Baby Bump/ Family Health/ Lexington Family

Breastfeeding Resources

At Your Hospital:

All area birthing hospitals provide the following. Call them for details.

  • Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes
  • Lactation Consultant help during your hospital stay
  • Lactation Clinic to return to after you’ve gone home

On-Line:

  • La Leche League International:
    www.llli.org
  • American Academy of Pediatrics breastfeeding information: www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/breastfeeding/Pages/default.aspx
  • www.kellymom.com
  • http://womenshealth.gov/itsonlynatural
  • www.dol.gov/whd/nursingmothers

Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes:

There are several local providers in addition to birthing hospitals:

  • Baby Moon: www.babymoonlex.com or 859-550-3395
  • Lactation Care With Elizabeth: www.lactationcarewithelizabeth.com or 859-351-1032
  • Clark Co. Health Dept.: (859) 744-4482

Mother-to-Mother support

  • La Leche League, find a leader in Lexington, Richmond or Berea: www.lllofkytn.org/find-a-leader
  • Mindful Moms of the Bluegrass (FB Group): www.facebook.com/groups/mindfulmomslexingtonky

There are also many smart phone apps for tracking breastfeeding, pumping, naps and diaper changes. Search at your app store for options. Compiled by Doraine Bailey, MA, IBCLC.