Breastfeeding Resource Guide

The Women's Center at Presbyterian Breastfeeding Support Services

Certified lactation consultants and lactation specialists are happy to answer your breastfeeding questions either on the phone, or during a scheduled appointment. For answers to your breastfeeding questions call Breastfeeding Support Services at (505) 841-1773. 

Why call a lactation consultant?

You should consider seeing a lactation consultant, either before or after birth, or get breastfeeding help if:

• You feel unsure of how breastfeeding is going at any time
• Your baby does not wake up to nurse, has a very dry mouth, does not look well or has yellow eyes or skin
• You are experiencing sore, cracked, or bleeding nipples
• You are separated from your baby or returning to work
• Your baby is not having 6 or more wet diapers and 4 or more stools every 24 hours
• Your breasts do not feel fuller or heavier by day 5
• Your breasts become engorged and do not soften with feedings
• Your baby does not start to gain weight after your milk comes in
• You have a history of lactation failure with a previous birth
• You have had breast surgery or disease

Classes

Call the Presbyterian Health, Education and Resource Center at (505) 563-6500 for information about Breastfeeding, Infant Massage, or Basic Infant CPR classes.

La Leche League

Call (505) 821-2511 for information about breastfeeding and meetings

Breastfeeding References (available at local bookstores or libraries)

• The Nursing Mother's Companion by Kathleen Huggins
• The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, La Leche League
• Nursing Your Baby by Karen Pryor
• The Baby Book by William and Martha Sears
• Breastfeeding.com

Breastfeeding Supplies Available at these Albuquerque, New Mexico, Locations:

• Babies "R" Us, 45 Hotel Circle, (505) 292-9909
• Breastfeeding Resources, (505) 293-5215
• Baby Furniture and Accessories, 6505 Menaul, NE, (505) 881-8083

Breast Pump Rentals:

• Babies "R" Us, 45 Hotel Circle, (505) 292-9909
• Breastfeeding Resources, (505) 293-5215 -- Daily and monthly rental rates. No deposit required.