Midwives have a vital role in ensuring safe, empowered childbirth experiences.
Read MoreAt Inspira, we understand the importance of breastfeeding to families and the health of their children. We also understand that it isn’t always easy or possible for every woman.
Our Approach to Breastfeeding Assistance
Breastfeeding provides significant health benefits for both mom and baby. Our team provides new moms with breastfeeding education that helps them not only provide optimal nutrition, but also bond with their babies.
Because this is a learning process, we offer classes as well as one-on-one support even before you deliver.
The maternity care team at Inspira’s Medical Centers in Elmer, Vineland and Mullica Hill includes lactation consultants and nurses trained in breastfeeding to add to the support you receive from your obstetrician or midwife.
Additional Breastfeeding Support
Inspira offers a Breastfeeding Support "Warmline," where mothers can call to speak with a lactation consultant for help with breastfeeding issues, questions and problems.
- For patients of Inspira Medical Centers Elmer and Vineland
- For patients of Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill
Breastfeeding Outpatient Visits
In some cases, your best chance for success is to come in for a visit to see our lactation consultants in person. We currently accommodate outpatient appointments for maternity patients.
- Inspira Medical Center Vineland (856) 641-7509
- Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill (856) 508-1288
Weekly Support Groups
Prenatal Support Groups
- Inspira offers both in person and virtual prenatal breastfeeding classes. To register, e-mail PetersonN@ihn.org.
- In person prenatal breastfeeding class is held the first Thursday of every month 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Inspira Medical Center Vineland, Education Classroom #1.
- Virtual prenatal breastfeeding class is held the third Thursday of every month 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 pm.
Postpartum Support Groups
- Baby Talk Tuesday is a weekly postpartum support group for parents who are seeking support with various aspects of parenting including breastfeeding.
- The group is hosted in person every Tuesday from 1-1:30 p.m. at Inspira Fitness Connection in Vineland. To register, e-mail pugliad1@ihn.org.
Our lactation consultants offer personal instruction on breastfeeding techniques and address your questions or concerns. This individual and confidential service is available by phone.
Inspira offers breastfeeding classes to assist with the diagnosis and resolution of common breastfeeding issues.
