Breastfeeding Support

Support You Can Count On

While breastfeeding is natural, it isn't always automatic. Our nursing staff has completed additional training to help you get off to a good start with breastfeeding. If you experience difficulty with breastfeeding, we offer a breastfeeding warm line and a breastfeeding support group for questions and answers.  Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC's) are available to provide education, support, and private consults to pregnant and nursing mothers.

Please contact the Carson Tahoe Lactation Line 775-445-7249 for assistance. Leave a message and an IBCLC will call you back, usually within 24 hours

Breastfeeding Support Group

This is an informal group led by a Lactation Consultant and is meant to provide ongoing support to mothers regarding breastfeeding and mothering. All breastfeeding mothers and babies are welcome to attend.

Carson City

Mondays from 5:30pm - 6:30pm in the Bristlecone Room, at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, 1600 Medical Parkway, Carson City, NV

 Wednesdays from 10am - 11am in the Bristlecone Room, at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, 1600 Medical Parkway, Carson City, NV

Minden

When: Every Friday from 10am - 11am

Where: 2nd Floor Conference Room at Minden Medical Center, 925 Ironwood Dr., Minden, NV

Please sign up for these classes thru Schedulicity. We would love to see all of our new Parents/New Babies at our groups. 

Please note that no group meetings will occur on the following dates:

• February 21 in observance of President's Day
• May 30 in observance of Memorial Day
• July 4 in observance of Independence Day
• September 9 in observance of Labor Day
• November 11 in observance of Veteran's Day
• November 25 in observance of Family Day

Please email [email protected] for more information.

Breastfeeding Support Classes

If you are planning to breastfeed your baby, this course will help you better understand the benefits and will explain what to expect while nursing. The course offers tips on breastfeeding and addresses the most common concerns of women who breastfeed. Sign up for classes here.

Additional Breastfeeding Information

• Getting started with breastfeeding
• Infant Risk Center
• Breastfeeding USA
• LLLUSA.org
• globalhealthmedia.org