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Hallmark Health has announced the opening of the first Baby Café center in the United States. Located in the Hope Alliance Church at 84 Green Street in Melrose, the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital Baby Café is a free service available to all pregnant and breastfeeding mothers who are interested in the health and wellness benefits of breastfeeding. Click here to find out more about The Baby Café
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Breastfeeding is a natural way for you to nourish your baby. Melrose-Wakefield Hospital has been a long-time supporter of breastfeeding mothers. To help make nursing successful, we offer expert lactation care, services, and supplies to support and encourage patients in the early days after birth. Our program is provided by certified lactation consultants - highly specialized health care providers - who offer individualized consultation to assess you and your baby's feeding style and assist with education and problem-solving.
We celebrate the birth of a new child and are proud to offer a variety of services and support to help mother and baby:
- Prenatal nursing classes
- Postnatal educational literature
- Postnatal hospital visits and telephone support
- Home visit referrals
- Breastfeeding mother's support groups
- Join us at the first USA Baby Cafe. This drop-in support group meets every Friday from 10am- 12pm and every Wednesday from 6-8pm at The Hope Alliance Church, 84 Green Street, Melrose MA. We offer support and assistance from professionals and other moms-all in a relaxed environment with coffee, tea, and snacks. Call 781-979-MILK for further information.
- Rental of hospital-grade electric breast pumps, which includes a complimentary 20-minute session with the lactation consultant.
- Purchase of personal breast pumps and accessories, breast care products, and postpartum products, which includes complimentary bra fittings.
For more information on our services, call (781) 979-MILK (6455) or click here to view our product price list.
A mother's milk is the best nutrition for a baby. Human milk has special benefits that are not found in infant formulas and protects babies from certain diseases and infections. The protective elements in a mother's milk will likely reduce the possibility of:
- Ear infections
- Allergies
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Pneumonia
- Meningitis
Research also suggests that breastfeeding may help protect against Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Breastmilk is also easier for baby to digest, requires no preparation, costs nothing, and provides physical contact, warmth, and closeness, which help create a special bond between mother and baby.
Nursing is also good for mothers by reducing the risks of ovarian cancer and premenopausal breast cancer, and building bone strength to protect against osteoporosis. Breastfeeding also burns more calories, helps a new mom get back to prepregnancy weight, and helps the uterus return to its regular size more quickly.
While breastfeeding is natural and ideal for both mother and baby, sometimes circumstances arise where we need some guidance and support, or simply reassurance that breastfeeding is going well. We are available for telephone support or welcome you to schedule an appointment with us at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital by calling (781) 979-MILK (6455). Contact us if you experience:
- nipple or breast pain
- latch on difficulties
- flat or inverted nipples
- low milk supply
- slow weight gain
- crying or colicky baby
We also provide services for unique circumstances such as:
- breastfeeding a premature baby
- breastfeeding twins and triplets
- relactation and adoptive breastfeeding
- breastfeeding and return to employment outside the home
- pumping and storing breastmilk
- special needs baby, e.g. Down Syndrome, cleft lip and/or palate
For more information or an appointment, call the Breastfeeding Support Center, Melrose-Wakefield campus, at (781) 979-MILK (6455).
Melrose-Wakefield Hospital
585 Lebanon Street
Melrose, MA 02176
(781) 979-MILK (6455)
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