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Pregnancy & Childbirth Services: Breastfeeding
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 BreastfeedingThe Special Deliveries Childbirth Center supports breastfeeding, and has been designated a Baby-Friendly Facility by Baby-Friendly USA, part of UNICEF’S Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative. Hartford Hospital is the 28th Baby-Friendly facility in the U.S. and the first in Connecticut.
As a Baby Friendly hospital we are committed to providing optimal support to help you be successful with breastfeeding your baby.
We offer you:
- Education before and after your baby is born.
- Hands-on support and teaching from maternity nursing staff
- Certified Lactation Consultants through our Lactation Center for additional support
 Lactation CenterOur nursing staff is trained in helping you initiate breastfeeding with your baby. In addition to this excellent care and support, there is a lactation center right on the Maternity Unit with certified lactation consultants available 7 days a week.
For more information or to make an appointment, please call the Lactation Center at (860) 545-2824.
Breast pump rental or purchase is available through the Hartford Hospital Auxiliary Store located in the main lobby. The number is (860) 545-2155.
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For expectant mothers receiving care at Women’s Ambulatory Health Services, there is a program, free of cost, to provide support prenatally, and during and after your hospitalization. For more information, contact our Peer Counseling Program at (860) 545-6195.
Breastfeeding Education
It’s important to learn as much as you can about breastfeeding before your baby’s birth. We provide a variety of resources.
Breastfeeding Websites
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