Breastfeeding Café
Breastfeeding is a wonderful way for new mothers to nurture their baby’s growth and development. Most mothers can successfully breastfeed, and our team is here to help.
While you and your baby are patients at the MVHS, our dedicated team of nurses and certified lactation consultants offer breastfeeding guidance and consultations. Our consultants are available daily to provide personalized support, ensuring you and your baby have a positive start to breastfeeding.
No matter which unit you’re in within our hospital, we can provide lactation services for both mothers and babies.
Looking for breastfeeding support in a welcoming space? You’re not alone – and you don’t have to figure it out on your own.
MVHS Maternal Child Services invites you to our FREE Breastfeeding Cafés, held twice a month!
- 1st & 3rd Tuesdays
- Noon – 2:30 p.m.
- Faxton Centering Pregnancy Room
- Meet other local moms
- Get expert help from TWO International Board Certified Lactation Consultants
- Enjoy a FREE healthy lunch & beverages
- Enter through Bennett Street (green elevators → Floor M → turn right to Centering Pregnancy Room)
- Reserve your spot: 315-917-7436
- Or join our Facebook group: Breastfeeding Cafe by Mohawk Valley Breastfeeding Network
Come for the support, stay for the community – you deserve it.
Breastfeeding Classes
Maternal Child Services at MVHS offers FREE monthly breastfeeding classes for expectant parents who have chosen or are considering breastfeeding.
The classes, taught by International Board Certified Breastfeeding Consultants (IBCLC), will cover the following:
- Importance of breastfeeding for the optimal well-being of mother and baby
- Natural newborn behavior
- What to expect in the first few days
- Physiology of milk production
- Positioning and latch for optimal comfort
- Finding support after discharge
- Returning to work
- Breastfeeding tools and breast pumps.
Common breastfeeding concerns will be addressed and resource information will be available. Fathers are encouraged to attend!
The group meets on the first Monday of each month from 5 p.m to 7:30 p.m. in the CenteringPregnancy® Room at the Faxton Campus, 1675 Bennett Street, Utica. Please call 315-917-7436 to register.
