Breastfeeding Support

Research shows that breastfeeding is best for your baby for long-term good health and for bonding. Our lactation team can help you get started with breastfeeding to ensure good nutrition for your baby.

East Alabama Health has specially trained nurses on staff who are Board Certified (IBCLC) Lactation consultants and RNs who are certified in Lactation Support. Even after you go home, the Lactation Center staff is available through the lactation support service, which includes inpatient consults, outpatient follow-ups, breastfeeding education class, a breastfeeding support group and a retail expertise to help you choose the products best suited for you and your new baby.

The Lactation Team has so many tips and tricks to make breastfeeding easier on both you and your baby. Studies show many advantages to breastfeeding, both to the mother and the baby. In fact, it is the ideal method of feeding and nurturing infants according to the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine. While breastfeeding is natural, it is not always easy at the start. For more information, call 334-528-3709 and ask to speak with a lactation consultant.

Breastfeeding FAQs

We’ve tried to include the most commonly asked questions – and the answers – in this document. Feel free to call us at (334) 528-3709 if you have any additional questions.

Breastfeeding Preparation Class

This class teaches the basics of breastfeeding a baby and is designed for expectant mothers who are interested in learning more about breastfeeding. Class includes information about techniques and methods, storing milk, and helpful hints for working mothers.

Breastfeeding Preparation Class - Virtual

Breastfeeding Class PowerPoint Slides

Breastfeeding Support Group

The breastfeeding support group provides a comfortable place for breastfeeding mothers to share ideas as well as seek emotional support. An infant weight scale is available at each session for mothers who wish to track their baby’s weight gain. This group meets every Thursday from 12 - 2 p.m. on the third floor of East Alabama Medical Center in the Maternal Child Education Room. There is no registration required for this support group, and you are welcome to stop in at any time during the 12 - 2 p.m. session.

If you have any questions, need any additional breastfeeding support, or would like to schedule a one-on-one lactation consultation, please reach out to one of our lactation consultants.

Angela Hamby, BSN, RN, IBCLC
Cell: 334-332-1833 (call or text)

Cheryl Adams, BSN, RN, IBCLC
Cell: 334-707-2409 (call or text)