NMHC Lactation Services
Lactation Services
At Northern Montana Health Care, we understand that breastfeeding is a deeply personal and sometimes challenging experience. That’s why we’re proud to offer expert support through our Certified Lactation Counselors - available to patients in both the clinic and hospital settings.
Our goal is simple: to help you and your baby thrive through personalized guidance, compassionate care, and practical support. Whether you're a first-time parent, a returning mother seeking extra assistance, or navigating a unique breastfeeding experience, our team is here to help.
Breastfeeding offers many health benefits for both babies and mothers, but it doesn’t always come easily. Access to professional lactation support can reduce stress, prevent common issues, and increase breastfeeding success rates. By working with a Certified Lactation Counselor, you’re not only giving your baby the best start possible, you’re also investing in your own well-being as a new parent.
What is a Lactation Counselor?
Certified Lactation Counselors (CLCs) are trained professionals who specialize in breastfeeding and lactation support. They work closely with new and experienced mothers to solve feeding challenges, answer questions, and offer reassurance throughout the breastfeeding journey.
Our Certified Lactation Counselors can help you:
- Build or maintain your milk supply
- Identify baby hunger cues and establish feeding patterns
- Achieve and maintain a proper latch
- Find comfortable and effective breastfeeding positions
- Manage sore or cracked nipples and breast engorgement
- Learn how to use and clean breast pumps
- Navigate feeding with multiples or premature infants
- Counsel on weaning
Why Lactation Support Matters
Breastfeeding offers many health benefits for both babies and mothers, but it doesn’t always come easily. Access to professional lactation support can reduce stress, prevent common issues, and increase breastfeeding success rates. By working with a Certified Lactation Counselor, you’re not only giving your baby the best start possible - you’re also investing in your own well-being as a new parent.
Contact Us
If you would like to schedule a consultation with one of our Certified Lactation Counselors at (406) 262-1592.