Lactation Services and Postpartum Clinic offer
gentle guidance and reassurance for new moms
Lactation Services
 Helping you succeed at breastfeeding, right from the start
Learning how to breastfeed your newborn baby can sometimes be one of the hardest tasks you'll face as a new mom. But there's one helpful trick that can make all the difference: having an experienced, caring nurse to help you and your baby thrive, from the very beginning.
We're proud that 92% of mothers who deliver here with us choose breastfeeding. From help with nursing a premature infant to offering tips on keeping other family members involved, our experienced, board-certified lactation nurses are here to help you successfully breastfeed your baby.
Consultations available at Providence Regional or after you get home
While you're a patient here, your nurse or physician can refer you for a lactation consultation. These consultations can be especially helpful for mothers of infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Sometimes after you get home with your newborn, questions or problems come up. It's good to know that Providence lactation consultants are here to help you seven days a week. Outpatient consultation is on a fee-for-service basis; DSHS and some health plans pay for this service. However, all mothers are assisted regardless of ability to pay.
Postpartum Clinic
So, you’re finally at home settling in with your new baby. Maybe things are going well, just as you expected. Or maybe you have a thousand questions and need some guidance to ease your worries.
The Postpartum Clinic at Providence Regional is here to help both you and your baby thrive. From help with newborn care and caring for yourself to dealing with sleep deprivation and breastfeeding, our registered nurses offer you many years of experience along with a big dose of compassion.
 What we offer you
The Postpartum Clinic is an outpatient service for moms and babies delivered at Providence Regional’s Family Maternity Center.
Before you and your baby leave the hospital, we’ll schedule an appointment for you to come back within 1 to 4 days. Our experienced, specially trained registered nurses are certified lactation consultants with expertise in breastfeeding and common newborn feeding problems.
At your appointment, one of our registered nurses will:
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examine you and your baby to make sure you’re both healing and thriving. If a problem is identified, we'll contact your primary care provider and/or your baby's provider right away.
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give you the opportunity to ask questions that have come up since you took your baby home.
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provide helpful tips for baby care and emotional support for you.
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At Providence Regional, we're committed to helping you learn all you can about being a new mom so that you can make informed healthcare decisions for yourself and your baby.
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