We are now carrying beautiful twin nursing pillows.  They are a neutral green and velour material.  They are also recommended for plus size moms.  Go to www.mybrestfriend.com to view the other breastfeeding support items from their company.

Stop by the Mother's Milk First Lactation Center at North Central Baptist Hospital to see our new selection of MotherLove products for breastfeeding support, baby and mom creams and oils.  We carry a limited selection of the most popular and difficult to obtain products in the San Antonio area but can order by request.  MotherLove products are certified organic and do contain dairy, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, wheat or gluten.  Visit www.motherlove.com for more product information.

As a Mother Friendly Worksite, we offer a pumping room for our North Central employees located in the Mother's Milk First Lactation Center.  We are open Monday through Friday 9 am to 4 pm, closed for lunch from 12 pm to 1 pm.  Access to the employee pumping room can be granted through hospital security with a hospital ID after hours or on weekends.  We also offer rooms for breastfeeding moms to nurse in if not in use by outpatients.

With the increased number of deliveries at North Central Baptist Hospital in the past year, the Mother's Milk First Lactation Center is pleased to welcome Crystal Gilliard, BS, IBCLC as a full-time Lactation Consultant.  She previously worked for WIC as a Breastfeeding Counselor and Dietician and transferred to us from a pool position at Northeast Baptist Hospital.  We are also adding a new part-time Breastfeeding Counselor, Laura Gruber.  Laura also comes to us from WIC and the Texas Department of Health and Human Services and is planning to take the IBCLE exam this year.  Welcome these new members of our team!

One of the most common concerns new moms have is whether they are making enough milk for their infants.  Most moms are more than capable of producing all that the baby needs.  By monitoring the output and getting frequent weight checks, available in the lactation center at no charge, new parents can be easily reassured that the baby is growing and gaining weight well.  If a problem should be noted, early intervention may solve it very quickly.  Having a certified lactation consultant available to talk to or schedule an appointment helps families reach their breastfeeding goals and ensure a great start.

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The Mother's Milk First Lactation Center has received Certified Nursing Status from Medela and will be promoted on the Medela website at www.medela.com.

We are excited to announce our status as a Certified Nursing Center with Medela.  Visit www.medela.com to read more about the Mother's Milk First Lactation Center's services and Medela products.

North Central Baptist Hospital had a new record number of deliveries in the month of September - 303 to be exact!  The Lactation Center is anticipating growth and has added additional rental pumps as well as pumps for use in the hospital.  We are also getting new styles in the Medela bra line soon.  Please stop in and see our new "additions"!

The 2009 Breastfeeding Challenge was a huge success!  Thank you to the San Antonio Breastfeeding Coalition (SABC)!  There were over 40 breastfeeding families in attendance with 28 moms and 29 babies latched on at 11:00 am.  Please visit the SABC website at www.sabctx.org for more information about this group and their community efforts to support breastfeeding.