Lactation Consultant Services
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Staffed by certified lactation consultants.
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Available to all breastfeeding moms in the tri-state area.
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Private assistance with common problems and special situations.
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Free telephone assistance at 563-589-8553,
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m - 4:30 p.m.
Natural Milk Network
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Ongoing support for breast-feeding moms, babies and families.
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Common concerns & interests, back-to-work issues.
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Group problem-solving and individual assistance as needed.
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Drop in with baby, attend as often as needed.
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Facilitated by certified lactation consultants and breastfeeding educators.
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Held every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday of the month, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
View the Community Calendar for upcoming dates.
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Breastfeeding Supplies
A variety of breast pumps and supplies are available in the Mercy Home Care Store. Pumps are available to rent or buy for short- or long-term breastfeeding. For information, call 563-589-8282, email dqhme@mercyhealth.com or visit our home care store located inside the visitor lobby at Mercy.
Milk Collection Depot
Through a collaboration with the University of Iowa Health Care, the birth center at Mercy - Dubuque has opened the Milk Collection Depot, where nursing mothers can safely donate their extra breast milk to help babies across Iowa thrive. Nursing mothers who wish to donate are thoroughly screened before milk is accepted.
For more information, contact Mercy Birth Center's lactation consultants at 563-589-8553.
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