to help you feel more confident in those early days and weeks — and to answer the questions that tend to come up along the way.

Topics include getting started and finding a comfortable latch, recognizing the signs that your baby is getting enough milk, and keeping a simple feeding record during your baby's first week. You will also find guidance on caring for your breasts, questions about vitamins and water, and what to consider when a nursing parent is ill and needs to take medication.

Every family's feeding journey is different. If you have concerns about feeding, your milk supply, or your baby's weight gain, our care team and your child's pediatrician are here to help — and can connect you with additional lactation support when it's needed.

Topics

  • Breastfeeding your baby: getting started
  • How do I know my baby is getting enough milk?
  • Breastfeeding record for baby's first week
  • Caring for your breasts
  • Vitamins
  • Water
  • When a nursing mother is ill and needs to take medications

Questions About Your Child’s Health?

These resources are for general education and don’t replace medical advice. For anything specific to your child, our care team is here to help — text or call us.

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Text or call us at

(772) 569-3212

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Monday to Friday, 8 am to 12 pm and 1 pm to 5 pm. Closed 12 to 1. After hours, call and our nurse line will help.

Holiday hours: Closed Thu Nov 26 and Fri Nov 27 for Thanksgiving. Open until noon on Thu Dec 24 for Christmas Eve. Closed Fri Dec 25 for Christmas Day.

For an emergency, call 911.