Breastfeeding Support
Breastfeeding Support
We emphasize breastfeeding at the Stollmeyer Family Birthing Center, and to help, we offer mothers and families extensive information while also helping moms achieve the confidence and the skills necessary to successfully breastfeed their babies.
Baby-Friendly Hospital
French Hospital Medical Center is a recognized Baby-Friendly® birth facility. This designation, received from Baby-Friendly USA, marks the highest accreditation for birth centers. Baby-Friendly hospitals are recognized worldwide for their superb infant bonding and breastfeeding practices in their birthing units. This program supports mothers and families with information, confidence, and skills to successfully breastfeed their babies.
During your stay in the hospital with your newborn, we promote bonding and breastfeeding with lots of skin-to-skin time, education, and support. Every one of our families is seen daily by a specially trained lactation nurse to ensure a positive breastfeeding experience.
Breastfeeding Warmline
The Breastfeeding Warmline is a free telephone consultation service available at French Hospital Medical Center from a professional lactation consultant. This community resource is available to anyone.
(805) 541-BABY (2229)
Answered daily 9:00am to 4:00pm
The Breastfeeding Center
For private consultation, appointments may be made with experienced staff at the Breastfeeding Center.
Pacific Medical Plaza
1941 Johnson Avenue
Lower Level, Suite LL4
San Luis Obispo
(805) 541-BABY (2229)
The Baby Hour
The Baby Hour is a breastfeeding support group for nursing mothers to meet with a lactation consultant and other nursing mothers. The virtual group meets on Mondays at 10 AM.
To join the virtual group, please contact [email protected].
Call (805) 541-BABY (2229) for more information.
Other Childbirth Classes
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