The Breastfeeding Medicine Program at the Women’s Medicine Collaborative offers a unique combination of medical and lactation support for breastfeeding mothers.
Breastfeeding is one of the healthiest choices a new mother can make for herself and her child. Many moms experience challenges with breastfeeding along the way. We are here to help make breastfeeding easier and to empower moms to achieve their personal breastfeeding goals.
The Breastfeeding Medicine Program offers comprehensive, individualized treatment for women who are experiencing complicated breastfeeding issues. Our team collaborates with pediatric providers and lactation consultants within the region to provide coordinated breastfeeding support.
Our Services
We provide support for breastfeeding issues such as:
- Prenatal and postpartum consultations, including counseling on maternal medications and medical conditions that may impact lactation
- Evaluation of latch and milk intake
- Help with increasing milk supply
- Management of breast refusal or nipple confusion
- Evaluation of nipple and breast pain
- Infections
- Tandem feeding
- Weaning
- Returning to work/school
As part of the Women’s Medicine Collaborative, patients in the Breastfeeding Medicine Program receive the support and care of a multidisciplinary team of experts. Our program features two locations and gives patients convenient access to the full array of programs, resources and services that comprise the collaborative.
We recognize that not all problems related to breastfeeding require the assistance of a physician. Our mission in the Breastfeeding Medicine Program is to support the individual mother in her breastfeeding experience. We promote the general and individualized breastfeeding support that can be obtained through local
hospital maternity services; La Leche League International; Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) programs; as well as other community agencies and private lactation consultant services.
For more
information or to schedule an appointment, please contact one of our locations.
Women’s
Medicine Collaborative
146 West River St.
Providence, RI 02904
401-793-7410
Ob-Gyn
Associates – A Lifespan Physician Group Practice
1 Randall Square
Suite 205
Providence, RI 02904
401-606-3000