Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is a learned art. Whatever you decide, the nursing staff will help you be comfortable feeding your baby.
Sutter Medical Center of Santa Rosa is dedicated in supporting and assisting you and your breastfeeding family.
We provide the following services:
Before you deliver:
- Prenatal Breastfeeding Class
This course is included in the 7-week prenatal series and is also available as a single class. It is for those who are planning to breastfeed and would like the most current information about preparation, positioning, fathers' roles, prevention of sore nipples and much more.
- A Board Certified Lactation Consultant can assist you in all aspects of breastfeeding.
Our Women's Health Resource Center offers the following services:
- Weekly Postpartum Breastfeeding Workshop
- Breast Pump Rentals
- Breast Pump Sales and Breastfeeding Supplies
For more information on breastfeeding go to Sutter Health's www.babies.sutterhealth.org website.