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Breastfeeding Education
At Geisinger, we promote and encourage breastfeeding. All our breastfeeding babies are allowed to nurse within one half hour after birth, encouraging natural newborn instincts.
Mother’s milk contains just the right amount of calories, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals to support your baby’s growth and development. It contains antibodies that protect your infant from ear infections and promotes strong bones, among other benefits.
Lactation Consultant
Geisinger is staffed with a full-time lactation consultant to help new mothers (and fathers) learn about breastfeeding. This education includes round the clock telephone support for nursing moms in the days after leaving the hospital.
click to read about a day in the life of our Lactation Consultant.
Lactation Guidelines
Geisinger’s breastfeeding education program has earned recognition as a Model Hospital for Breastfeeding Policies by the Pennsylvania Breastfeeding Coalition. We follow the World Health Organization (WHO)/Unicef guidelines to promote and support the benefits of breastfeeding to our new mothers.
