Many studies have shown that breastfeeding is best for mother and baby. From a reduction in the risk of certain cancers for women to an increase in children’s immune systems, breastfeeding is a win-win for many moms and babies.
Benefits for mom:
Benefits for baby:
For more recommendations on infant feeding, visit the American Academy of Pediatrics’ informative online article here.
In addition, each of our maternity units at Southcoast Health offers the services of trained and certified lactation consultants in Fall River and New Bedford, MA. These are nurses whose job is to promote breastfeeding and educate and assist moms to achieve success in their efforts.
Southcoast is proud to host Baby Café, a friendly and comfortable drop-in session for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers to learn more about breastfeeding. Mothers can relax, share tips and techniques, and socialize with other moms. Peer support and one-on-one help from specially trained health professionals is available, including professional lactation support.
The Baby Café program is led locally by our Southcoast Lactation Team as a free service for pregnant mothers in our community.
Call 508-973-7308 for dates & times!
| Baby Café – Center for Women’s Health |
| Tuesdays, 10:30am to 12:30pm 300B Faunce Corner Rd. Dartmouth, MA |
Wednesdays, 10:30am-12:30pm People Incorporated 4 South Main St. Fall River, MA Enter at 21 Bedford St. and park at 60 Bedford St. prior to mechanics bank. Ring buzzer for Group room 1. |
| Fridays, 10:30am – 12:30pm 300B Faunce Corner Rd. Dartmouth, MA |
To speak with a lactation consultant, call:
Charlton Memorial Hospital — 508-973-6455
St. Luke’s Hospital — 508-997-6455
To register for a breastfeeding class, call:
Charlton Memorial Hospital — 508-973-7308
St. Luke’s Hospital — 508-973-5445
Southcoast Health works with moms in Fall River, New Bedford and surrounding areas to offer breastfeeding resources like the Baby Café.
Southcoast Health é um sistema de saúde sem fins lucrativos, caritativo e baseado na comunidade, com múltiplos pontos de acesso, que oferece uma continuidade integrada de serviços de saúde em todo o sudeste de Massachusetts e Rhode Island.
