Breastfeeding Resource Guide

The Women's Center at Presbyterian Lactation Institute 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 the Lactation Institute at (505) 841-1773. Clinic services are free to Presbyterian patients, but charges will apply for supplies.

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 Prenatal Education Department at (505) 563-6501 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:

• The Women's Center at Presbyterian Lactation Institute, (505) 841-1773
• Growing Life, 11501 Menaul, NE, Suite C, (505) 323-2133, www.growinglife.com
• Babies "R" Us, 45 Hotel Circle, (505) 292-9909
• Breastfeeding Resources, (505) 293-5215
• Wild Oats Market; call (505) 823-1933 for a location near you
• Baby Furniture and Accessories, 6505 Menaul, NE, (505) 881-8083

Breast Pump Rentals:

• The Women's Center at Presbyterian Lactation Institute, (505) 841-1773
• Breastfeeding Resources, (505) 293-5215 -- Daily and monthly rental rates. No deposit required.
• Growing Life, 11501 Menaul NE, Suite C, (505) 323-2133 -- Medela pumps, parts, rentals and sales